June 18, 2012
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Exploring our most recent STEM Central context on Bioengineering which includes a learning journey on Brain Computer Interfacing? In this 2011 TED talk, Todd Kuiken talks about advances in a prosthetic arm that “feels”. Does brain computer interfacing raise the possibility of a … Continue reading
June 12, 2012
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Many thanks to our Engineering the Future colleagues for highlighting this link which could be used to enrich learning around the STEM Central electric transport context. In Meet the Inventor of the World’s Fastest Electric Motorcycle Michael Czysz talks about … Continue reading
June 12, 2012
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Wednesday 13 June 10:00 – 10:45 http://glo.li/MsbNg9 Join us again this year for a fantastic opportunity to explore space travel and meet three NASA guests all in one day. Find out about what they’ve done, ask your own questions, take … Continue reading
June 11, 2012
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Education Scotland were in North Ayrshire last week, working with practitioners. Over a series of five sessions, we had the chance to meet with, and hear from, practitioners from every school in the local authority, looking at building capacity, professional … Continue reading
June 11, 2012
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Last week I was discussing with practitioners using the STEM Central Bioengineering context, and this free Super Legs Concept Cartoon provides a nice link between bioengineering and the Olympics. Learners could consider the experience of athlete Oscar Pistorius, or that … Continue reading
June 9, 2012
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If the X-ray machine is a 20th Century icon, is this high tech surgical “ipad” an icon for the 21st century? This touchscreen “operating table”, the brainchild of Jack Choi of Anamotage, is in use in a UK hospital where … Continue reading
June 8, 2012
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Earlier this year, I was blogging about the amazing breakthrough in brain computer interfacing, reported widely in the press, which links to published Bioengineering context on STEM Central. Turns out those clever folks at The Daily What read my mind … Continue reading
June 8, 2012
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If you haven’t tapped into the amazing, free resource that is the STEMNET network of STEM Ambassadors, why not make a plan to explore using the STEM Ambassador scheme with STEM Central to support, enhance and enrich teaching and learning in sciences, … Continue reading
June 8, 2012
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With announcements like those below indicating the health of Scotland’s renewables future, what better time to explore the contexts in STEM Central for use with learners? This Interactive Map of Renewable and Alternative Energy projects in the UK would make … Continue reading
June 8, 2012
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We are progressing the development of our new context on STEM Central “Sound”. Early years and first level learning journeys will be published within the next few weeks. Something to think about in preparation: what distinguishes music from noise? Why not … Continue reading
