This is already the second training for pedagogues organized in both ZIIC co-creation spaces and developed in collaboration with the partners of the University of Liepāja and Jaermuseet of the regional museum to promote the development of knowledge and career choices of learners in the field of STEM and environmental sciences.
In the house of nature, educators became familiar with the importance of ecotechnology in the program “Ecotechnology for the improvement of the learning process”, in which Dr. biol. Ieva Roze and natural science laboratory assistant Sintija Ozoliņa shared their knowledge on the production of composite materials from non-traditional materials, while the ZIIC experts provided practical knowledge on the use of research tools in the field.
On the other hand, in the space of technological co-creation, Autoru Street 4/6, in the program “Digital production in education” 7.-12. class teachers learned about the use of digital production equipment and the differences compared to traditional production, integrating their knowledge with the basic principles of design thinking accompanied by ZIIC experts.
Liepāja University expert Rogier Jupjin introduced a laser cutter during the master class and participants learned about the possibilities of involving digital production equipment in the learning process.
On October 19, the cooperation partners from Jaermuseet of the regional museum shared their experience on the implementation of classes for students of different age groups in Norway and also conducted hands-on seminars at both locations of the ZIIC.
In the technological co-creation room, the educators have created an electronic machine, the realization of which requires only a few materials available to everyone and a small motor that works with the help of a battery. A hydraulic excavator was also made, in which the principle of hydraulics was realized with syringes and water pipes.
At the same time, in the House of Nature, educators and students of the Liepāja University together with Jaermuseet experts from regional museums have learned the importance of wind energy in the past and the development of wind generators today.
Participants were practical and researched, designed and researched for the best solutions for more efficient wind power generation using the wind generator modeling equipment. In addition, windmills and kites have been made, which can be integrated into the lessons of the younger students.
