Amgen Teach – Stem Cell Biology

The 3rd Distance Learning Activity (DLA) for the Amgen Teach project will take place during the week of 8th – 12th June 2015 with the title Watermark:The anatomy of an Inquiry Based Science project.

In order to register for this online activity please complete the application by clicking here

Reminder: In order to participate in the distance learning activity you will need to register on the Amgen Teach website. On registration you will receive an openID, which you will need to log onto the online webinars etc. To create this account please follow this link: http://www.amgenteach.eu/register 

This is an exciting opportunity to participate in a series of professional development workshops for the Sciences. These workshops offer teachers upskilling in areas that are in line with new developments in Science education in Ireland.

Booking for meetings in DNA Profiling & Advanced IT are now open. There is also a Repeat of the Resource Roadshow. Application Form attached must go through the Limerick Office.

1.      DNA Profiling – Killorglin Intermediate School – 8th March – 7pm
2..     DNA Profiling – Colaiste Mhuire, Ennis – 14th March – 7pm
3.     Advanced IT – Dublin West Education Centre – 12th March – 7pm
4.       Advanced IT – Cork Education Support Centre – 13th March – 7pm
5.      Repeat Resource Roadshow (first presented in November 2011) – Laois Education Centre – 15th March – 7pm

The second Amgen Teach Workshop will take place on Saturday 28th February in NUI Maynooth. The focus of this session is on using sensors to promote inquiry in the science classroom. 

Experts will be available on the day to offer advice on the various types of sensor and data-logging technologies available. Participants wishing to bring their own data-loggers or sensors are more than welcome to do so, to gain experience and ask for advice on the actual equipment in their school laboratory. A more detailed description of this event is available on the attached flyer. 

Given the practical nature of the workshops, spaces are limited and will be offered on a first come basis. To book a slot on this course please click here. 

Date: Saturday 28th February 2015

Venue: Maynooth University

Time: 9.30 am – 3.30 pm (NOTE: Registration is at 9.00 am)

NOTE: In order to participate in this course you will need to register on the Amgen Teach website (if you have not already registered). To create this account please follow this link: http://www.amgenteach.eu/register 
(Please find attached information on registering with Amgen Teach)

If you have already applied for the course on February 28^th you do not need to apply again.