ASE 2025 Annual Conference: Full Schedule

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’s 3 days 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, kindly sponsored by Philip Harris, 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!

08:45 GMT

Developing and Supporting New Teachers of post 16 Physics

Thursday January 9, 2025 08:45 - 09:35 GMT

Physics lab

Starting to teach post 16 physics can be a daunting prospect. It often falls to experienced colleagues to help coach colleagues who are at the start of their post 16 journey. Time however is short, and coaching can often be reduced to prep-room chats about content and teaching order. This session is designed to help make coaching time more effective.

It will draw on the content of the Institute of Physics’ post 16 Physics Central programme by looking at key messages, demonstrations, and concept development required within each topic. Delegates will get to explore several areas of the post 16 physics curriculum from the point of view of an experienced teacher coaching a colleague.

They will get the opportunity to identify the key concepts and difficulties within topics and explore strategies and demonstrations essential to concept development.

Speakers

David Farley

Professional Support Coach, Institute of Physics

Thursday January 9, 2025 08:45 - 09:35 GMT
Physics lab

Post-16

Theme Curriculum and New Teaching Approaches
Key Stage / Audience Type ECTs, Global, Teacher Developers, Selected by Teacher Developers' Group, Technicians, Post-16

15:45 GMT

Exploring Human Physiology with Go Direct Sensors: Balance, Chocolate, EKG,

Thursday January 9, 2025 15:45 - 16:35 GMT

Physics lab

An engaging workshop exploring human physiology using Go Direct sensors. Dive into experiments on balance, the effects of chocolate, EKG monitoring, and grip strength analysis. Gain hands-on experience and deepen your understanding of these physiological processes in a fun and interactive environment.

Speakers

Dan Roberts

Sales and Technical Manager, IDS Education

At IDS Education, measurement is our passion. We bridge the gap between education and industry by providing measurement sensors that inspire exploration and innovation.We are proudly offer the world leading Vernier sensors, thoughtfully designed by educators for educators. These sensors... Read More →

Thursday January 9, 2025 15:45 - 16:35 GMT
Physics lab

Post-16

Theme Practical Work
Key Stage / Audience Type ECTs, Global, Teacher Developers, Post-16
Twitter feed @ids_Dan

09:45 GMT

Smart Physics: Unleashing Smartphone Power

Friday January 10, 2025 09:45 - 10:35 GMT

Physics lab

Join a hands-on workshop filled with quick and engaging physics experiments that use the power of smartphone technology. This innovative approach empowers physics teachers and technicians to create dynamic, interactive learning experiences. By combining theory with practical application, it makes science both accessible and exciting.

Participants will explore a range of experiments, from motion analysis to temperature measurements. The workshop demonstrates how smartphone technology, alongside wireless datalogging sensors and the PASCO Smart Carts, can enhance experimentation.

By integrating these tools, teachers and technicians will learn how to captivate students' interest and foster an environment that encourages active participation and a deeper understanding of physics concepts. This workshop promises to be an enriching experience that bridges the gap between theory and practice, making science come alive in real-world contexts.

Please download the FREE SPARKvue app on your Android, and iOS Device in preparation for this workshop.

Speakers

Silas Norman

Product Manager, VITTA Group

Wendy Ford

VITTA Group Brand Manager, VITTA Education

As Brand Manager for the VITTA Group, Wendy is closely involved with the group's dynamic portfolio, which is dedicated to empowering science educators, bringing science to life, and consequently, providing support for the scientists of tomorrow.As an established marketeer, Wendy's... Read More →

Sponsors

VITTA Education

VITTA Education is a leading supplier of scientific equipment to educational institutions like schools, colleges, and universities. While the name might still be new, the dedicated team, exceptional products, and unwavering commitment to supporting educators, lab technicians, students... Read More →

Friday January 10, 2025 09:45 - 10:35 GMT
Physics lab

11-19

Theme Practical Work
Key Stage / Audience Type 11-14, 14-16, ECTs, Technicians
Twitter feed @VITTAEducation

11:15 GMT

Technicians: Foodie Physics

Friday January 10, 2025 11:15 - 12:05 GMT

Physics lab

This session will demonstrate some physics concepts covered at KS3 and KS4 using various food stuffs, giving a more accessible and relatable approach.

