Introduction Presentation for STEAM @ Rosny College

1. STEAM @ Rosny College
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics
Back Channel: goo.gl/kRbX6v

3. What is STEAM
The end results are students who take thoughtful risks, engage in experiential learning, persist in
problem-solving, embrace collaboration, and work through the creative process. These are the
innovators, educators, leaders, and learners of the 21st century!
http://educationcloset.com/steam/what-is-steam/

4. Why STEAM?

5. McCrindle Research

6. Foundation for Young Australians – Jan Owen
The New Basics, April 2016
An analysis of 4.3 million job ads revealed that since 2012 the
demand for digital skills has increased by more than 200%, critical
thinking by more than 150%, and creativity by more than 60% and
presentation skills by 25%.

7. Mitchell Report – Preparing Young people
for the future of work

8. Engineers Australia released its latest Engineering Vacancies Report last week, which showed that in
the first six months of 2017, Tasmania has seen an increase of 22.1 per cent of engineering job
vacancies.
Home beckons for engineers who have left

9. Our future students
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnwqDR8xNw4

10. STEAM Drivers
 Current student skills and interests at Rosny
 Mitch and Zane
 Rose Bay High School Offerings
 Technologies area looking for innovation
 Robyn and Deb discussions
 We know what Launceston College are doing
 Not just STEM but STEAM
 Ex Student Sharni Cox
 University Degrees – in STEAM areas
 Future of work = Cognitive, Non-Routine
 Staff interest and capacity to design and create

11. UTAS STEM – The Mercury July 19
https://goo.gl/JQ9zUM
“….momentum builds for a
$400 million STEM centre in
the CBD as the centrepiece
of a Hobart City Deal with
the Federal Government”

12. Rose Bay Context

13. Launceston College – STEAM NGN
 Vocational Pathways
 Digital Enterprise - Computing 2
 Small number of students accessing the STEAM NGN for other courses
 Access at break times and free lines – Attendance must be 84% or above
 Mike visit with Tim, Tim and Eric
 Anthony and Charlie visit last week

14. Launceston College – STEAM NGN

15. Launceston College – STEAM NGN

16. Launceston College – STEAM NGN

17. Launceston College – STEAM NGN

18. Launceston College – STEAM NGN

19. What do we need to make it happen
 A Space
 Mode of delivery (curriculum)
 Students
 Staff and Staff expertise
 Collaboration (incl a Guiding Coalition)
 Professional Learning
 Partnerships
 Tech Support
 Financial Support
 Equipment
 Marketing and Advertising

20. The Space

21. STEAM Flyers

22. Partnerships
 University of Tasmania
 Brian Yates – 4th Year student mentors
 Peter Carr – Tech Analyst
 Brady As Builts – Local Draftsman
 Tas Networks
 Projects and involvement with 12 Graduates
 Dronefest – Happening in March
 Domin8 Designs
 Ex Students
 Alex O’Brien
 Izaak Bishop
 Sharni Cox

23. Support
 Eugene and IT Support

24. James Riggall
 http://www.bitlink.com.au/bios/james
 http://www.utas.edu.au/hitlab

25. Peter Carr
 Global connections
 On the right path for the future

26. STEAM @ Rosny – 4 Access Points
1. Student Directed Inquiry – Line 4 or 5
2. STEAM – Level 2 Course
1. TASC Curriculum to suit yet to be determined
1. Project Implementation
2. Computer Applications
3. Essential Skills ICT
3. Specific class access (Arts, Design and Production etc)
4. Individual students on Free lines or break times

27. The Rosny STEAM Cell?

28. Next Steps – How can you contribute?
 Student Numbers
 Marketing
 Staffing
 Level access
 Business partnerships – Mona and UTAS Arts
 Linking to Strategic Plan
 What do we want in the space?
 Funding