Visiting American Professionals: STEAM Education
6 years ago
Today's employers are concerned that schools aren't providing students with the technical skills and communication skills necessary for today's entry-level jobs. As pressure builds to better prepare young learners for an increasingly global and increasingly technological workplace and work experiences, school leaders must collaborate and communicate with a broader collection of stakeholders. Come learn about the rationale for integrative teaching and learning, student-driven project-based and problem-based inquiry, and integrating STEM concepts in every school subject, grade and classroom. Learn about trends in interdisciplinary teaching, makerspaces and other creative spaces, and important adjustments in the way schools plan their curricula.
Platform Link: All participants that are joining remotely and all Points of Contact at hosting sites must register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about how to join the meeting. Click the link below to register.https://zoom.us/meeting/register/3571686c24373a48d746f627e8486654
Speaker's Bio:
http://cligs.vt.edu/people/jim-a-egenrieder/
Learning Goals:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
• Discuss how STEM and STEAM education strategies develop creative and critical thinking, and how these initiatives help develop the “habits of mind” students need to be successful in an ever-evolving world;
• Identify ways to integrate STEAM and STEAM concepts to make other subjects more engaging and interesting for students;
• Explain modern trends and ways to advance STEAM education in all subjects, and all levels of education.