Shaw-IAU Workshops by the OAE

We will discuss tried and tested methods for communicating astronomy concepts in an online format. We have used and will examine the pros and cons of various ways to interact with and engage participants and audiences through live video calls. This includes stepping back from the screen for hands-on, tactile demonstrations and activities specifically developed or modified to work in a remote or at-home setting, keeping interest and attention with younger audiences by changing formats and allowing for multiple forms of interaction to suit various learner types, ages and ability levels.

Biography:

I am the Education and Public Engagement Manager with I-LOFAR, running the Astronomical Midlands programme. Previous to this I worked with Science Gallery Dublin on their Education team, with the SCI:COM Ireland Conference, on the Science Apprentice book series in University College Dublin, with FameLab and the British Council as part of the SchoolLab France education project and with Trinity Walton Club in Trinity College Dublin. I have also worked with a range of other public engagement initiatives including Bright Club Dublin, Pint of Science Ireland, City of Physics and the SunSpotter Citizen Science project.

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