Google Hangouts
Below is a video recorded using 'Snagit' of an #Edumatch breakout session using Google Hangouts through MIT 'UnHangouts' see https://unhangout.media.mit.edu/ for more information.
In the video I briefly outline the the use of the LCOGT telescope network for use with students in doing real astronomical activities. See 'Our Solar Siblings' page for more information.
In the video I briefly outline the the use of the LCOGT telescope network for use with students in doing real astronomical activities. See 'Our Solar Siblings' page for more information.
I have also run Google+ Hangouts for educational meeting as well but have not included video's of these on this site due to privacy issues.
Skype in the Classroom
I have also run 3 way Q&A sessions using Skype in the Classroom including a 3 way interaction between High School students in my school, Primary students in another school, and an Astronomer at a university.
I'm the one in black next to the two students on the left hand side of the computer screen; the Astronomer is on the right hand side of the computer screen; and the primary students are in front of the laptop.
I'm the one in black next to the two students on the left hand side of the computer screen; the Astronomer is on the right hand side of the computer screen; and the primary students are in front of the laptop.
Here is an email sent to other Scientists from the Astronomer explaining how good the experience was. It is important to note that I got students, through a collaborative google doc, to research and pose insightful questions before the event.
Please find below a request from my high school physics teacher to get scientists involved in speaking to school students via telecom, for those who are interested. I did this recently with him and it was very enjoyable, particularly since I was asked very technical questions by such young students! It's a great way to develop an interest in STEM in the next generation of scientists and give them an idea of what research looks like!
Regards,
Jordan.
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Jordan Collier
PhD Student - Astronomy
University of Western Sydney / CSIRO Astronomy and Space Science (CASS)
Please find below a request from my high school physics teacher to get scientists involved in speaking to school students via telecom, for those who are interested. I did this recently with him and it was very enjoyable, particularly since I was asked very technical questions by such young students! It's a great way to develop an interest in STEM in the next generation of scientists and give them an idea of what research looks like!
Regards,
Jordan.
_______________________
Jordan Collier
PhD Student - Astronomy
University of Western Sydney / CSIRO Astronomy and Space Science (CASS)