KEY POINTS Start with multi-use technology. Explore your low-tech options. Seek out recyclable materials and resources. With so many opportunities available for creating a makerspace in […]

KEY POINTS Invite STEM professionals to serve as guest speakers. Develop a library makerspace. Use professional development for a knowledgeable staff. In recent years, the importance […]

KEY POINTS Get to know the grant organization. Seek out past grant winners. Make your proposal compelling and personal. Once you have identified one or more […]

KEY POINTS When in doubt, search the web. Use keywords. Explore the community. Once you’ve had the chance to explore the kinds of STEM technologies available […]

KEY POINTS Encourage teamwork via project-based learning. Embrace failure and encourage learning from mistakes. Give students time to create together. Effective teamwork is one of the […]

KEY POINTS Apply problem-solving techniques to non-STEM subjects. Bring technology into any classroom. Focus on teamwork and hands-on learning. Studying the STEM fields is vital for […]

KEY POINTS Use a variety of question types in your tests. Make test content relevant and meaningful. Don’t dwell on the specifics. Although a large portion […]

KEY POINTS Identify and apply STEM solutions to community problems Host discussions with your students Use the Engineering Design Process as a guide By their nature, […]

Ask: Define the problem. Imagine: Brainstorm possible solutions to the problem. Plan: Choose a solution and prepare to execute it. Create: Build prototypes and develop your […]