Welcome to my Educational Adventures!
Bienvenue dans mes aventures éducatives!
Here you will find information about some of the work and research I have or am currently involved in. My current research revolves around formal/informal science education, participant-based mobile learning and curriculum theory. More specifically, I am interested in the theory and practice of a critically empowering science and environmental education for students and future teachers. In addition to my professional CV, you can learn about the various research and service projects I am currently working on. I also maintain a blog on science education and the world. Here you can also find links to other individuals and organizations that share my research interests. Education is an adventure! Let's see what we can do together. You can reach me at: [email protected].
This educational site and my work gratefully acknowledges the traditional territory of the Snuneymuxw First Nation where I live and work today.
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STEM Education
to the next power! 
Interested in getting involved?
(STEM)2 is looking for, volunteers educators, and STEM experts who are interested in helping develop the podcast series. For more information, contact (STEM)2 via email at: [email protected] |
Series 7 Episode 1: STEM Education at Risks in the United States and Beyond - In the first episode we explore how the decision to shutter the US Department of Education in the United States will likely negatively impact STEM education at both the state and international levels. Starting with a historical discussion of federal involvement in STEM education since the landmark 1983 A Nation At Risk Report, this episode explores the likely risks and negative impacts to STEM education as it relates to curriculum standards, educational funding, professional development, and supporting STEM education for at risk and underserved schools and communities both in the United States and internationally. The news link below on how the US Department of Education is beginning to transfer programs to the Departments of Labour and Heath. (S7E1)
Series 7 Episode 2: STEM Education Opportunities in the United States and Beyond - In the second episode we explore how historical failures in STEM education including closing the US Department of Education in the United States as a model includes opportunities to re-imagine STEM education both in the United States and beyond. Like the first episode, we look at the history of public schools and how they were historically expanded due to technological, industrial and economic advancements during the industrial revolution and cold war eras. It is likely that technological innovation, combined with an increasingly complex international economic systems will push countries like the United States and Canada are STEAM to be in educational alignment with many European and Asian nations where post secondary education becomes universal as well expanding the older K-12 model here in North American into K-14 or K-16 educational systems that also include STEM and tech re-training opportunities for every economic sector and class of workers. The news links below explore some of the diverse support for STEM and STEAM programs around the world. (S7E2)
Series 7 Episode 3: Understanding the Environmental & Labour Costs of AI in STEM Education - In the third episode we explore how the environmental and labour impacts of new AI technologies may be impacting educational systems. Like earlier episodes in this series, we start by exploring how transformational technologies such as refrigeration and lead fuel cars and trucks may have benefitted society but also carried huge environmental issues as it relates to CFCs degrading the Earth’s ozone layer and the public health impacts of leaded gasoline which were generally mitigated through public policy and further technological innovation. In education, the benefits of AI can be significant as it relates to STEM lesson planning, teaching, and helping students with foundational skills development. However, like earlier technologies, it is important for STEM educators to understand current environmental impacts of AL tech/data centres on electrical grids and their heavy reliance on fresh water. This episode also looks at whether or not AI systems should have a labour tax as these technologies will likely impact and/or displace workers including teachers and/or paraprofessionals. The news link below on AI’s impact on the environment and a possible need to implement a labour tax on AI for job re-training and other societal benefits. (S7E3)
Series 7 Episode 4: The Unsung Heroes of Science Education - Elementary School Teachers - In the fourth episode we focus on the unsung heroes of science education - elementary school teachers! As academic generalists, elementary school teachers bring a lot to the table when it comes to teaching and learning in STEM. Educational strengths including their understanding of cross-curricular learning, cognitive development/understanding of children’s science ideas, and deep knowledge of student diversities & how to adapt lessons for diverse learners. We also discuss the most common challenges for elementary school teachers including the lack of professional development opportunities, building educator science knowledge in a post-truth/Bot-AI-infused world, and increased need for real world observations and experimentation by children. The news links below include articles on the importance of nature based learning how how STEM teachers are using 3D printing to improve the lives of their students. (S7E4)
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