19 September, 2017
Roles reversed for local teachers when they became students at Scitech's recent Professional Learning workshop this month.
Held on September 6, Tech Play For Teachers offered expert advice and interactive activities on how to successfully use robotics and technologh in the classroom.
The evening - which attracted educators from both primary and secondary schools - allowed attendees to wander through the hands-on activities, listen to talks from Scitech tech experts and observe peer presentations.
Scitech Professional Learning Consultant Megan Pusey said teacher workshops were an engaging and social way for teachers to broaden their skills.
"The Tech Play For Teachers workshop helped teachers understand how to integrate technology into everyday classwork, which in turn will enrich the STEM learning experience for WA students," Mrs Pusey said.
"Our experts are excellent at breaking down the intricate details of technology to ensure it is easy to understand and teach.
"This event took a close look at how super interesting technology such as virtual reality and DIY holograms work, and also explained how to overcome common troubleshooting issues."
This installment of Tech Play For Teachers looked at Ozobots, Dash and Dot robots, Drones, Minecraft and much more.
Scitech's Professional Learning team are experienced teachers in the STEM learning fields and provide support to teachers across WA through interactive workshops and classroom collaborations.