Quantum Victoria

Improving the quality of STEM teaching and learning

Wooden benches in a shaded recreational area at a primary school, stencils cut into the roof of the cover to project sunlight into the benches in the shapes of letters and words.
This program targets both students and teachers through the onsite and school-based activities. Students and teachers will explore Design Thinking and Systems Thinking through Robotics. They will talk about the ethics of humans vs robots and create/code a program for a future recycling system that is fully automated. They will use augmented reality (AR) to consolidate ideas/concepts and present final designs at a STEM workshop day. Learning will be delivered by a mixture of on site and virtual conferencing for teacher professional learning with group presentations at conclusion if allowed.

Quantum’s program will begin by targeting over 2000 students/teachers from the west to be involved in this pilot. Planning and design of all components Term 3/4 2021, delivery Term 1/2 2022. The unit of work will then become a permanent offering of Quantum to all Vic students.
The Quantum Victoria logo, featuring ‘Quantum Victoria’ in maroon and burgundy, with ‘A Centre for Excellence & Innovation in Science and Mathematics’ below this in black. The ‘Q’ in Quantum is stylised in the shape of a planetary ring.

About Quantum

Quantum Victoria is a Centre of Excellence in Science, Mathematics and STEM Education delivering programs and building the capacity of students and teachers across Prep to Year 12, through a blended learning approach including face to face, and outreach opportunities.