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Engineering Education for Children on the Autism Spectrum: Content, Pedagogy, and Assessment

National Science Foundation

Engineering learning is a lifelong process that starts from a very young age as children discover the world through tinkering, touching, and being curious. Some refer to children as natural engineers (Dorie et al., Young children naturally and informally engage in engineering-related behaviors and activities (Petroski, 2003).

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Evidence Is Mounting That Calculus Should Be Changed. Will Instructors Heed It?

ED Surge

Calculus is a critical on-ramp to careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The study, which occurred over three semesters, randomly assigned students to either learning through lectures, the old-school way, or through “active” calculus instruction that emphasizes student engagement.

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How Purposeful Play Opens the Door to Lifelong Learning

ED Surge

In a fifth-grade class at Redlands Unified School District in California, students sit in pairs, building LEGO® Education robots that hop. And right now, some district leaders and researchers say that's precisely what both students and teachers need. Olivia Davison "He was struggling with the coding and engineering components.

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Engineers of the Future! See Yourself in Tomorrow with Amazon Future Engineer!

CoderZ

Right now, the pipeline for students in these communities to succeed in the tech industry is weak, but it doesn’t have to be. Enter, the Amazon Future Engineer. Access to STEM for All with Amazon Future Engineer. The post Engineers of the Future! See Yourself in Tomorrow with Amazon Future Engineer!

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Where did STEM go?

CoderZ

The speakers especially those from the manufacturing industry kept making the point that their firms needed STEM professionals, particularly for engineering and product development roles. Barton : STEM is without question a priority for K-12 students. Innes : STEM is more than just science, technology, engineering and math.

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Empowering Tomorrow's STEM Leaders: The Role of Coding in Grades K-5

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It fortifies math proficiency, enriches scientific comprehension, and instills engineering mindsets. It also acquaints students with technology and digital literacy. Let’s explore the importance of early coding, its connection with robotics, and its incorporation into various subjects.

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Best STEM Competitions & Contests For Students 2023

The Maker Mom

Below you’ll find an awesome list of science, engineering, and robotics competitions for middle and high school students to help you find the right one for your child. The annual Congressional App Challenge (CAC) is a Congressional initiative to encourage student engagement in STEM and, more specifically, computer science.

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