San Diego Quality Criteria in STEM/STEAM Education
Component 2.4 Materials and Facilities for STEM/STEAM
Integrated Learning refers to purposeful learning experiences which help students make connections, apply learning, and build skills across subject areas through relevant problems, issues, or phenomena.
Element 2.4a Availability of Materials
Indicator
Teachers have access to a variety of high quality materials and resources which engage students in STEM/STEAM learning. An appropriate quantity of materials for equitable access is available.
Element 2.4b Use of Space
Indicator
Appropriate space is set aside for STEM/STEAM teaching, learning and exhibition to meet the needs of all students.
Element 2.4c Equitable Access to Technology
Indicator
Sufficient, robust and reliable integration of current and emerging technologies, assistive technologies, and digital resources, with connectivity is available for all students, teachers, staff, and school leaders.
Element 2.4d Teacher Application and Use of Technology
Indicator
Teachers design student-driven learning experiences by applying, adapting and integrating technology, along with data-driven decisions, to enhance and transform the student learning experience in creative, meaningful and relevant ways. They seek to empower students towards positive contributions in the digital world. Teachers learn from and with others.
Element 2.4e Technical Support
Indicator
Teachers and students have access to consistent and reliable assistance, maintenance, technical training, and renewal of hardware and software resources.