Call for Scientix 2 Teachers Panel

Academic year 2013 - 2014

28/10/2013
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CALL FOR THE SCIENTIX 2 TEACHERS PANEL
Academic year 2013 - 2014
Aim
During the first 3 years of the Scientix project, a teacher panel provided support through
numerous activities such as: establishing scientific and pedagogical criteria for content
collection; analysing, commenting, and rating Scientix teaching materials and resources;
giving feedback on the usability of the portal and its services; providing input into the
preparation of the European conference; monitoring the dissemination of the project at
regional and national level; participating in national and international conferences and events
to present the project and participating actively in the communities of practice accessible on
the portal.
Now, Scientix is taking the next step forward and has begun the second part of the project. In
the frame of this new cycle, and after the success of the first teachers panel, Scientix is
looking for dynamic, motivated and creative teachers to be part of our new Scientix
Teachers Panel.
Teachers are therefore invited to apply to be part of the Teachers Panel for the 2013 2014
academic year, as either Scientix Ambassadors (teachers or ex-teachers with experience in
disseminating science education, in sharing their expertise, participating in European
projects, etc.) or Scientix Deputy Ambassadors (teachers looking to contribute to science
education in Europe with limited experience in European projects).
Teachers from the following countries are invited to apply: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,
Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands,
Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey, and United Kingdom.
In total, the Teachers Panel will be made up of 30 Ambassadors and 60 Deputy
Ambassadors.
Main tasks
Be part of and learn about an important European project promoting science education
Carry out dissemination of Scientix activities at national level
Support the Scientix project both at European level and national level
Teachers characteristics
Basic knowledge of English (understanding, reading, speaking)
Able to attend face to face meetings
If not teaching Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or
Biology, he/she must have done it in the past and must have contact and good relationship
with other active STEM teachers in her/his country.
Interest in learning and sharing experiences and good practices
Basic knowledge of spreadsheets, email, social media and coordination preferable
Interest and experience in presenting to teachers.
Eager to contribute to the dissemination and sharing of experiences in Science Education.

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Detailed tasks and estimated time required
Tasks
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(November 2013 August 2014)
Ambassadors
Deputy
ambassadors
days days
Mentor the Deputy Ambassadors. 0.5 0
Receive training from the Scientix Ambassador and EUN 0 0.5*
Attend the Teachers Panel kick-off meeting, in Brussels 2* 2*
Attend the 2
nd
Teachers Panel workshop to take place in
spring 2014 (dates and location to be confirmed)
2* 2*
Disseminate Scientix at national level 1 1
Present Scientix at, at least, one teachers event / conference
at national level
1 0.5
Offer operational support in terms of pedagogical quality
control (e.g. analysing resources available on the portal) and
provide feedback on the project tools and services to ensure
they are attractive and meet the requirements of a wide range
of STEM educators, teachers and pupils when requested by
EUN
4 1.5
Support the National Contact Points on their Scientix
activities
2 1
Participate in the Communities of Practice (CoP) of Scientix 1 0.5
Participate in ad hoc online meetings regarding the
Ambassadors and deputy ambassadors tasks (dates to be
confirmed).
1 0.5
Publish in local and social media 0.5 0.5
Report on activities carried out for the project (timesheets,
reports on events attended, dissemination carried out, tasks,
etc.) as requested by EUN.
1 0.5
TOTAL working days (+meeting days) 12 (+4) 6 (+4)
(*) Days travelling and attending face to face meetings do not count as working days as they
are considered training. Training from Ambassadors are not considered working days for the
same reason.
Ambassadors:
Number of meeting days: 4 days including travel (travel and subsistence
2

covered by the project budget)
Number of working days: 12 days (day rates covered by project budget)
Deputy Ambassadors:
Number of meeting days: 4 days including travel (travel and subsistence
2

covered by the project budget)
Number of working days: 6 days (day rates covered by project budget)


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Some of the tasks may vary for a better implementation and dissemination of the project.
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Travel includes flight or train from city of origin to city where the event is taking place. It does not include local travel (i.e. taxis,
metro, etc) or travel to/from airport.
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Stipend and benefits
Invitation to one of the Teachers Panel kick-off meetings: both travel and subsistence
covered by project
3
. These days will not be counted as working days. All the Ambassadors
and Deputy Ambassadors are expected to attend. The Teachers Panel kick-off meetings
will take place in Brussels on:
o 30
th
November and 1
st
December
o 7
th
and 8
th
December.
Participants will attend only one of the sessions and all representatives from each country
will be invited to come during the same weekend.
Invitation to the 2
nd
Teachers Workshop to be organized in spring 2014 (exact location and
dates to be confirmed). Both travel and subsistence covered by project
3
. These days will
not be counted as working days.
For Scientix Ambassadors: 1,800 EUR for the additional 12 days of work paid in
September 2014, including VAT/taxes after the submission of the corresponding timesheets
and debit notes.
For Scientix Ambassadors: 900 EUR for the additional 6 days of work paid in September
2014, including VAT/taxes after the submission of the corresponding timesheets and debit
notes.
Reimbursement of up to 300 EUR to both Ambassadors and Deputy Ambassadors for
travel, subsistence and conference fees connected to the dissemination of Scientix at
national events, upon submission of relevant invoices (reimbursement will be carried out at
the same time as the payment for the days worked in September 2014). Boarding passes /
train tickets must always be submitted as well as copy of participation certificate. The
eligibility of the events will need to be confirmed by EUN before the events.
Possibility to interact with other STEM teachers of Europe.

Notes:
Deadline to apply: 6
th
November 2013 (or until all positions are covered).
Selected teachers will be informed by email by 11
th
November 2013
If you have any questions or require further information, please contact:
Victor J. Perez-Rubio, victor.perez[AT]eun.org
Dr. Agueda Gras-Velazquez, agueda.gras[AT]eun.org

To apply for SCIENTIX AMBASSADOR:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/S3G79
WX
To apply for SCIENTIX DEPUTY
AMBASSADOR:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/3N57Q
SC


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Travel includes flight or train from city of origin to city where the event is taking place. It does not include local travel (i.e. taxis,
metro, etc) or travel to/from airport.