“When students are engaged and start to see the real life impact of a subject, they’re more enthusiastic about it – I noticed an increased motivation to learn.”
It takes 2 minutes to register. We’ll let you know when the activity is running.
➕ Benefits for your class
They see the applications of their learning
I’m a Medic makes clear links between careers and their curricula
Students see the real-life applications of what they’re learning about in school.
They discover new careers they didn’t know existed
Students connect with healthcare workers from a diverse range of backgrounds, disciplines, and industries.
They’ll come across people in careers they might not have known about or considered.
When students connect with people who look like them; who talk like them; who have similar experiences or backgrounds; students are more likely to see people in STEM as ‘normal people’ and develop a sense that STEM is ‘for me’.
Their science capital is supported
Students see healthcare workers are normal people with hobbies and interests and pets and families, breaking down stereotypes of what people in healthcare roles are ‘supposed’ to look like.
When students connect with people who look like them; who talk like them; who have similar experiences or backgrounds; students are more likely to develop a sense that STEM is ‘for me’.
Students can log in at any time to read healthcare workers’ profiles and send questions.
Students create their own accounts using a link you create. This will take them around 10 minutes; send it to them the day before your chat, or earlier.
You book Chats for times that suit you and your students.
