QUESTACON and Samsung have announced the launch of a technology partnership to support Australia’s future inventors, technologists and entrepreneurs.
The three-year technology partnership will see Samsung technology used to provide Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) themed learning opportunities for young people via the Questacon Smart Skills in-school programme for students and Questacon Smart Skills Teacher Workshops.
Participating students around Australia will have the opportunity to learn how to harness the incredible power of smartphones and tablets to innovate, design and experiment.
“Most people only use a fraction of the capability of the technology they’re holding in their handsbecause they simply don’t realise the power of these everyday tools. This programme will open doors to new learning and experiences,” Questacon’s Director of Science and Learning, Stuart Kohlhagen, said.
“The Questacon Smart Skills programme will show young students how to unlock the potential of their smartphones or tablets to design, prototype, control and test model cars, rockets and bridges in our workshops.
“It will also show students that, despite today’s emphasis on constant success; failure and applying the lessons learned is an important part of innovation.”
Smart Skills is Questacon’s newest national touring programme. It delivers interactive, in-school workshops in regional and metropolitan areas. Workshops expose students to the process of innovation using the steps of designing, prototyping, and testing, using Samsung technology products.
Philip Newton, Vice President – Chief Marketing Officer at Samsung Electronics Australia said programmes such as Smart Skills have the potential to inspire life-long interest in technology and importantly, encourage young people to consider pursuing a career in that area.
“At Samsung, we believe that all young Australians should have access to diverse, quality learning experiences and that we can help enable this through our technology,” Philip said.
“Our CSR programs in Australia work to complement traditional classroom activities, helping to provide strong foundations in areas like STEM and foster new skills and learning opportunities for young Australians.
“Samsung’s technology partnership with Questacon will give more young people the opportunity to use technology as a tool for problem solving and creative learning. It’s our hope that as a result of this partnership, Samsung and Questacon will help inspire and motivate the next generation of Australian technology creators.”
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