WOW! Chemistry Demonstrations with Impact - Northern Ireland Teachers ONLYNN230

The event provides an opportunity to gain experience of facilitating demonstrations that go BANG and WHIZZ from the Royal Society of Chemistry, in the fantastic QUB Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Labs and be sign-posted to resources to use in school. The course is also perfect for building the confidence of the...

Improving Pupils’ Memory and Understanding in Secondary ScienceNN840

A two-day online course focusing on evidence-informed approaches to improve memory and understanding in secondary science. Teachers will apply principles of cognitive load theory, scaffolding, and metacognition to support deep learning.

Teaching primary science: human spaceflightNE002

The context of human spaceflight provides an engaging way for learning STEM subjects. There are many topics in the primary science curriculum where you can use the theme of space to engage pupils. For example, designing an astronaut’s space suit can bring in aspects of the science curriculum to do with...

Teaching GCSE Computer Science: pedagogy for programmingCO242

It is crucial that teachers have knowledge of programming, and can write programs that solve the problems posed in GCSE CS. Building on this solid base, this CPD helps teachers to teach others how to become effective programmers. Making use of the latest evidence-based research and practice, participants will develop...

The internet and cyber securityCO432

The internet has transformed modern life bringing rich capability to networked computers. Find out how the internet works and how it has produced many new threats, resulting in the rapidly growing cybersecurity industry.You will build on knowledge of local computer networks to cover the globally connected systems...

Behaviour for learning in a computing environmentCO468

This course is aimed at secondary computing teachers who are looking to ensure the behaviour management and learning atmosphere in a computing environment enables progress. Participants will get the opportunity to look at the adolescent brain development, assess their own behaviours and look at computing related...

Python programming: working with dataCO433

During the course you’ll learn about data types, and how data structures are manipulated in Python programs. You’ll create and edit files that can store data for later use, as you begin to develop simple software applications.New program code almost always contains errors; you’ll become adept at...

Teaching primary science: exploring spaceNE003

Explore the Moon, Mars and deep space with your primary pupils through practical activities and the exciting context of space exploration when teaching the primary curriculum. Learn about current and future space missions, aiming to explore our solar system and beyond. Discover effective ways in which to engage pupils...

Data structures in A Level Computer ScienceCO502

Almost all programs process data in some form, data therefore needs to be stored in ways that mean it can be easily manipulated by program code. During this online course you’ll learn how various data structures are used to organise and store data. You’ll learn about static and dynamic data structures;...

Representing algorithms using flowcharts and pseudocodeCO420

An understanding of algorithms is vital for success in computer science. Students need to know how algorithms are designed to solve a problem, and how these designs are represented to other humans.Improve your knowledge of algorithms to the level appropriate for up to GCSE teaching. Become confident in using the key...

AI and Ethics in GCSE computer scienceCO427

Immerse yourself into the ethical considerations of Artificial Intelligence, what does it mean for your students both for their examinations but also in everyday life. You may have been amazed at the power of generative AI but is it all good? What considerations should your students think about? We take you through a...

Ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)SL957

Artificial intelligence is transforming education, offering new opportunities to enhance teaching, learning, and assessment. However, its use also raises important ethical questions about fairness, transparency, privacy, and responsibility. This course explores the ethical considerations of using AI in education,...

STEM AI & Digital conference: Tech and AI to tackle teacher workloadSL920

Discover how artificial intelligence can significantly reduce teacher workload while maintaining high-quality teaching and learning. The STEM AI & Digital Conference offers practical and evidence-based insights on making the most of AI safely and effectively in education.Dates for the 2025/26 academic year are now...

STEM Impact Fund Advisor Training Invite onlyFD034

The STEM Impact fund is STEM Learning’s latest school-led Network, funded by industry and aims to address the need to ensure great STEM teaching whilst demonstrating impact, with a focus on longer-term support.The programme specifically targets location-based schools determined by the funders; these schools will...

Professional Development Leadership at STEM Learning – AI module (Invitation only)FD035

Please ensure that you have attended Professional Development Leadership at STEM Learning prior to attending this session.This session introduces educators to Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs), exploring their functions and current classroom applications. PDL's will develop effective prompting techniques...