The STEM Experiential Learning Journey (the STEM Journey) has been developed by the AustSTEM Foundation as a whole-of-school programme introducing real world data and technology to subjects across the curriculum from Stage 3 onwards.
By taking the STEM Journey, teachers and their students will develop the practical skills to assess and draw conclusions based on real-world data and evidence and be able to apply those skills in novel situations.
STEM Journey Programme
Schools can purchase a complete STEM Journey Programme package from AustSTEM targeted at Stage 3 primary school and Stage 4 secondary school teachers who may be unfamiliar with technology or STEM teaching; lack confidence in coding; or may not have experienced technology simple and useful enough to enhance subjects across the curriculum.
It is supported by a Kookaberry Class Kit and, most importantly, two 5-hour professional learning and teacher accreditation courses.
Kookaberry Class Kit
Schools purchasing the STEM Journey Programme will be provided with a Class Kit comprising 15 Kookaberries, accessories and sets of peripherals.
Basic Professional Learning & Accreditation
Schools purchasing the STEM Journey Programme are encouraged to have their teachers learn the basics of the Kookaberry and its support systems BEFORE introducing it into their classrooms.
AustSTEM is developing a scalable on-line accreditation course which will deliver at least 5 hours of self-paced blended professional learning in three Modules to individual teachers participating in the STEM Journey Programme.
Module 1: Exploring the Kookaberry Ecosystem
Module 2: Peripherals, apps, and learning plans
Module 3: Preparing for the classroom
The course will familiarise teachers with the operation of the Kookaberry; its apps and website features; and will guide them through its use in a sample lesson plan. In its final on-line version, it will include at least 1 hour of on-line mentoring and support.
Until this course is fully developed and proven in practice, it will be delivered face-to-face or via Zoom.
Teachers nominated by their leadership team for accreditation will be provided with training kits comprising two Kookaberries and a range of peripherals. The training kits will be sourced from a school’s Class Kit.
Advanced Professional Learning
It is recommended that teachers familiar with STEM experiential and project based learning and traditional technology tools such as the Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and the micro:bit, undertake at least two hours of advanced Kookaberry-targeted professional learning before using them in their classrooms
This will serve to
acquaint them with the differences between the Kookaberry and other platforms
get the most from the Kookaberry ecosystem;
learn about current and future extensions, and
integration with other systems, platforms, peripherals, and tools
STEM Journey Delivery and Support Roadmap
Support along the STEM Journey
This Kookaberry website will be continually updated and augmented though the addition of Apps and Lesson plans submitted both by AustSTEM and third parties.
Additional online tutorials covering coding and other advanced features will be added as they are developed.
The STEM Experience Learning Journey (STEM Journey) ni mpango wa elimu ya msingi wa shule ya Auststem, ambao unatoa mafunzo ya msingi kwa wanafunzi wa shule ya msingi. Kwa kuchukua safari ya STEM, walimu na wanafunzi wao wataendeleza ujuzi wa vitendo wa kutathmini na kutoa hitimisho kulingana na data na ushahidi wa ulimwengu halisi na kuwa na uwezo wa kutumia ujuzi huo katika hali mpya. Shule zinaweza kununua kifurushi kamili cha programu ya safari ya STEM kutoka AustSTEAM, iliyoelekezwa kwa walimu wa shule ya msingi ya hatua ya 3 na shule ya sekondari ya hatua ya 4 ambao wanaweza kuwa hawajui teknolojia au ufundishaji wa STEM; hawana ujasiri katika programu; au wanaweza kuwa hawajawahi uzoefu teknolojia rahisi na muhimu ya kutosha kuboresha masomo katika mtaala. Kookaburi Class Kit ni kitengo cha mafunzo ya kitaaluma na mafunzo ya uhitimu wa walimu. Shule zinazonunua programu ya safari ya STEM zitapewa Kit ya darasa inayojumuisha 15 Kookaberi, vifaa na seti za vifaa. Shule zinazonunua Programu ya Safari ya STEM zinahimizwa kuwa na walimu wao kujifunza misingi ya Kookaberry na mifumo yake ya msaada kabla ya kuanzisha katika madarasa yao. Mtaalamu wa STEM anaendelea kuendeleza kozi ya kibali cha mtandaoni ambayo itatoa angalau masaa 5 ya kujifunza kitaaluma iliyochanganywa katika Moduli tatu kwa walimu binafsi wanaoshiriki katika Programu ya Safari ya STEM. Moduli ya kwanza: Kuchunguza Kookaburi Ecosystem Moduli ya pili: Vifaa vya nje, programu, na mipango ya kujifunza Moduli ya tatu: Kuandaa kwa darasa Mtaala huu utawajulisha walimu juu ya utendaji wa Kookaburi, programu zake na vipengele vya wavuti, na utawaongoza kupitia matumizi yake katika mpango wa masomo wa mfano. Katika toleo lake la mwisho la mtandaoni, itajumuisha angalau saa moja ya ushauri wa mtandaoni na msaada. Mpaka kozi hii imeboreshwa kikamilifu na kuthibitishwa katika mazoezi, itatolewa uso kwa uso au kupitia Zoom. Walimu walioteuliwa na timu yao ya uongozi kwa ajili ya kibali watapewa vifurushi vya mafunzo vinavyojumuisha Kookaberries mbili na safu ya vifaa vya nje. Vifaa vya mafunzo vitapatikana kutoka kwa Kit cha Darasa la shule. Wanafunzi wanaohusika na mafunzo ya STEM (kujifunza kwa uzoefu na mradi) na zana za kiteknolojia za jadi kama vile Raspberry Pi, Arduino, na MicroBit, wanapaswa kufanya angalau masaa mawili ya mafunzo ya kitaaluma ya Kookaburra kabla ya kuzitumia katika madarasa yao, na kuwahudumia kugundua tofauti kati ya Kookaburra na majukwaa mengine, kujifunza juu ya upanuzi wa sasa na wa baadaye, na kuunganisha na mifumo mingine, ingawa, vifaa, na vifaa vya mbali, na pia msaada wa safari ya STEM. Mafunzo ya ziada ya mtandaoni yanayofunika coding na vipengele vingine vya juu yataongezwa wakati vinatengenezwa.