Flowing The STEM ADRIENNE HANNAN WELLINGTON CITY LIBRARIES

What is STEM? Why such a focus on it? What’s happening in the classroom? Why should libraries care? Sweet STEM examples How to get it done

TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING What is STEM? Real-World Application SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS Interdisciplinary Cohesive Learning Paradigm

Why such a focus on it? Demand for Graduates STEM Students STEM Teachers Number of Graduates

STEM = Why such a focus on it? Equality Closed ethnic & gender gaps Advanced society Science sector & public engaged Skilled workforce Thinkers

Why such a focus on it? Curious A Nation of Curious Minds Enhancing the role of education Public engaging with science & technology Science sector engaging with public

Critical Thinkers, Science Literacy, What’s happening in the classroom? Critical Thinkers, Science Literacy, Innovation ENVIRONMENT LEARNING BLENDED

What’s happening in the classroom? STEM + INQUIRY = BOOM!

Why should libraries care? Life outside the classroom Real-world application Community-building Closing gaps, opening doors Societal health Knowledge creation Personal growth Peoples’ University

Sweet STEM examples Coding or game design workshops Robotics, Arduino, Nao Cardboard construction Lego, Meccano, Knex Digital animation, CAD Filming, stop motion animation Science experiments Exploration stations 3D printing Apps and interactive websites Computing classes Minecraft Live video chat Makerspaces Mad science mysteries Playdough or clay modelling Marble runs Gardening

How to get it done Make a convincing case Know your ‘Why’ User experience design Look for resources & expertise Reusable & sustainable options Children as experts Librarians as facilitators Start Small Staff Skills

How to get it done WOW! HOW? NOW… POW! High Impact Low Impact Low Cost High Cost

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