Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math (STEaM) Integration
Why STEaM? Why now?
All students need to be prepared and inspired to meet the challenges of our ever-changing global society through applied critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, collaboration and communication. The goal should be to harness the creative energy of students through innovative teaching and authentic project-based learning while providing all learners the opportunity to stretch their thinking. STEAM integration increases student engagement, raises motivation, focuses on relevant issues and assists students to grasp the ability to plan, design, reflect and adapt.
What’s with the A?
Research in cognitive and social neuroscience shows that arts activities enhance creativity, problem solving, memory systems, and analytical skills - all critical for STEM success.
(Sousa & Pilecki, 2013)
How We Can Help
It is an understatement to say that time and funding are limited in today's educational environment. However, we are still responsible to provide opportunities for all students to become engaged thinkers and learners that will embrace tomorrow's challenges with today's ideas. Our consulting services can help in a variety of ways, including the following:
All students need to be prepared and inspired to meet the challenges of our ever-changing global society through applied critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, collaboration and communication. The goal should be to harness the creative energy of students through innovative teaching and authentic project-based learning while providing all learners the opportunity to stretch their thinking. STEAM integration increases student engagement, raises motivation, focuses on relevant issues and assists students to grasp the ability to plan, design, reflect and adapt.
What’s with the A?
Research in cognitive and social neuroscience shows that arts activities enhance creativity, problem solving, memory systems, and analytical skills - all critical for STEM success.
(Sousa & Pilecki, 2013)
How We Can Help
It is an understatement to say that time and funding are limited in today's educational environment. However, we are still responsible to provide opportunities for all students to become engaged thinkers and learners that will embrace tomorrow's challenges with today's ideas. Our consulting services can help in a variety of ways, including the following:
- Student Project packages tailored to meet the specific needs of your teachers and students. Project-based investigations can be designed for entire schools, individual grade levels and classrooms or small groups of students.
- Walk you through the process of pinpointing your needs and goals in terms of STEM/STEaM integration
- Help you locate funding resources
- Develop a plan that fosters a culture of inquiry among students and teachers
- Online Tech Mentoring for Teachers
- Consulting packages available for districts, schools, grade level PLCs, individual classrooms, homeschool settings, & after school programs.
For more information on any of these options, please contact us.
STEaM Resources for Teachers
Book List
Coding Resources
- Code.org Computer Science Curriculum
- Made with Code (great mentoring resources for girls!)
- Scratch Jr. Curriculum
- Coding app list
Additional Links