STEM

Little emphasis placed on Technology and Engineering in schools

Tech and Engineering taught in isolation

Teachers will need to make connections explicit

focuses on developing igh level thinking skills

embraces - collaboration, communication, research, problem solving, critical thinking and creativity

STEM helps develop perserverent problem solving

transforms student thinking

empowering students through exploration and problem solving

Will students see the connection of STEM and their daily lives?

Can anyone teach STEM?

What about STEAM? The Arts?

What is an effective way to assess student in STEM tasks?

So many materials and storage needed for STEM. Where do we keep it?

How can we encourage teachers to embrace the STEM model of teaching and thinking?

How do we keep STEM momentum going after completing one task?

STEM is a great way to promote collaboration and teamwork. How do we teach this effectively?