Podcast: 3D Virtual Worlds with James Maynard Follow Us: Comments 0 Podcast: 3D Virtual Worlds with James Maynard About Imagine creating 3D virtual worlds that your students can explore, interact with and learn from. James Maynard drops by to chat about his thoughts about creating 3D virtual spaces for teaching students science. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education More Information About the FizzicsEd Podcast About James Maynard James Maynard grew up around the space program, and he has dedicated his professional life to making science education available to everyone. Maynard has written thousands of scientific articles, hosted star parties, and taught astronomy to students from 2nd grade to college. He currently publishes The Cosmic Companion, a multimedia publication focused on humanizing astronomy education through friendly conversations with scientists, authors, and developers around the globe. Fun, entertaining episodes are delivered in podcast and video formats, as well as in the metaverse. It is this technology, Maynard believes, which will revolutionize science education, potentially changing our species forever. 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: 9 " Working for western Sydney kids! " Comments 0 Combining science, sport & leadership with the GWS Giants Ben Newsome July 11, 2017 Sport STEM Teaching Edchat Education Outdoors Outreach Podcasts Working with disadvantaged communities can be challenging yet incredibly rewarding. 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Imagine creating 3D virtual worlds that your students can explore, interact with and learn from. James Maynard drops by to chat about his thoughts about creating 3D virtual spaces for teaching students science. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education
About James Maynard James Maynard grew up around the space program, and he has dedicated his professional life to making science education available to everyone. Maynard has written thousands of scientific articles, hosted star parties, and taught astronomy to students from 2nd grade to college. He currently publishes The Cosmic Companion, a multimedia publication focused on humanizing astronomy education through friendly conversations with scientists, authors, and developers around the globe. Fun, entertaining episodes are delivered in podcast and video formats, as well as in the metaverse. It is this technology, Maynard believes, which will revolutionize science education, potentially changing our species forever.
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
Working with disadvantaged communities can be challenging yet incredibly rewarding. Meet Gavin Robertson, Ali Faraj and Emad Elkheir from the GWS Giants, a major football team who is not only kicking goals on the field but is also working tirelessly with schools, libraries, charities and more to unearth the biggest...
We chat with Dr James O'Hanlon from In Situ Science about his thoughts on what makes great science communication and the importance of choosing your medium. We also hear about his own ecological research and how science has taken him to many places!
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