Applications open for new e-technology lab secondary teacher workshops on Technology and Robotics
In brief
Due to the improved situation regarding Covid-19 in the ESA Member States, ESA Education Office has decided to restart primary and secondary teacher workshops with physical presence, in the e-technology lab, at ESEC site in Belgium, starting from October 2022.
Depending on the evolution of the corona virus situation, and in line with governmental instructions across Europe and with the recommendations of ESA's Director General on travel restrictions for health and safety reasons, the ESA Education Office reserves the right to adapt the format or cancel any scheduled workshop for 2023.
In-depth
Secondary school teachers from ESA Member States, Canada, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia, Slovenia and Malta are invited to apply to technology and robotics training workshops to be delivered by the ESA Education Office at the e-technology lab in the ESA Education Training Centre, located in Belgium, from May to June 2023.
The technology and robotics workshops for secondary school teachers will take place on 10-12 May and 5-7 June 2023. Interested teachers can chose to apply to one workshop only.
The number of available places is limited, so apply now so as not to miss this opportunity!
What to expect?
The e-technology lab workshops make use of a range of educational technology tools (including but not limited to LEGO education, Raspberry Pi and Arduino) within the context of space to enable participating teachers to engage and inspire their students in STEM subjects. Teachers will also learn how they can make use of these educational tools to participate in ESA classroom projects with their students. Inspired by real ESA space missions, teachers will learn about the different kinds of expertise and skills necessary to make a space project successful.
Who can apply?
The workshops are open to secondary school teachers of STEM-related subjects residing and working within any ESA Member State. Teachers from Canada, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia, Slovenia and Malta may also apply, due to specific agreements with ESA. Priority will be given to teachers who have never attended any ESA e-technology lab technology and robotics workshop before.
How and when to apply
Teachers wishing to participate should fill in the relevant application form.
The deadlines to submit applications are:
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EXTENDED TO 29 March 2023 for the workshop taking place on 10-12 May 2023.
Applicants will be notified after 29 March 2023, whether they are successful or not.
Click here to apply for this workshop.
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EXTENDED TO 21 April 2023 for the workshop taking place on 05-07 June 2023.
Applicants will be notified on 28 April 2023, whether they are successful or not.
Click here to apply for this workshop.
Note: ESA reserves the right to close the application window earlier than the given deadline if a sufficient number of quality applications are received. In such case, an announcement will be posted on the ESA Education Facebook page.
Workshop details
The workshops will take place at the ESA Education Training Centre at ESEC-Galaxia, located in Transinne, Belgium. Further information on the content of the workshop and practical details will be communicated directly to the selected participants.
The working language of the workshop will be English.
Sponsorship and costs
Selected teachers should arrange their travel from their departure point in an ESA Member or Canada, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia, Slovenia or Malta to the location of the training course, and back to their original departure point. Travel expenses will be covered by ESA up to a maximum of 300€ per teacher. These expenses will be reimbursed to the teacher’s bank account after the event, upon production of valid, original receipts.
For the duration of the workshop, accommodation, catering, and local transportation will be organised, booked, and paid by ESA’s Education Office. Teachers will be sharing hotel rooms.
Teachers are responsible for their own arrangements for passports, visas, and any additional insurance required.
If you have any questions, please email etechnologylab@esa.int