Embedded Files
What is it?
What is it?
Through two iterations of PAsmart Advancing Grants, the SHINEonPA STEM Ecosystem has bundled together an equipment roster alongside professional learning. The intent of this information is to share what we've done so that readers can either partner with us on future endeavors or facilitate their own hubs.
The equipment we've found most valuable include Apple iPads, Sphero Bolt Power Packs, Little Bits STEAM kits, Lego Spike Prime, Strabeees, Hummingbird kits, Ozobots, and Dremel 3D45 3D Printers.
What do Learning Hubs Accomplish?
What do Learning Hubs Accomplish?
In an effort to promote Computer Science (CS) and STEM education across the SHINEonPA STEM Ecosystem, we designed 21st Century Learning Hubs for use in schools, libraries, and community centers. This model was based on cultivating a regional approach to hands-on CS/STEM education. Currently, this “Model Makerspace Roadmap” is serving 12 public school districts and 12 additional public libraries.
Why is This Important?
Why is This Important?
These 21st Century Learning Hubs include tools designed to be inclusive of all K-8 students and to target schools and community libraries that lack access to tools children can use to explore STEM-based phenomena. Locations were selected based on need, underrepresented student populations, and equitable geographic distribution.
The 21st Century Learning Hubs serves two purposes:
To increase CS and STEM resources for students who have not traditionally had access to this form of instruction, and
To provide formal and non-formal educators with a hands-on opportunity to experience effective use of the space and resources.
To accomplish these goals, a series of professional development modules was developed to provide in-depth guidance on setting up a makerspace, using the equipment with students, and effectively transitioning learning spaces to a more student-centered, hands-on approach that encourages individual student growth and discovery.
Report abuse