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STEM vs. STEAM: The importance of the Arts

Neo LMS

As such, there is a great deal of focus on making certain students understand science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) subjects. Yet, there are some educators and STEM professionals who disagree with this largely technical focus. This has resulted in a movement for teachers to provide a STEAM education rather than STEM. .

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How STEM is preparing students for future careers

Neo LMS

There are few areas of our lives in which science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) don’t play a key role. As this continues, it is important to introduce children to STEM concepts from an early age. Let’s take a closer look at how STEM in schools sets children up for their future careers.

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3 ways to build engagement in STEM classrooms

eSchool News

The same is true—and arguably more important—for students who are less interested in science and STEM fields. Engagement, after all, is a critical contributing factor to students pursuing a STEM pathway in college and in the workforce. Student engagement is critical regardless of what subject is being taught.

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Sparking Inquiry in the Classroom

A Principal's Reflections

While creating tasks that empower learners to develop their own questions is the ultimate goal, teachers can use scaffolded stems to get the ball rolling. Below is a version of a resource that can be found in Chapter 4 of Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms.

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The STEM Careers Coalition Presents a New Collection of Curated Digital Content for Manufacturing Day 2023 

eSchool News

In celebration of National Manufacturing Day, the STEM Careers Coalition – the first-of-its-kind national STEM initiative powered by corporate leaders and anchored in schools by Discovery Education – offers students and families new STEM resources to explore the world of modern manufacturing. Charlotte, NC. –

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How to Create Apps in the Classroom and Inspire Design Thinking

The CoolCatTeacher

Alefiya shares how app building can enhance STEM education and how it also teaches essential skills like teamwork, problem-solving, and passion-based learning. Their site is full of every presentation, rubric, and even a full curricuulm to teach design thinking and app building. For more information, visit MAD-Learn's website.

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Stem Education in 2020

Ask a Tech Teacher

A growing focus of schools is STEM. Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Brianna, has some general observations about STEM education in 2020: Stem Education in 2020. ” The world’s workforce lacked a lot of science specialists, that is why STEM education became more popular. So, what is STEM education?

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