Quantum Victoria

Quantum Victoria is one of six Specialist Science and Mathematics Centres established by the Victorian Department of Education and Training, is embedded within Charles La Trobe P-12 College and has positioned itself as a leader of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education both within Australia and internationally. Quantum Vi... ctoria builds the capacity of both students and teachers in science and mathematics education across Victoria and beyond through: Increasing students' interest, participation and engagement in science and mathematics and encouraging more students to pursue careers in the STEM disciplines. Expanding the knowledge base of teachers and building teacher capacity to engage students through our innovative programs underpinned by the latest research and pedagogy. The blend of onsite and outreach programs embrace cutting edge, aspirational technologies and contemporary pedagogies with a particular focus on: Games Technology 3D Printing and Modelling Programming and Coding Gesture-Based Computing Robotics Mechatronics Virtual reality and simulated experiences Thus providing students with access to tomorrow's technology today and enhancing the skills and knowledge needed to function in a multi-disciplinary 21st Century environment. All programs are aligned to the Australian Curriculum, the Victorian Curriculum and the Victorian Curriculum Assessment Authority's VCE Study Designs and are fully differentiated to meet a variety of student abilities. Quantum Victoria believes that new, innovative forms of teacher professional learning are the cornerstone of building teacher capacity in the 21st century. To excite the next generation of STEM students, Quantum Victoria offers educators from all sectors a unique opportunity to re-envision their curriculum in ways that are relevant to today's learner, through workshops and conferences that are underpinned by robust contemporary pedagogy. Quantum Victoria Professional learning opportunities include: Best Practice Workshops ...Read More