Ep.52 YouTube & Science Content

Ever wondered whether a science video on YouTube, Vimeo or similar does the best job it can in teaching students science? PhD candidate Petr Lebedev from the School of Physics at the University of Sydney is researching exactly that. For Petr, it's not just the content that matters... it's also about whether the video grabs the viewer's attention enough to create deeper questions and reflections on the science behind the visuals. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education.About Petr LebedevPetr Lebedev is a PhD researcher in Physics Education at the University of Sydney. His PhD is focused on how to create physics education videos that don’t just teach content knowledge but encourage reflection in the viewer. He has also worked with Dr Karl as a researcher on his Discovery Show.More informationhttps://twitter.com/ptrlbdvAbout the FizzicsEd PodcastWith interviews with leading science educators and STEM thought leaders, this science education podcast is about highlighting different ways of teaching kids within and beyond the classroom. It's not just about educational practice & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world!https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON )http://www.aeon.net.au/