Members Night at the Observatory – All our members are welcome to come along no matter what age you are.
Topic: Getting Excited about Astronomy through STEM education.
Membership Night Guest Speaker, Dr Jo Blannin, is getting excited about Astronomy through STEM education.
Dr Blannin will present this thought-provoking topic on Friday the 2nd of May at 7.30pm.
Read more about Dr Blannin, sought-after international leader in digital pedagogies and STEM education.
Dr Blannin is a senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Education, Monash University.
Dr Blannin offers a 20+ year career in educational innovation and change leadership. Her current role at Monash University is as Senior Lecturer, Digital Transformations. Her previous roles include leadership positions in schools, education systems, banking, business,
outdoor education, and private consultancy.
As a higher education teacher, Jo is recognised as providing models of best practice in
innovative teaching as well as an ongoing engagement with research through university and
international awards. Her background in education and teaching in three countries and in two languages means she consistently brings research and evidence-based practices into her work
to benefit students, research partners and colleagues.
Dr Blannin’s key research areas include:
• Pedagogical use of technology in educational settings for improved learner outcomes.
• Engaging in the effective pedagogic use of innovative learning environments for
enhanced learning outcomes.
• Development of teacher agency and efficacy for technology use.
• Preparing learners to be digitally literate through tertiary education.
• Leading change in large organisations.
• The place of technology in STEM education.
Book online to reserve your seat at https://mbo.org.au/events/category/members-events/
Please remember to book a ticket for each person who you are bringing up to the event under your membership thanks
