Devices and Technologies I use in STEM & STEAM education

Khader Humied

I use many tools to help teach STEM classes to teach young children and adults.I find the thinking behind STEM more critical than the devices used to teach it.

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The Methods and The Methods and Tools I useTools I use

3D printers Computer modeling software Old-fashioned crafts and cardboard models Hands-on experiments Drawing with pencil and paper Imagination: The most important STEM tool

3D printers are becoming more accessible and affordable

Libraries, schools and Makers spaces allow anyone to use 3d printers

STEM and Project Based Learning

Computers are the most versatile STEM tool.

Students can use them at home or in the class.

They can collaborate and share files.

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.A college student using computer CAD software to design a house

My EXPERIENCE

I am an architect and a furniture maker.

I taught STEM class to children for the last 10 years.

I teach Computer Aided Design at a community college.

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My favorite STEM tools:

SketchUp software:Easy to use 3D software that allows users to

design and build any ideas they have in mind

3D printer:This technology allows any user to print/ manufacture objects they have designed

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Why use 3D printers

Museums use 3D printers to create duplicates of historic artifacts as learning tools.

A 3D printers can be used in the classroom as a tool to assist students in solving scientific problems and building real objects that can be tested.

Using 3D printers, children can make their own toys and inventions.

STEM is the future of teaching

The world needs a whole generation of problem -solvers. We need to educate students to be divergent thinkers and to think outside the box. Students with open minds and flexible interest in many subjects are able to make new connections and promote innovation.

My Expectations for this class

To learn the theories and practices of implementing STEM education in the classroom

To design and assess my own STEM classes in the future.

To develop better teaching practices

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