Why STEM in the Classroom?
Why STEM in the Classroom?
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The acronym "STEM" is not new alphabet soup. There is a misconception that "STEM" activities belong in a silo with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math classes. However, the concept of "STEM" activities are those activities that encourage students to complete tasks that are interdisciplinary! As adults, it is rare that we accomplish a tasks using only ONE subject area skill. So why does classroom learning operate this way?
What is STEM? Let's hear some stats
Lack of STEM activity in education was known years ago!
NYS Board of Regents approved the Computer Science and Digital Fluency Stanadards in December of 2020. In the creation of the standards (many different stakeholders involved) state that ALL teachers are responsible for helping to create a culture of computer science and digital fluency from K-12.
"Digital literacy is not a teacher certification area, nor is it expected to be or become a “class” students take. Rather, digital literacy should be taught in all subjects and reinforced as students use technology in everyday learning, across all subjects."
-NYSCSDF Standards, Defining Terms, Digital Literacy
"While there is a certification in this area (the Educational Technology Specialist Certification), educational technology, like digital literacy, is not a “class” students take."
-NYSCSDF Standards, Defining Terms, Instructional Technology
What Can I Use in My Classroom?
What Can I Use in My Classroom?
Norwich CSD has a variety of resources to help teachers implement STEM ideas in their classroom learning routine. Check out the list below.
Check what equipment is avilable for use in your classroom by clicking here! Email Casey and Josh or book a time for us to plan how you see these tools fitting into your classroom
📣Teacher Testimonials!
📣Teacher Testimonials!
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