Erik Jacquemyn
Chief Executive Officer Friday, 28 November 2014
[email protected] www.technopolis.be
Science
People
The gap
Science
People
Bridging the gap!
Informal learning About STEM Science Technology Engineering Mathematics
Life long learning
Formal learning Informal learning
complementary
Life long learning
Formal learning School 3% of our lives
Life long learning Informal learning Life long Free choice Personal Rate Capabilities Interests
Where? How?
Informal learning From a book to
A science centre … and everything inbetween
Cyber classroom
Technopolis®, the Flemish Science Centre
Technology Club
Technopolis®, the Flemish Science Centre
Ateliers (workshops)
Technopolis®, the Flemish Science Centre
“Vlaamse Technologie Olympiade”
Vlaamse Technologie Olympiade
Children’s University Leuven
Catholic University of Leuven
Children’s University Antwerp
University of Antwerp
Youth course launching rockets
UGent volkssterrenwacht Armand Pien (University of Ghent observatory)
Archeology camp
Jeugd Cultuur en Wetenschap (Youth Culture and Science)
“Dagen van de wiskunst”
LUCA School of Arts
Astronaut camp
Discoverit
Rocket Science Launch Day
University of Hasselt
CoderDojo
CoderDojo Belgium
“Techniek? Magnifiek!”
Beroepenhuis Gent en Ingegno
Academy of Art West Flanders
VIVES
Summer camp IR13
RVO Society
These initiatives are successful. Why? Free choice (learning) Within the scope of interest of target group Own pace
Link to daily life The target group is challenged
These initiatives are successful. Why? Interactivity Fascinating & surprising elements Stimulating curiosity Unleashing creativity Fits in the “Maker Culture” Diversity in content
STEM academy STEM Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Initiative of the Flemish Government
STEM action plan Increasing the amount of students and professionals in the field of STEM
STEM platform Independent advisory group STEM action plan
STEM academy
STEM academy Network Umbrella organization Charter Support Sharing best practices Networking
Communication & visibility Website (portal) Press conference
Advocacy
STEM academy
Network 52 initiators 252 initiatives
STEM academy Conditions Passion for STEM Interactive STEM related themes Individual child/youngster’s initiative Continuity Outside formal education
Technology Club
Technopolis®, the Flemish Science Centre
“Techniek? Magnifiek!”
Beroepenhuis Gent en Ingegno
Results? Immediately fully booked Offer far lower than demand
And now? Challenge: raising the number initiatives to cope with the demand Network = good model (can be used for other types of initiatives)
Eendracht maakt macht United we stand
Questions & Answers
Erik Jacquemyn
Chief Executive Officer Friday, 28 November 2014
[email protected] www.technopolis.be
