STAO2012
November 15, 16, 17, 2012
DoubleTree by Hilton - Toronto Airport Hotel

STAO2012 Theme: RECAPTURE THE WONDER!

We currently teach students who are hooked into information technology: their heads are bent reading and typing while their ears are plugged with favourite tunes! And why is this not good? The answer is simply because our real 3D world is full of wonderful science.

If you asked them questions such as why do fireflies glow or why is vinegar which is sour considered delicious by some or if a tree falls in a forest when no one is there does it make a sound, most would simply look them up = flat 2D information. It is our job to provide students with experiences to understand their world. To do that, teachers must recapture student curiosity and ignite their imagination!