On May 3, 2017 I visited Richmond public library for a special outreach event for the general public. It was a rainy day and I had to carry a big box of science demonstrations with me. It was one of… Read moreScience Outreach – Why it matters
I am very excited to have an opportunity to share my research with my colleagues at the UBC Faculty of Education and the Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy. This work has been done in collaboration with my colleague, Dr. Christine… Read moreResearch Presentation: An International Comparisons on Technology Use in STEM
What if we engaged new mathematics and science teachers into designing new science and math hands on activities? What if we used technology to document these activities and share them with other teachers, students and parents? This is an idea… Read moreHands-On Science: A video resource for STEM students, teachers & parents
Last week I returned from attending a very inspring STEM conference in Beijing, China. The conference focused on STEM, but a big part of it was dedicated to the use of technology. As I stayed in BJ for a few… Read moreAn Interactive Periodic Table and more…
As the new academic year is quickly approaching, we are happy to announce the 6th Faculty of Education Family Math and Science Day. Celebrating science and mathematics through leading a series of interactive activities at UBC Faculty of Education has… Read moreHappy New Academic Year
As the summer is coming to an end, I would like to pause to reflect on some of my summer experiences. This was a very beautiful, busy and breathtaking summer for me. Just before the beginning of this summer I… Read moreNew School Year: Happy Endings and New Beginnings
I have had an incredible opportunity to meet with the European Colleagues who are engaged in science outreach. This was a European – EuroScienceFun 2016 conference and it took place in Reykjavik Iceland. I didn’t know much about Iceland before… Read moreEuroScienceFun 2016 Conference in Reykjavik
Every year I feel excited to explore educational technology tutorials created by the students in my ETEC 533 online course that focuses on creative use of technology in mathematics and science education. I hope these tutorials be used not only by my… Read moreETEC533-2016: Educational Technology Tutorials
The news that BC government decided to add computer coding to BC elementary curriculum was a welcome development to many of us who are worried about Canada’s over reliance on natural resources. The last thing I want my country to do… Read moreAdding computer coding to K-7 without teacher support
Today I had an opportunity to attend Derek Muller’s talk at the Winter 2016 American Association of Physics Teachers meeting in New Orleans. Derek Muller (who was born in Vancouver) is a creator of a very famous YouTube channel: Veritasium… Read moreDerek Muller’s challenge: How to learn from presentations?
