https://padlet.com/hannahgmckenna/t7ojk6qicern Hannah McKenna en-us 2019-02-07 02:22:47 UTC 2019-02-08 04:48:16 UTC hello@padlet.com hannahgmckenna https://padlet.com/hannahgmckenna/t7ojk6qicern/wish/328571882 Humans have a natural curiosity and want to know the answers behind things that interest them - educators should capitalize on that. This is inquiry-based instruction.]]> 2019-02-07 02:28:11 UTC https://padlet.com/hannahgmckenna/t7ojk6qicern/wish/328571882 hannahgmckenna https://padlet.com/hannahgmckenna/t7ojk6qicern/wish/328571898 Experiential learning can lead to an increase in student's confidence and self esteem.]]> 2019-02-07 02:28:19 UTC https://padlet.com/hannahgmckenna/t7ojk6qicern/wish/328571898 hannahgmckenna https://padlet.com/hannahgmckenna/t7ojk6qicern/wish/328571920 There is a large gap in what we teach students to do with technology and what is actually expected of them - this causes students to fall behind in the "real world."]]> 2019-02-07 02:28:28 UTC https://padlet.com/hannahgmckenna/t7ojk6qicern/wish/328571920 hannahgmckenna https://padlet.com/hannahgmckenna/t7ojk6qicern/wish/328571932 We need to focus on helping our students see the big picture so they can be scientifically literate citizens. They should consider both the short and the long term. ]]> 2019-02-07 02:28:33 UTC https://padlet.com/hannahgmckenna/t7ojk6qicern/wish/328571932 hannahgmckenna https://padlet.com/hannahgmckenna/t7ojk6qicern/wish/328571942 In this type of instruction, the teacher should be a guide and consistently work to "further the students understanding."]]> 2019-02-07 02:28:38 UTC https://padlet.com/hannahgmckenna/t7ojk6qicern/wish/328571942 hannahgmckenna https://padlet.com/hannahgmckenna/t7ojk6qicern/wish/328571966 Many of the jobs of the future that we may not even know to exist yet will require some familiarity with STEM.]]> 2019-02-07 02:28:46 UTC https://padlet.com/hannahgmckenna/t7ojk6qicern/wish/328571966 hannahgmckenna https://padlet.com/hannahgmckenna/t7ojk6qicern/wish/328571972 In the past, STEM has not always been integrated well. This is something that many recent developers are trying to change, and are instead focusing on its ability to work with real world problems.]]> 2019-02-07 02:28:50 UTC https://padlet.com/hannahgmckenna/t7ojk6qicern/wish/328571972 hannahgmckenna https://padlet.com/hannahgmckenna/t7ojk6qicern/wish/328571981 The way STEM is taught is far more different than the way STEM is actually done. ]]> 2019-02-07 02:28:54 UTC https://padlet.com/hannahgmckenna/t7ojk6qicern/wish/328571981 hannahgmckenna https://padlet.com/hannahgmckenna/t7ojk6qicern/wish/328571989 Need to focus on outcomes from STEM and not clearly defining it, as that leads to compartmentalizing it. ]]> 2019-02-07 02:28:57 UTC https://padlet.com/hannahgmckenna/t7ojk6qicern/wish/328571989 hannahgmckenna https://padlet.com/hannahgmckenna/t7ojk6qicern/wish/328572003 Many parents, educators, and members of Congress do not realize the importance STEM has on future generations. ]]> 2019-02-07 02:29:03 UTC https://padlet.com/hannahgmckenna/t7ojk6qicern/wish/328572003 hannahgmckenna https://padlet.com/hannahgmckenna/t7ojk6qicern/wish/328572013 Make it relevant, and sometimes that means starting small - such as problems related to STEM within one's very own school.]]> 2019-02-07 02:29:09 UTC https://padlet.com/hannahgmckenna/t7ojk6qicern/wish/328572013 hannahgmckenna https://padlet.com/hannahgmckenna/t7ojk6qicern/wish/328572022 Students should follow the engineering design process, where "students define problems, conduct background research, develop multiple ideas for solutions, develop and create a prototype, and then test, evaluate, and redesign them." Essentially, creating mastery of a product. ]]> 2019-02-07 02:29:13 UTC https://padlet.com/hannahgmckenna/t7ojk6qicern/wish/328572022 hannahgmckenna https://padlet.com/hannahgmckenna/t7ojk6qicern/wish/328572036 STEM is entirely open ended learning without clear or definite answers]]> 2019-02-07 02:29:18 UTC https://padlet.com/hannahgmckenna/t7ojk6qicern/wish/328572036 hannahgmckenna https://padlet.com/hannahgmckenna/t7ojk6qicern/wish/328572047 Collaboration is incredibly important to STEM, and it is also important to add in different views and opinions, such as adding in art for design purposes.]]> 2019-02-07 02:29:23 UTC https://padlet.com/hannahgmckenna/t7ojk6qicern/wish/328572047 hannahgmckenna https://padlet.com/hannahgmckenna/t7ojk6qicern/wish/328572061 STEM focuses on mastery and so it is okay to be wrong - it helps students learn how to adjust and rethink their problems in order to find a new solution.]]> 2019-02-07 02:29:26 UTC https://padlet.com/hannahgmckenna/t7ojk6qicern/wish/328572061