Ready, set, GO! for the return of ESA Education’s e-technology lab teacher workshops
In brief
ESA Education’s e-technology lab is a specialist teacher training facility dedicated to supporting Primary- and Secondary-level teachers in science, technology, and ICT curricula. Workshops were stopped in March 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions, but are now scheduled to restart in October 2022!.
In-depth
Located at ESEC in Belgium, the e-technology lab has a proven track record of empowering teachers, boosting their confidence, and equipping them with skills and knowledge to help inspire students. Separate workshops will be available to suit Primary or Secondary teachers, with one of each expected to be scheduled monthly.
ESA Education workshops are designed to follow inquiry-based learning methodologies, in order to promote active learning in the classroom, with a special focus on challenge-based learning and game-based learning strategies.
Two-day Primary workshops show teachers how to make use of captivating educational tools, including LEGO education kits and Raspberry Pi units, to engage students with STEM subjects. Teachers also discover how they can use what they have learned to participate in exciting ESA classroom projects with their students.
Secondary workshops demonstrate how to use space robotics and automation to create fascinating lessons on science, physics, and technology. Over the workshop's two and a half days, new tools and inquiry-based practises for STEM teaching will be revealed, and real ESA missions will be used to investigate the different skills needed for a successful space project. In addition, Raspberry Pi and Arduino tools will be used along with environmental sensors, data collection, and computer programming, within the context of a Planetary Exploration mission!
ESA Education are very excited to welcome teachers back to these workshops in person and look forward to supporting schools in inspiring the scientists and engineers of the future.
Useful links
Primary teachers’ workshops
Secondary teachers’ workshops
Contact: etechnologylab@esa.int
Given the uncertain nature of the ongoing COVID-19 situation, the ESA Education Office reserves the right to adapt the format, or cancel any scheduled workshop, in line with governmental instructions and the recommendations of ESA's Director General on travel restrictions for health and safety.