Presentation of the workshop "Promoting STEM in the international offices in schools" by nanotec for schools - Switzerland, held during the 8th Science Projects Workshop in the Future Classroom Lab, Brussels, 16-18 October 2015

1. 8th Science Projects Workshop in
the Future Classroom Lab
Brussels, 16-18 october 2015
Mehdi Hihi Marjaana Myllylä Dajana Kapusova
Promoting STEM in the international offices in schools

2.  Introduction
 International offices in schools
 Promoting STEM in the international offices in schools
 Group Work
Agenda

3. Introduction
nanotec for schools is a Swiss non-profit association with ideal goals
located in Lausanne. Its first objective is to promote STEM and
nanotechnologies through knowledge sharing and within specific
projects.
We give organisations a learning methodology with modules, pedagogical
material and training.
This device can also be used for schools exchanges between students at
national and European level.

4. Agenda
 Introduction
 International offices in schools
 Promoting STEM in the international offices in schools
 Group work

5. WHAT IS SCHOOLS
INTERNATIONALISM ?
 In the Finnish core curricula and
local curricula, the
internationalism is considered
as a value, but it´s also inside the
subjects descriptions.
 The curriculum obligates the
schools to build its
internationalism, so that it´s
equally usable for all learners.
 Diverse learning environments :
STEM and ICT tools are
exploited in meaningful ways.

6. Levels of Internationalization at
Schools by using STEM

7. INTERNATIONAL OFFICE
The schools internationalism can be defined
and described what kind of learning it aims
to develop and strengthen. The four key
points of the international office could be:
 The embrace and increase the
international skills - including
language skills, cultural knowledge
and STEM
 Deepening or adding the school's own
competence in the specific matter
(e.g. science)
 Preparation for the
multicultural/intercultural learning
environment
 Understanding and absorbing the
global responsibility / global
education

8. GUIDELINES FOR THE
INTERNATIONAL OFFICE
• International activities and
projects are implemented,
developed and assessed on the
basis of the curriculum
• Learner-centered methods are
used to support students’
engagement, initiative and
entrepreneurship
• Promoting STEM and ICT
• International expertise of the
whole staff is developed
continuously and systematically

9. INTERNATIONAL STEM YEAR CLOCK
Key points (STEM in the global point of view):
Promote interest to study science subjects, learn
languages and ICT, knowledge and understanding of
the different cultures, sustainable development,
entrepreneurship.
1. (August) Planning
2. (September) Science project - Erasmus/eTwinning
3. (October) International Science theme day
(Local/European/Global enterprise and science)
4. (November) Integrative learning project (e.g. math and
music)
5. (December) Current global innovations (e.g. robotics,
nanoscience)
6. (January) Planning
7. (February) Integrative learning project (e.g. biology and
chemistry)
8. (March) Science project - Erasmus/eTwinning
9. (April) International Science theme day
(Working/studying abroad in the science field)
10.(May) International Science exhibit (e.g. Science and
sustainable development)

10. The international project (Finland and Japan)
Integrating geography, religion, english and finnish by using ICT
 Both countries presented their
geographical location, the
main religion, culture and
traditional events.
 Students also wanted to know
how is the school in the other
country, so we presented our
school through video (Finnish
School day) which was made
by students.
 At the end, we had skype
lesson and students talked
with each others.
Finnish school day:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zN_bJ0SVg_8

11. Agenda
 Introduction
 International offices in schools
 Promoting STEM in the international offices in schools
 Group Work

12. Dajana Kapusova
@Scredible
company/scredible
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Social Media
Position
Publish
Participate
Presence
I want to lead my project/cause to establish a strong position and
following in education, helping to form/ drive communities/groups of
influence, building my own and my school social capital.
I want to regularly publish content on my expertise/ about my sector
and establish myself as a thought leader and sought after resource
by others.
I want to participate on social networks to learn, keep myself
informed, share, connect with people directly in order to build
my online reputation and credibility.
I want to build my network presence both internally and
externally to help me and my school gain access to new
contacts and opportunities
I want to look good online when being searched
for or when people look at my profile on LinkedIn
INTERNATIONAL
OFFICE
MEMBERS
TEACHERS
& SCHOOL
Profile

14. How important is
?
 LinkedIn is the biggest online
professional network in the world
 380M worldwide, 93M EU members
 404K EU members in Primary/Secondary Education
 minimum age is now 13 or 14 (in most countries)
 +7M Company Pages
 +27K School/University Pages
 +2M LinkedIn Groups
 > 2 new members per second!
 LinkedIn shows you how you are connected
Source: LinkedIn Corporation

15. LinkedIn Strategy Matrix© for STEM education
PASSIVE
STRATEGIES
ACTIVE STRATEGIES PROACTIVE STRATEGIES
School &
International
Office
Branding, Jobs &
Followers
 Company Profile
 Showcase Pages
 Education Page
Branding, Interaction
 Company Status Updates
 Education Status Updates
(NB: adapted from the
LinkedIn Strategy Matrix©
for Organizations, “How to
REALLY use LinkedIn”)
Director,
Managers,
Teachers
Branding &
Lead Generation
 Personal Profile
 Rich Media
Branding, Visibility, Interaction
 Status Updates
 Influencer Programme
Find:
 See below
(International Office
members)
International
Office
members
Branding &
Lead Generation
 Personal Profile
 Rich Media
+ call-to-action
Branding, Visibility, Interaction
 Group Managers (internal & external
+ alumni Groups)
 Active member of internal
and external Groups
 Content contribution, Influencer
Programme
 Status Updates & Share information
 Events preparation and follow up
Find:
 New partners
 New users
 Project members
 Internal and
external expertise
Fundamental Networking Principles

16. Personal Profile | Company Page | Showcase Page

17. Education Page | Group | Publishing Platform

18. Agenda
 Introduction
 International offices in schools
 Promoting STEM in the international offices in schools
 Group work

19. Group work
A. Which year clock in your school ?
B. Which STEM promotion in your school ?

20. Partners

21. Thank you !
For more information :
www.nanotec-for-schools.org
info@nanotec-for-schools.org