In this class you will learn about digital assistants like Siri (Apple) and Google Assistant (Android) and exploring what they are able to do. These assistants can help you perform tasks on your phone without using your hands, for example, hearing the voice command “call mum” to make a call to a specific person. Bookings…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
Friday Morning Tech Class: Safely Meeting People Online
More people than ever are forming relationships with people they meet over the internet but how can you ensure you do so safely? This session will cover: How to set up your profile while maintaining your privacy Assessing other people’s profiles for red flags Safety tips when transferring an online relationship offline What to do…
Sound in Space: String Theory
Live performance of science-inspired music with conversations between scientists, composers and performers. The science topics will include string theory (physics) and relationships between invasive and endemic species in Tasmania’s Cataract Gorge (ecology). Using the Hive’s planetarium resource, the music will be accompanied by projected visual images related to each topic. It is designed for the…
Creating Music From Science Ideas
This will be a practical workshop about turning science ideas into music compositions led by composer-educator, Karlin Love, violinist-educator Suzy Turner, and retired physics teacher, Jason Dicker. It is aimed at upper primary through secondary students, but will work fine for adults and thoughtful younger students. We’ll explore how to turn ideas into sound, and…
Creating Music From Science Ideas
This will be a practical workshop about turning science ideas into music compositions led by composer-educator, Karlin Love, violinist-educator Suzy Turner, and retired physics teacher, Jason Dicker. It is aimed at upper primary through secondary students, but will work fine for adults and thoughtful younger students. We’ll explore how to turn ideas into sound, and…
Music from Science: String Theory and Weeds
Live performance of science-inspired music with conversations between scientists, composers and performers. The science topics will include string theory (physics) and relationships between invasive and endemic species in Tasmania’s Cataract Gorge (ecology). The music will be accompanied by projected visual images related to each topic. It is designed for the general public who are curious…
National Science Week @ Bute Early Learning and Primary School
Students will engage in a range of activities based on the National Science Week theme of Innovation: Powering Future Industries. One of the key activities will be students learning about and using a 3D printer (a new learning for our school) to design and prototype an invention that would enhance our lives in the future….
The Web Search Revolution: The Past, Present, and Future of Search – Google, ChatGPT, Bing, and Beyond.
The world of search has undergone a remarkable transformation, from simple keyword queries to a complex, all-pervasive automated decision-making system. With this year marking two important anniversaries: 25 years since Google’s founding and 30 years since the release of the first web search engine, JumpStation, it’s a timely opportunity to reflect on the profound impact…
Yakult Science & Lab Skills Workshop
Yakult is committed to improving and providing a link between education and the food industry. This unique Lab Skills Workshop is ideal for your budding scientist. Attendees will be guided as they carry out simulated scientific testing used to ensure Yakult’s high-quality drink. Each session runs for approximately 90 minutes. This includes a free factory…
National Science Quiz
The National Science Quiz is a fast-paced and fun live quiz show held in Melbourne for National Science Week. Join host Charlie Pickering and special guest team captains Nate Byrne – ABC News Breakfast (ABC TV) and Simon Pampena – Catalyst (ABC TV) / Outrageous Acts of Science (Discovery Channel) for a celebration of science….