On Saturday, March 6th, we held 41 1/2 UBC Physics Olympics. This was a completely virtual event and since we have never done it before, we were not sure how it will go. I am so glad to share that… Read more41 1/2 UBC Physics Olympics
While it is clear to everybody that a current situation with the COVID-19 is troublesome, we cannot ignore the positive outcomes that came with the necessity of learning how to teach online. For example, in recent months, I took part… Read moreThe Half Glass Full of the Current Situation
Yesterday, on October 19th, 2019 we hosted our 9th Family Math and Science Day. We had more than 600 guests and almost 150 volunteers. We started this event in 2010 and we were not sure how many people would be… Read moreCelebrating Math and Science at UBC Faculty of Education
I was very fortunate to be invited to be a part of an science education research panel at the University of Toronto Science Mathematics and Technology Centre. The panel was organized by Dr. Carol-Ann Burke and led by Prof. Douglas… Read moreSTEM in Teacher Education: A Canadian Perspective
Today I participated in BC Association of Physics Teachers Professional Development event. It was a very successful event and I wrote about it on the BCAPT web site. However, what made it especially memorable and special for me is that… Read moreFeeling Proud of my Students!
As I am writing my last blog post this summer, I have noticed a number of new posts online on the “stop-homework-before-it-stops-us” movement. The movement, or at least the way I understood it, aims to abolish homework in our schools… Read moreNew Year and the Homework Battles
Last week I had a very special opportunity that I almost missed… UBC Faculty of Applied Science invited Sheila Tobias to present a special lecture . I have learned about Sheila Tobias many years ago. When I was working on my… Read moreMeeting Sheila Tobias
I am very happy to report that 39th UBC Physics Olympics was a huge success. We had a record number of teams (69!) from all over BC (more than 500 British Columbia students came to participate!) and more than 60… Read moreUBC 39th Physics Olympics
I am very fortunate to participate in a very special conference organized by the Beijing Advanced Innovation Centre for Future Education under the auspieces of the Faculty of Education at Beijing Normal University. The goal of the project to facilitate… Read moreFuture School 2030 Conference in BJ
