Brief overview of the lessons for the Maths and science Digital Classroom project.

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Spaceship Earth
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RUN Maths and Science Digital Classroom Project
August, 14-15 - 2014
Southern Cross University Campus
Gold Coast
Professor Mike Keppell
Executive Director
Australian Digital Futures Institute
Director, Digital Futures - CRN

2. Adventures
with
Astronomy…
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3. Overview
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n Approach
n Modules
n Alignment
n Structure
n Digital classroom
n Video
n Evaluation
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4. Approach
nEngagement with schools
nBringing students to the Springfield
and Toowoomba campuses
nCompleting modules 1-3 face-to-
face
nCompleting 1 module through web-
conferencing
nFilming astronomers
nPlacing resources in the Digital
Classroom
nCSIRO expert
nProviding access to four high schools
4

5. Modules
n A universe of galaxies
n The sun and other stars
n The solar system
planets
n The space from earth
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6. Alignment with Curriculum
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7. Structure of Modules 1, 2, 3
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nWhy I became an astronomer (Belinda) – 1 min video
n Pre-activity
n Video 1: 10 – 15 min video
n Video 2: 10 – 15 min video
n Questions – 5 to 8 questions – video
n Post activity
n Chat to an astronomer - Chat/Synchronous | Forum/
Asynchronous
n Why do you like working with students? (Belinda) – 1 min video
n What are the three skills an astronomer needs? (Belinda) – 1
min
n Powerpoint slides | Belinda’s website| Belinda’s twitter

8. Structure of Module 4
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nHow we observe – Observatories
and telescopes
n Photos of Mt Kent - local
observatory
nClose ups of Space
nQuestions
nAfter completing this lesson,
brainstorm and prioritise 3-5
close-ups that your class would
like to see. We will photograph
and place in the Digital Classroom
for access by your class.
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