ASI Education SIG Winter Workshop

Date

Time

12 - 1pm AEST

Venue

Online Interactive Workshop via Zoom

Speakers

Dr Ken Dutton-Register
from Excite Science

Dr Ken Dutton-Regester is an active cancer researcher of 12+ years who completed his PhD at QUT/QIMRB and a postdoc at the Broad Institute of Harvard MIT. Ken is a highly recognized and awarded science communicator and keynote speaker, using a variety of communication platforms to explain complex science to diverse audiences. In 2019, Ken founded Excite Science, a creative studio using immersive products that engage hard-to-reach audiences. From cancer-themed escape rooms to virtual reality, Excite Science creates memorable experiences that seamlessly integrate into an organizations' outreach, education and fundraising efforts. 

Free for ASI Education SIG members, this event is hosted by ASI and the Education Special Interest Group.

Price

Description

Following the ASI Education SIG Educational Seminar, we are hosting an interactive workshop exclusive to ASI Education SIG members.

If you are interested in this workshop but are not a current Education SIG member, please log in to your ASI member profile and simply select ‘Education’ as your Special Interest to join the Education SIG.

Interactive Workshop: 12pm to 1pm

• Method and Process for designing a science-themed puzzle
• Guided breakout groups to brainstorm and design puzzles on a scientific concept
• Strategies for applying concepts in a digital setting using basic software tools
• Workshop participants will gain a better understanding of how to apply ‘game thinking’ and ‘interactivity’ to complex science, and have a clearer understanding of how to use this in their digital or physical lessons 

Resources will be provided to all participants.

Please click here to register for the seminar prior to this workshop, if you haven't already. 

Register before July 16 2021

There are 2 parts to this ASI Education SIG Winter Event which have separate registrations:

• Seminar: Open to all ASI members
• Interactive Workshop (this registration page): Open to ASI Education SIG members

How to register

Please ensure you are a member of the ASI Education Special Interest Group before registering. If you are not, please join now by logging in to your ASI member profile and simply select ‘Education’ as your Special Interest to join the Education SIG.

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