Smart Brief – Fred Ende
“And it was through that collaborative design that the group was considering one of their focal areas to explore: What makes a learning opportunity truly “STEM”? As I listened to their conversation, I reflected on just how busy the “STEM” landscape has become. With language fluctuating from “STEM” to “STEAM” to “STREAM”, it can be very challenging to navigate. What direction should a school or district take? How can we focus on the underlying principles that a “STEM” or “STEAM” or “STREAM” focus is meant to foster? How do we make sure that, at the core, a “STEM” initiative is truly STEM?” (more)