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Webinar Series for School Teachers: Session 10 Nov 21, 2020

IISER Pune in collaboration with Royal Society of Chemistry is happy to announce:

Teaching The Next Gen: Webinar Series for the 21^st Century Teacher (Series flyer)

Every Saturday, from September 12 to November 28, 2020

About: Demands of 21^st century have transformed the traditional chalk–talk teaching model to one driven by technology. Educators across globe are striving to invent innovative methods to sustain student engagement in e-learning modules. In our efforts to address some of the challenges of asynchronous digital teaching, we are happy to announce a webinar series for middle-high school teachers. This series of 12 webinars will focus on digital pedagogies and their applicability in digital classrooms. Webinars will cover diverse topics, bringing together experts in the field of education to bridge the gap between theory and practice of digital education.

Key Highlights:

• Relevant and interactive talks on digital pedagogy	• Eminent speakers from across the globe	• Certificates for course completion
• Panel discussions addressing current challenges	• Aligning digital teaching with NEP 2020

Webinar 10: Developing 21^st Century Skills: Makerspaces in STEM Teaching (See flyer)

Speakers: Dr. Rekha Koul (Dean International, Faculty of Humanities, Curtin University, Australia); Dr. Rachel Sheffield (Chair of Curtin Academy, Faculty of Humanities, Curtin University, Australia)

Date: November 21, 2020

Time: 4:00 pm

Live on YouTube

Abstract: Developing 21st century skills remains a strong agenda item in school systems globally as educators seek to move from focus on learning content to skills acquisition and Makerspaces provide an opportunity to develop these desired skills. Integration of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) provides a rich and meaningful context for students to learn than in isolated subjects. This presentation draws on the results of multiple studies conducted by presenters in India, training in-service and pre-service teachers using STEM activities in Makerspaces to develop 21st Century skills in students. Session will end with providing ideas to teachers, creating opportunities for their students to engage in creative and collaborative projects leading to building an equitable, inclusive, and plural society as outlined in Indian National Education Policy of 2020.