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Members Free Webinar Series
SASTA is offering a series of interactive online workshops led by valued members of our science education community. These live sessions are designed to be practical, engaging, and relevant to classroom practice, and are free for SASTA members to attend.
2026 MEMBERS FREE Webinar Series: Digital Tools to Engage the Modern Learner
Presenter: Jakob Roth, Mercedes College
Intended audience: junior secondary (7-10)
Discover several free and simple digital tools that require minimal preparation time which can be used to supplement existing lessons which engage students and offer unique insights. OneNote as a learner management tool will be shared to showcase how it can be used to streamline lessons and help students stay organised. Several Lesson Starters will be shared that motivate students and practice fundamental skills. To generate interest and spark curiosity, Desmos Classroom can be used to guide students in all key concept areas. Formative assessment tools using Quizizz will be shared and how best to manage these tools effectively for improved student learning outcomes.
Details
Date:
Time: 4.00pm - 5.00pm
Venue: Online
Bookings close: 28/07/2026
Event Pricing
| Type | Regular price |
|---|---|
| Personal Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Corporate Member - SA School (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Corporate Membership - Business or Interstate School (1 day) | $0.00 |
| 1st Year of Teaching Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| 2nd Year of Teaching Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Student Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Joint Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Life Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Retired Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Complimentary Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
Description
Presenter: Jakob Roth, Mercedes College
Intended audience: junior secondary (7-10)
Discover several free and simple digital tools that require minimal preparation time which can be used to supplement existing lessons which engage students and offer unique insights. OneNote as a learner management tool will be shared to showcase how it can be used to streamline lessons and help students stay organised. Several Lesson Starters will be shared that motivate students and practice fundamental skills. To generate interest and spark curiosity, Desmos Classroom can be used to guide students in all key concept areas. Formative assessment tools using Quizizz will be shared and how best to manage these tools effectively for improved student learning outcomes.
2026 MEMBERS FREE Webinar Series: Embedding Aboriginal Contexts: A STEM Approach toward Cultural Inclusivity and Scientific Inquiry
Presenters: Caroline Dean, Deparment for Education
How can STEM teaching spark curiosity, creativity, and cultural inclusivity through embedding Aboriginal contexts? This webinar introduces conceptual learning about living, earth, and space systems, incorporating systems thinking with interactions and interconnections that shape the behaviour of these systems.
Participants will engage in active learning by exploring evaporation in water management, celestial patterns, and the marine ecosystem of the Gayinbara—developed in partnership with South Australian Aboriginal Nations.
Teachers will explore how to showcase First Nations Australians’ scientific knowledges and achievements, providing opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students see their cultures reflected, while supporting all students to engage with respect and reconciliation.
Target Audience: Years R-10
Details
Date:
Time: 4.00pm - 5.00pm
Venue: Online
Bookings close: 25/08/2026
Event Pricing
| Type | Regular price |
|---|---|
| Personal Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Corporate Member - SA School (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Corporate Membership - Business or Interstate School (1 day) | $0.00 |
| 1st Year of Teaching Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| 2nd Year of Teaching Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Student Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Joint Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Life Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Retired Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Complimentary Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
Description
Presenters: Caroline Dean, Deparment for Education
How can STEM teaching spark curiosity, creativity, and cultural inclusivity through embedding Aboriginal contexts? This webinar introduces conceptual learning about living, earth, and space systems, incorporating systems thinking with interactions and interconnections that shape the behaviour of these systems.
Participants will engage in active learning by exploring evaporation in water management, celestial patterns, and the marine ecosystem of the Gayinbara—developed in partnership with South Australian Aboriginal Nations.
Teachers will explore how to showcase First Nations Australians’ scientific knowledges and achievements, providing opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students see their cultures reflected, while supporting all students to engage with respect and reconciliation.
Target Audience: Years R-10
2026 MEMBERS FREE Webinar Series: Moderating with ACARA 101
Presenters: Dina Matheson, Specialised Assistance School for Youth
This webinar introduces those teaching the Australian Curriculum V9 Science to the process of moderation and design of quality assessment tasks. There will be an opportunity for some low-stakes peer moderation. To truly get the most out of this, please bring along a copy of any Science task that you have, de-identified.
Details
Date:
Time: 4.00pm - 5.00pm
Venue: Online
Bookings close: 08/09/2026
Event Pricing
| Type | Regular price |
|---|---|
| Personal Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Corporate Member - SA School (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Corporate Membership - Business or Interstate School (1 day) | $0.00 |
| 1st Year of Teaching Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| 2nd Year of Teaching Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Student Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Joint Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Life Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Retired Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Complimentary Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
Description
Presenters: Dina Matheson, Specialised Assistance School for Youth
This webinar introduces those teaching the Australian Curriculum V9 Science to the process of moderation and design of quality assessment tasks. There will be an opportunity for some low-stakes peer moderation. To truly get the most out of this, please bring along a copy of any Science task that you have, de-identified.