Free Professional Development Workshops

QUT is offering 3 different professional development opportunities in conjunction with the QUT Smart Train.

Spaces are limited – reserve yours today!

1. Science
This workshop will provide teachers with hands-on ideas for teaching science using readily available equipment and materials. Teachers will firstly learn more about the emerging technologies – biotechnology and nanotechnology – displayed in the train. They will then explore activities that relate these technologies to the school science curriculum areas of cells and properties of materials. The workshop will also outline the inter-disciplinary Waterwise units produced by the Department of Natural Resources and Water.

Some activities that will be included (and there are more):

Making cell membranes See your own DNA Making mucous Grow your own cell population Conceptualising nanoscale

The simulated cell: understanding cell structure and function using role play Movement through membranes: diffusion and osmosis in action Seeing the unseen Virus identification through immunoassays Investigating properties of water

Good cells gone bad Tensile testing Alginate worms Investigating slime Purifying water

This workshop is mostly aimed at Middle Years teachers however the approach and activities can be modified for other years as well.

2. Engineering
A workshop for teachers and students focusing on Engineering the Future and Women in Engineering. Hear from QUT and local university partners about opportunities in engineering and how to successfully progress a career in Engineering from School –> University –> Graduate Program –> Management.

Gladstone - professionals from Ergon Energy and Central Queensland University (CQU) will share their knowledge in delivering the sustainable, quality energy solutions through the use of renewable and alternative energy generation approaches. They will share their experiences in building the Solar Cities, Mobile Substations and Solar Panels and will inform about financial and practical support the energy industry is providing to keen students to enhance their university studies and prepare them for career in the energy sector.  

Rockhampton - Cancelled

Mackay - Cancelled

Townsville - Cancelled

This workshop is aimed at High school science/math teachers and high school students with interest in technical areas focusing on renewable and alternative energy solutions.

3. NRW (Department of Natural Resources and Water) ** These Sessions have now been cancelled **

Professional development sessions will be run in the QUT Smart train theatre carriage.

Please check below for what sessions are available close to you.

 

Station	Day	Date	Time	Topic
Toowoomba	Mon	12 May	4.15 – 5.00pm	Engineering
Roma	Tues	13 May	3.30 – 4.30pm	Science
Mitchell	Wed	14 May	3.30 – 4.30pm	Science
Charleville	Thur	15 May	3.30 – 4.30pm	Science
Chinchilla	Fri	16 May	3.30 – 4.30pm	Science
Gympie	Mon	19 May	3.30 – 4.30pm	NRW
Maryborough	Tues	20 May	4.30 – 5.30pm 3.30 – 4.30pm	Engineering NRW
Bundaberg	Wed	21 May	4.00 – 5.00pm	NRW
Gladstone	Thur	22 May	3.30 – 4.30pm	Engineering
Emerald	Fri	23 May	3.30 – 4.30pm	Science
Longreach	Mon	26 May	3.30 – 4.30pm	Science
Barcaldine	Tues	27 May	3.30 – 4.30pm	Science
Rockhampton	Wed	28 May	4.30 – 5.30pm 3.30 – 4.30pm	Engineering Science
Mackay	Fri	30 May	4:00 – 5:00pm	Engineering
Townsville	Mon	2 June	3:30 – 4:30pm	Engineering
Mount Isa	Wed	4 Jun	4:00 – 4:30pm	Science
Richmond	Thur	5 Jun	3.30 – 4.30pm	Science
Charters Towers	Fri	6 Jun	3.30 – 4.30pm	Science