Master in Education in Mathematics and Science Education Programs
My colleagues and I are proud to launch the second year of our M.Ed. in Science Education and the first year in the Mathematics Education Programs:
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GIRLS and STEAM Symposium and Showcase
I was invited to contribute to the Girls and STEAM Symposium and Showcase that will take place on Saturday, November 1st at TELUS World of Science. My colleague Wes Wong is one of the organizers. I am glad I can… Read moreGIRLS and STEAM Symposium and Showcase
UBC Family Math and Science Day 2019
We are happy to host our 9th Family Math and Science Day at the UBC Faculty of Education on Saturday, October 19th. Ninth Family Mathematics & Science Day will take place @ UBC Faculty of Education on Saturday, October 19,… Read moreUBC Family Math and Science Day 2019
Seminar Series: Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy
STEM Outcomes of Second-Generation Israeli Immigrant Students with High-Skilled Parental Backgrounds: A discussion with educators Svetlana’s presentation: Chachashvili-Bolotin_FULLSeminarCAN20190920 Dr. Svetlana Chachashvili-Bolotin Israel is a multicultural society that has experienced waves of Jewish immigration since its foundation in 1948. Most of… Read moreSeminar Series: Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy
Seminar: Immigration, Education, and Social Mobility: The Case of Israel
Have you ever thought about the connection between immigrant students’ STEM education outcomes and their ability to succeed in a new society? This question has probably crossed your mind. You also would agree that STEM education opens many doors for… Read moreSeminar: Immigration, Education, and Social Mobility: The Case of Israel
Happy New Academic Year!
This is a very short message to wish everybody a very exciting new academic year and to invite you to our 9th Family Mathematics and Science Day. It will take place on October 19th here at UBC Faculty of Education…. Read moreHappy New Academic Year!
Exploring Coding with Raspberry Pi
This summer we explored how students can start playing with Raspberry Pi and acquire the basics of coding. This is a possible project they can engage with as a start. There are many online resources suggesting exciting projects with Raspberry… Read moreExploring Coding with Raspberry Pi
New Year, New Challenges, New Beginnings
As we are enjoying the last weeks of summer, many of us start thinking about the new academic year. This is always an exciting time for teachers, students, university professors, and families. This is also a perfect time to ask… Read moreNew Year, New Challenges, New Beginnings
GIREP 2019 Congress in Budapest
I am very fortunate to be invited to participate in a Symposium at the GIREP 2019 Congress in Budapest. I was invited by my esteemed Hungarian colleagues from Eotvos Lorand University , whom I met in 2017. I met Prof…. Read moreGIREP 2019 Congress in Budapest
AR and VR in STEM Education
My student Ryan Lin and I are working on introducing Google Tours to future STEM teachers. We think this technology has a lot of potential in a STEM classroom as it allows to connect Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality… Read moreAR and VR in STEM Education