STEAM @ Rosny College

Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics

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What is STEAM

The end results are students who take thoughtful risks, engage in experiential learning, persist in

problem-solving, embrace collaboration, and work through the creative process. These are the

innovators, educators, leaders, and learners of the 21st century!

http://educationcloset.com/steam/what-is-steam/

Why STEAM?

McCrindle Research

Foundation for Young Australians – Jan Owen

The New Basics, April 2016

An analysis of 4.3 million job ads revealed that since 2012 the demand for digital skills has increased by more than 200%, critical thinking by more than 150%, and creativity by more than 60% and presentation skills by 25%.

Mitchell Report – Preparing Young people for the future of work

Engineers Australia released its latest Engineering Vacancies Report last week, which showed that in the first six months of 2017, Tasmania has seen an increase of 22.1 per cent of engineering job vacancies.

Home beckons for engineers who have left

Our future students

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnwqDR8xNw4

STEAM Drivers

Current student skills and interests at Rosny

Mitch and Zane

Rose Bay High School Offerings

Technologies area looking for innovation

Robyn and Deb discussions

We know what Launceston College are doing

Not just STEM but STEAM

Ex Student Sharni Cox

University Degrees – in STEAM areas

Future of work = Cognitive, Non-Routine

Staff interest and capacity to design and create

UTAS STEM – The Mercury July 19

https://goo.gl/JQ9zUM

“….momentum builds for a

$400 million STEM centre in

the CBD as the centrepiece

of a Hobart City Deal with

the Federal Government”

Rose Bay Context

Launceston College – STEAM NGN

Vocational Pathways

Digital Enterprise - Computing 2

Small number of students accessing the STEAM NGN for other courses

Access at break times and free lines – Attendance must be 84% or above

Mike visit with Tim, Tim and Eric

Anthony and Charlie visit last week

Launceston College – STEAM NGN

Launceston College – STEAM NGN

Launceston College – STEAM NGN

Launceston College – STEAM NGN

Launceston College – STEAM NGN

What do we need to make it happen

A Space

Mode of delivery (curriculum)

Students

Staff and Staff expertise

Collaboration (incl a Guiding Coalition)

Professional Learning

Partnerships

Tech Support

Financial Support

Equipment

Marketing and Advertising

The Space

STEAM Flyers

Partnerships

University of Tasmania

Brian Yates – 4th Year student mentors

Peter Carr – Tech Analyst

Brady As Builts – Local Draftsman

Tas Networks

Projects and involvement with 12 Graduates

Dronefest – Happening in March

Domin8 Designs

Ex Students

Alex O’Brien

Izaak Bishop

Sharni Cox

Support

Eugene and IT Support

James Riggall

http://www.bitlink.com.au/bios/james

http://www.utas.edu.au/hitlab

Peter Carr

Global connections

On the right path for the future

STEAM @ Rosny – 4 Access Points

1. Student Directed Inquiry – Line 4 or 5

2. STEAM – Level 2 Course

1. TASC Curriculum to suit yet to be determined

1. Project Implementation

2. Computer Applications

3. Essential Skills ICT

3. Specific class access (Arts, Design and Production etc)

4. Individual students on Free lines or break times

The Rosny STEAM Cell?

Next Steps – How can you contribute?

Student Numbers

Marketing

Staffing

Level access

Business partnerships – Mona and UTAS Arts

Linking to Strategic Plan

What do we want in the space?

Funding