STEM & STEAM
Design Trends Influencing STEM Education
When it comes to STEM education, many teachers think about utilizing advanced technology and increasing online engagement. However, design trends influence the field in many subtle ways.
By incorporating the ideas below, from active learning classrooms to constant connectivity, educators can better engage students and improve learning outcomes.
Informal Spaces
A traditional classroom with numerous desks facing the front can stifle creativity. During one study, experts analyzed students’ knowledge of technology and engineering literacy. It also looked at learners’ experiences in these topics outside of school. Results revealed that those with more frequent excursions outside of the classroom scored higher than those with few. This study suggests there’s a…