Spanning topics from integrating STEM across the curriculum and innovative teaching methods, to the crucial inclusion of underserved communities and the expanding role of technology, this series delivered cutting-edge insights and practical strategies for fostering STEM excellence.
Creating STEM identities for Underserved Communities, Women and Minorities
Discuss best practices in STEM education tailored for underserved communities, women and minorities. Explore strategies to increase access and participation in STEM fields, addressing the unique challenges faced by these groups. Gain valuable insights into creating inclusive learning environments, fostering diversity, and empowering underrepresented individuals to develop and embrace their STEM identity. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and contribute to building a more equitable and diverse STEM landscape.
Integrating STEM Across Curriculum: Innovative Teaching Methods in STEM
Integrating STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) across the curriculum and employing innovative teaching methods in STEM education are crucial for fostering critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and creativity among students. Learn ways that cybersecurity education can be used to design interdisciplinary projects across various subjects, such as mathematics, science, technology and even language arts.
Introduction to STEELS: Leveraging the new STEM Standards in OST
This session will introduce the new Standards for Science, Technology & Engineering, and Environmental Literacy and Sustainability, and Pennsylvania Technology and Engineering (STEELS) and their importance in structuring effective STEM education in OST programs. It will also provide an overview of the standards and tools needed to understand and implement them effectively and their impact on student learning.
Preparing for STEM Careers: 5 Strategies to Ignite Interest in STEM Careers
This virtual session will highlight five ways to engage young people in STEM with a focus on the future. Learn: Strategies to support STEM career exploration during out-of-school time; Techniques for incorporating relevant standards and digital resources; Methods to recognize, nurture and honor student passions and aptitude in STEM; and Strategies for guiding youth in uncovering their own STEM identity and career aspirations.
Role of Technology in STEM / Future Trends in STEM Education
The role of technology in STEM education is evolving faster than instructional material. Explore future trends in STEM education to identify ways your learning community can plan to stay ahead of the technology adoption curve.
STEM Beyond the Classroom
Out-of-school time (OST) learning environments are the perfect venue for youth STEM exploration. These experiences not only strengthen the development of a STEM identity among learners but also provide tangible, hands-on opportunities to cultivate their skills in science and engineering.
Exploring Virtual and Extended Reality Webinars
Virtual reality (VR) and extended reality (XR) are immersive tools that can transform how students experience science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) subjects, build valuable 21st century skills, and explore career pathways..
Exploring Virtual Reality to Enhance STEM Learning in Afterschool and Summer Programming
Explore the use of virtual reality (VR) technology as a tool to enhance STEM learning experiences in afterschool and summer programs. Harrisburg University will guide participants through the basics of VR applications, demonstrate how it can be integrated into current STEM curricula, and discuss age-appropriate implementation strategies for both elementary and middle school students. Experience an interactive demonstration of a VR activity, showcasing its potential to engage students and deepen their understanding of complex scientific concepts.
Leveraging Extended Reality for Social and Emotional Learning and Career Exploration in Afterschool and Summer Programs
Extended reality (XR), encompassing augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), and virtual reality (VR), offers unique opportunities to support social and emotional learning (SEL) and career exploration for youth. Harrisburg University will demonstrate how XR can be leveraged to create immersive environments that simulate real-world experiences, such as virtual job shadowing and interactive scenarios for conflict resolution. Explore practical strategies for using XR to build skills in communication, empathy and teamwork, making it a valuable addition to both SEL and career readiness programming.