Speakers

Jeanette Dyer

Science Technician, Melbourn Village College

School science technician for 12 years (2012- present). Experience at KS3 and KS4 for all sciences and KS5 Biology. Recently elected to ASE Technicians' Committee (Aug 2024). Associate Professional Development Lead for Technicians courses with STEM Learning since 2019 (Cambridge and... Read More →

Sponsors

Philip Harris UK Ltd (Part of the Findel Education Family)

We are Philip Harris. Explorers of science since 1817.For generations we’ve helped to make sure science is one of the undisputed essentials of a great education.We’ve helped to take it off the blackboard and into the lab, creating a rich, hands-on world of test tubes, circuits... Read More →

Friday January 10, 2025 11:15 - 12:05 GMT
Physics lab

Technicians

Theme Practical Work
Key Stage / Audience Type Technicians

12:15 GMT

Technicians: Electromagnetic Magic

Friday January 10, 2025 12:15 - 13:05 GMT

Physics lab

Based on a SSR in Practice March 2023 article, a series of class practical, and interactive demonstrations that cover Magnetism, the ‘Motor Effect’ and ‘Generator Effect’ with examples of everyday applications including making a speaker, and finishing with a puzzle to challenge any Physics teacher.

Speakers

John Jermy

Senior Science Technician, Kings Ely Senior School

Sponsors

Philip Harris UK Ltd (Part of the Findel Education Family)

Friday January 10, 2025 12:15 - 13:05 GMT
Physics lab

Technicians

Theme Practical Work
Key Stage / Audience Type Technicians

14:15 GMT

Integrated circuits in an integrated curriculum – computing in physics

Friday January 10, 2025 14:15 - 15:05 GMT

Physics lab

Cheap and easy to use microcontrollers such as Arduino, BBC Micro:bit, and the Crumble are an excellent way to enhance your 11-18 physics curriculum. In this session we showcase and practice how to integrate strands of the computing curriculum into the physics classroom with hands on demonstrations of how you can build on your students programming skills.

Programming RGB LEDs to model the life cycle of stars (KS5 Physics)

Coding a reaction time experiment (KS3-4 Physics)

Visualising potential divider circuits (KS4-5 Physics)

Sensing circuits and control (BTEC/Vocational) is presented as a curriculum case study:
We teach a module focusing on sensors and transducers as part of the Applied Science BTEC course. To escape the monotony of multimeters, we have adapted the scheme of work to incorporate Micro:Bits instead. Using simple breadboard circuits to connect various sensors to the Micro:Bit, and quick drag & drop coding to retrieve data from them, we get meaningful readings which can be immediately put into contextual applications. In one experiment we use a reed switch to sound a burglar alarm, in another we make an LED array tell the user if their plant’s soil is too wet, too dry or just right. Students leave equipped with the theoretical knowledge of how sensors work, the practical skills to use them in real-life scenarios, and the confidence to explore further.

Speakers

Jed Marshall

Lead Practitioner, Alexandra Park School

Friday January 10, 2025 14:15 - 15:05 GMT
Physics lab

11-19

Theme Practical Work
Key Stage / Audience Type ECTs, Global, Industry, Teacher Developers, 14-16, Post-16, Technicians, ITEs
Twitter feed @MarshallPhysics

15:45 GMT

Technicians: Everything to do with circuits

Friday January 10, 2025 15:45 - 16:35 GMT

Physics lab

In this session we will get the most out of your electronics kit, focussing on motors, LEDs, LDRs, thermistors & capacitors.

Speakers

Andrew Jones RSciTech MInstP

Senior Science Technician and ASE National Committee: Laboratory Technicians, Norwich High School

Sponsors

Philip Harris UK Ltd (Part of the Findel Education Family)

Friday January 10, 2025 15:45 - 16:35 GMT
Physics lab

Technicians

Theme Practical Work
Key Stage / Audience Type Technicians