Podcast: GreenSTEM Education with Daniel Edwards Follow Us: Comments 0 Podcast: GreenSTEM Education with Daniel Edwards About We speak with Daniel Edwards, an award-winning STEM educator from Tasmania, and learn about his innovative programs at Montello Primary and Parklands High Schools. We’ll also explore his role as CEO of GreenSTEM Education, highlighting his efforts to bring equitable STEM opportunities to students through projects like Greenpower Tasmania. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education More Information About the FizzicsEd Podcast About GreenSTEM Education GreenSTEM Education is a registered charity based in NW Tasmania, dedicated to advancing education by providing equitable access to excellence in STEM for all young people and the wider community, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds. About Daniel Edwards Daniel Edwards is a dedicated STEM educator with the Tasmanian Department for Education, Children and Young People (DECYP). At Montello Primary School, he oversees an acclaimed STEM program, crafting immersive, practical learning experiences that motivate students to delve into science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Additionally, Daniel brings his expertise to Parklands High School, embedding STEM education throughout the curriculum to nurture essential skills such as critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and practical application in real-world scenarios. Beyond his school-based roles, Daniel serves as the Founding CEO of GreenSTEM Education, Tasmania’s pioneering charity focused on equitable access to STEM education. Through GreenSTEM, he strives to ensure that all young Australians, particularly those from underrepresented groups, have opportunities to participate in high-quality STEM activities. A central project of GreenSTEM is Greenpower Tasmania, developed in partnership with the UK’s Greenpower Education Trust. This innovative initiative involves students designing, building, and racing single-seat electric vehicles, effectively blending practical engineering skills with principles of sustainability. Greenpower Tasmania provides young participants with unique, collaborative experiences, equipping them with valuable STEM skills and inspiring them to become future innovators. Daniel’s contributions to education and community projects highlight his unwavering dedication to enhancing STEM education and fostering enduring opportunities for young Australians in a world increasingly shaped by technology. His impactful work has been nationally recognized, earning him the prestigious 2024 Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Primary Schools. With interviews with leading science educators and STEM thought leaders, this science education podcast is about highlighting different ways of teaching kids within and beyond the classroom. It’s not just about educational practice & pedagogy, it’s about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world! Hosted by Ben Newsome Other Episodes Episode: 24 " Accelerating STEM in Preschools! " Comments 0 Accelerating STEM in Preschools Ben Newsome October 20, 2017 Education Podcasts Preschool STEM Teaching Edchat Little Scientists Australia is a nation-wide accelerator program for preschool teachers wanting to make STEM shine for early learners. Funded by the Australian Federal Government and supported by PwC, the Little Scientists team is helping prepare young minds by building capacity. Read More Listen Episode: 78 " Real-world Scenarios! " Comments 0 Podcast: One World Robotics Competition Ben Newsome June 19, 2019 Teaching Edutech competitions Coding Education Podcasts STEM The OneWorld Robotics competition is being held in Australia & Asian countries for 2019. Students applying digital literacy to a real-world problem! 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We speak with Daniel Edwards, an award-winning STEM educator from Tasmania, and learn about his innovative programs at Montello Primary and Parklands High Schools. We’ll also explore his role as CEO of GreenSTEM Education, highlighting his efforts to bring equitable STEM opportunities to students through projects like Greenpower Tasmania. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education
About GreenSTEM Education GreenSTEM Education is a registered charity based in NW Tasmania, dedicated to advancing education by providing equitable access to excellence in STEM for all young people and the wider community, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds. About Daniel Edwards Daniel Edwards is a dedicated STEM educator with the Tasmanian Department for Education, Children and Young People (DECYP). At Montello Primary School, he oversees an acclaimed STEM program, crafting immersive, practical learning experiences that motivate students to delve into science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Additionally, Daniel brings his expertise to Parklands High School, embedding STEM education throughout the curriculum to nurture essential skills such as critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and practical application in real-world scenarios. Beyond his school-based roles, Daniel serves as the Founding CEO of GreenSTEM Education, Tasmania’s pioneering charity focused on equitable access to STEM education. Through GreenSTEM, he strives to ensure that all young Australians, particularly those from underrepresented groups, have opportunities to participate in high-quality STEM activities. A central project of GreenSTEM is Greenpower Tasmania, developed in partnership with the UK’s Greenpower Education Trust. This innovative initiative involves students designing, building, and racing single-seat electric vehicles, effectively blending practical engineering skills with principles of sustainability. Greenpower Tasmania provides young participants with unique, collaborative experiences, equipping them with valuable STEM skills and inspiring them to become future innovators. Daniel’s contributions to education and community projects highlight his unwavering dedication to enhancing STEM education and fostering enduring opportunities for young Australians in a world increasingly shaped by technology. His impactful work has been nationally recognized, earning him the prestigious 2024 Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Primary Schools.
With interviews with leading science educators and STEM thought leaders, this science education podcast is about highlighting different ways of teaching kids within and beyond the classroom. It’s not just about educational practice & pedagogy, it’s about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world! Hosted by Ben Newsome
Little Scientists Australia is a nation-wide accelerator program for preschool teachers wanting to make STEM shine for early learners. Funded by the Australian Federal Government and supported by PwC, the Little Scientists team is helping prepare young minds by building capacity.
The OneWorld Robotics competition is being held in Australia & Asian countries for 2019. Students applying digital literacy to a real-world problem!
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