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A lab in Ghent where children, teachers & adults ages 5 to 99 can experiment with a variety of STEAM-tools.We organise hands-on workshops:- INSIDE OF SCHOOL HOURS FOR CLASS GROUPS (AGES 5 -18)- FOR TEACHERS- OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL HOURS FOR EVERYONE

A FUTURE FOR OUR YOUTH WITH XXIST CENTURY SKILLS

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-> Science -> Technology -> Engineering-> Arts -> Maths

STEAM?

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WHAT DOES STEAM TRULY MEAN? “Science & technology interpreted through engineering & arts, all based in Mathematical elements.”

- Georgette Yakman

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DIFFERENT ASPECTS OF STEAM EDUCATION => project-based learning => playful and creative learning => the role of technology => the role of the teacher

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PROJECT-BASED LEARNING? => promoting links among subject => transversal themes => adaptable to different types of learners, learning situations & societal issues => ACTIVE HANDS-ON LEARNING: design, problemsolving & decision making

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PLAYFUL AND CREATIVE LEARNING? => Creativity & innovation have strong links with knowlegde & learning => Creativity an essential skill because it leads to knowledge creation & the construction of personal meaning (Ferrari, Cachia & Puni) => Combining learning and fun results in creative thinking techniques

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THE ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY? => ICT, making tools & multimedia can enhace learning experiences but are not necessary => technology is meant to facilitate learning => will only work when it suits the age & proficiency level of the pupils

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THE ROLE OF THE TEACHER? => implementation of 21st century skills can only work when teachers are willing to rethink their beliefs about learning and teaching => teachers should be supported with educational tools to be able to implement

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WHEN DO WE START? => STEAM related carreer? Children decide before the age of 14, based on early experiences!! (Tytler)

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WHY WITHIN SCHOOL HOURS?

=> to reach every child! => workshops are linked to the different curricula with lesson plans=> to inspire both children & teachers

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- programming- electricity- robotics- natural sciences- 3D - game making - ...

THEMES

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- Inside of school hours : ± 13 000 children- Outside of school hours : ± 3 000 children (+ fairs)- Teacher trainings : ± 3 000 teachers - Partners in tools: ± 70!

NUMBERS - ° MAY 2014

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A REGULAR DAY @Fyxxi

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FYXXI VISITING MINORITY GROUPS

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FYXXI TRAINING & INSPIRING TEACHERS

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WHY OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL HOURS?

=> to develop & test new workshops so we can implement them within school hours => to get inspired by the children=> children were too enthousiastic & there was no offer

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WHY FOCUS ON ENGINEERING & MAKING?

“What I hear, I forget. What I see, I remember. What I do, I understand.” - Confucius

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JOHN DEWEY

°1896 Laboratory school

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ANNO 2016?

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JOHN DEWEY

=> learning through hands-on experience! => society will only work when people can make their own society

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WHY FOCUS ON ENGINEERING & MAKING? => making is using the world of information to create something in the physical world=> if you create something that wasn’t there before, you are making! => making teaches you how to fail better

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WHY FOCUS ON ENGINEERING & MAKING? “Success is nothing but failing without knowing your enthusiasm!”

- Albert Einstein

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