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    African Astronomical Society conference and General Assembly 2025 (AfAS-2025)

    20โ€“28 Mar 2025
    Emperors Palace Hotel Casino Convention Resort
    Africa/Johannesburg timezone

    Session

    Side Event

    20 Mar 2025, 09:00
    Emperors Palace Hotel Casino Convention Resort

    Emperors Palace Hotel Casino Convention Resort

    64 Jones Rd, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, 1620

    Conveners

    Side Event: BLUEshift Africa 2025

    • Linda Strubbe (Strubbe Educational Consulting)

    Side Event: African Planetarium Association Biannual Workshop

    • Sally Macfarlane (Inter-university Institute for Data Intensive Astronomy)

    Side Event: African Lunar Symposium

    • James Chibueze (University of South Africa)
    • Greg Schmidt (NASA)

    Side Event: BLUEshift Africa 2025

    • Linda Strubbe (Strubbe Educational Consulting)

    Side Event: African Planetarium Association Biannual Workshop

    • Sally Macfarlane (Inter-university Institute for Data Intensive Astronomy)

    Side Event: AfAS-2025 Data Science Hackathon

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    Side Event: AfAS-2025 Data Science Hackathon

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    Side Event: AfAS-2025 Data Science Hackathon

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    Side Event: AfAS-2025 Data Science Hackathon

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    Side Event: AfAS-2025 Data Science Hackathon

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    Side Event: AfAS-2025 Data Science Hackathon

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    Side Event: AfAS-2025 Data Science Hackathon

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    Side Event: AfAS-2025 Data Science Hackathon

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    1. 243. Intro information from UNISA
      22/03/2025, 08:50
    2. 267. SESSION 1: Welcomes and Updates
      Sally Macfarlane (Inter-university Institute for Data Intensive Astronomy)
      22/03/2025, 09:00
    3. 244. Welcome, workshop overview, introductory discussions
      22/03/2025, 09:00

      Theme: Who are we, why are we here, what are we going to learn

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    4. 245. How Learning Works, Part 1
      22/03/2025, 10:35

      Theme: Principles of teaching and learning

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    5. 246. How Learning Works, Part 2 & Active learning
      22/03/2025, 11:00

      Theme: Principles of teaching and learning

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    6. 268. SESSION 2: Planetariums for Community Growth and Development
      22/03/2025, 11:00

      This session focuses on how planetaria contribute to broader societal development, promoting community engagement, building scientific infrastructure, and driving economic growth.

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    7. 247. Teaching inclusively. Quick stretch break
      22/03/2025, 12:55

      Theme: Principles of teaching and learning

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    8. 270. Workshop 2
      Sosina Desu
      22/03/2025, 13:30

      Building the Future of African Planetaria: Collaboration, Innovation, and Community Impact

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    9. 248. Teaching case studies
      22/03/2025, 14:05

      Theme: Principles of teaching and learning

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    10. 271. Affordable projector concepts
      Mr Nico Van der Merwe
      22/03/2025, 15:30
    11. 249. Principles of Backwards Design
      22/03/2025, 15:35

      Theme: Designing effective and inclusive teaching activities

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    12. 250. Challenges of active learning and inclusive teaching
      22/03/2025, 16:05

      Theme: Designing effective and inclusive teaching activities

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    13. 251. Introduction: Design an active learning activity
      22/03/2025, 16:25

      Theme: Designing effective and inclusive teaching activities

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    14. 252. Day 1 Reflection & Wrap-up
      22/03/2025, 16:45
    15. 279. Depart Emperorโ€™s Palace Hotel
      23/03/2025, 07:30
    16. 280. Venue open for assembly
      23/03/2025, 08:30
    17. 255. Intro information from UNISA
      23/03/2025, 08:50
    18. 256. BLUEshift: Welcome to Day 2
      23/03/2025, 09:00
    19. 258. SESSION 3: Planetariums as Tools for Empowering Africa's STEM Future
      23/03/2025, 09:00

      This session highlights how planetariums serve as critical tools for advancing STEM education and fostering scientific literacy, especially in underserved regions.

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    20. 263. Welcome and Opening Remarks
      23/03/2025, 09:00
      • James Chibueze, Distinguished Professor (Astronomy & Astrophysics) At UNISA
      • Takalani Nemaungani, Chief Director for the Astronomy portfolio at the Department of
        Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) in South Africa
      • Greg Schmidt, Director for the NASA Solar System Exploration Research Virtual
        Institute
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    21. 273. Facilitating Think-Pair-Share & Group Work
      23/03/2025, 09:15
    22. 264. Session 1
      James Chibueze (University of South Africa)
      23/03/2025, 09:20
    23. 274. Design an active learning activity, Part 1
      23/03/2025, 10:00
    24. 275. Design an active learning activity, Part 2
      23/03/2025, 11:00
    25. 260. SESSION 4: Planetaria and the Power of Stories: Connecting Culture and Science
      23/03/2025, 11:00

      This session focuses on the power of storytelling in creating engaging and culturally relevant content that connects audiences with astronomy.

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    26. 265. Session 2
      Charles Takalana (SAAO)
      23/03/2025, 11:15
    27. 276. Design an active learning activity, Part 3: Gallery walk & discussion. Quick stretch break
      23/03/2025, 13:00
    28. 261. APA Business Session
      23/03/2025, 13:30

      Committee Selection
      Vision cocreation session

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    29. 277. Reflecting on our teaching
      23/03/2025, 14:10
    30. 269. Session 3
      Greg Schmidt, Kristina Gibbs
      23/03/2025, 14:35
    31. 262. Excursion: Wits Anglo American Digital Dome
      23/03/2025, 15:00
    32. 278. Further resources, Parking Lot questions, Closing
      23/03/2025, 15:55
    33. 272. Session 3 cont.
      Greg Schmidt, Kristina Gibbs
      23/03/2025, 16:00
    34. 266. Discover Your Place in the Universe: A Cosmic Journey to Self-Discovery
      Dominic Vertue (Office of Astronomy for Development)
      Talk

      WORKSHOP 1

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    35. 254. IPS updates
      Susan Murabana
    36. 259. Morning Tea/Coffee
    37. 253. Welcome and Opening
      Talk
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