Name: Using Videos to Enhance Science Education
Start: 2025-01-11T15:30:00+0000
End: 2025-01-11T16:20:00+0000

The ASE is delighted to be hosting its Annual Conference, generously sponsored by AQA, at the University of Nottingham from 9th to 11th January 2025. International sessions are incorporated throughout the event for this year and we will have a great exhibition with lots of exclusive Conference offers. Post-16 focus-day and for those involved in leading and delivering professional development, the Teacher Developers’ Group programme is Thursday. Friday is the dedicated Technicians day and Early Career Teacher day. Sessions for both Primary and 11-19 are threaded throughout all 3 days with a focus on Research on Saturday.
Book your tickets now at https://ase2025AnnConf.eventbrite.co.uk - and remember, if you are an ASE member you will benefit from hugely discounted prices! Check out our membership here - it’s free for Early Career Teachers and only £25 for Technicians!

Saturday January 11, 2025 15:30 - 16:20 GMT

Coates C27

Chemistry Professor Sir Martyn Poliakoff FREng FRS will talk about his experience of using YouTube videos to bring chemistry to a wider audience and to inspire a new generation of chemists. Physics teacher Simon Poliakoff (Sir Martyn’s son) will then share a variety of practical strategies to effectively use videos to support science teaching in schools and colleges including using videos to reduce cognitive load.

Speakers

Sir Martyn Poliakoff CBE FREng FRS

Professor, University of Nottingham

Sir Martyn is the face of the YouTube channel Periodic Videos www.youtube.com/@periodicvideos founded in 2008 with 718 videos, more than 286 million views and over 2000 watch years since 2012. He is a Research Professor of Chemistry at the University of Nottingham. He has taught Chemistry... Read More →

Simon Poliakoff

Physics teacher and Lead Practitioner Teaching and Learning, The Priory School Hitchin

I have worked as a physics and science teacher for 20 years in a variety of settings from Ethiopia to Hitchin. During my career I have been involved in a wide range of programmes to support non-specialists teaching physics as well as delivering whole school CPD aimed at improving... Read More →

Saturday January 11, 2025 15:30 - 16:20 GMT
Coates C27

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Theme Curriculum and New Teaching Approaches
Key Stage / Audience Type ECTs, Global, Industry, Teacher Developers, 7 to 11, 11-14, 14-16, Post-16

ASE 2025 Annual Conference

Sir Martyn Poliakoff CBE FREng FRS

Simon Poliakoff

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