Practical Approaches to Integrating ICTs in STEAM Education

Practical Approaches to Integrating ICTs in STEAM Education
Author: Stefanos Xefteris
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2022
Genre: Computer-assisted instruction
ISBN: 9781668438626

"This book will provide both practicing educators and researchers in the field of education science with novel teaching scenarios and interventions as well as frameworks of operation for integrating multiple technologies in novel STEAM based scenarios"--

Handbook of Research on Integrating ICTs in STEAM Education

Handbook of Research on Integrating ICTs in STEAM Education
Author: Xefteris, Stefanos
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 465
Release: 2022-05-27
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1668438631

Modern society gives great importance to scientific and technological literacy, development of “21st century skills,” and creating individuals who are not passive users of ICT tools but active thinkers and even tinkerers. The learning process is thus constantly evolving to facilitate the acquisition of such skills, such as setting goals and making evidence-based decisions, thinking critically, and solving problems while efficiently managing time as well as using technology, cooperating ethically, and communicating effectively. STEAM is the approach to learning that uses concepts from natural sciences, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics to foster critical thinking, computational and design thinking, as well working effectively together, mimicking the process followed by scientists. The end goal is engaged and motivated students who participate in experiential and inquiry-based learning in fun, immersive environments that facilitate learning through a creative process. The Handbook of Research on Integrating ICTs in STEAM Education includes current research focusing on the development of STEAM and ICT educational practices, tools, workflows, and frames of operation that encourage science skills, but also skills related to the arts and humanities such as creativity, imagination, and reflection on ethical implications. Covering topics such as early childhood education, machine learning education, educational robotics, and web-based simulations, this major reference work is an essential resource for engineers, educators of both K-12 and higher education, education administration, libraries, pre-service teachers, computer scientists, researchers, and academics.

Pushing the Frontier

Pushing the Frontier
Author: Seng Chee Tan
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 163
Release: 2017-04-20
Genre: Education
ISBN: 981104239X

This book focuses on the integration of information and communication technologies (ICT) into K-12 education. It documents the authors’ reflections on the approaches and issues that have facilitated implementation of ICT integration in education as well as their experience in integrating ICT in education at multiple levels – policies that empower schools; learning environments that encompass the hardware, services and support systems; school-based teaching and learning frameworks; research and development of ICT-enabled pedagogies and innovative professional development models.

Practical Use of Ict in Science and Mathematics Teachers' Training at Duce

Practical Use of Ict in Science and Mathematics Teachers' Training at Duce
Author: Ayoub Kafyulilo
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
Total Pages: 73
Release: 2011-10
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 3656020787

Master's Thesis from the year 2011 in the subject Computer Science - Didactics, University of Twente (Behavioural Science), course: ICT in science and mathematics - Educational Science and Technology, language: English, abstract: This study investigated the ways through which pre-service science and mathematics teachers at Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE) can acquire competencies for integrating technology pedagogy and content in teaching. Specifically the study investigated the preservice teachers' ICT integration competencies; practices that can be effective in enhancing pre-service science and mathematics teachers' competency in integrating technology, pedagogy and content; as well as the impact of those practices in the development of preservice teachers' technological pedagogical content knowledge. An action research approach was employed in the study, employing the pre and post-intervention assessment of preservice teachers' knowledge on technology, pedagogy and content. Planed interventions were carried out during the study, to enable preservice teachers to identify areas of weaknesses in their technology integration competencies, and propose alternative approaches for addressing the identified weaknesses. Student questionnaire, instructor interview and observation checklist were used to collect date before, during and after intervention. Researcher's log book, digital camera and audio recorder were used in recording events and activities taking place during the study. Findings revealed that when preservice teachers engage in hands on activities such as microteaching, lesson design and the opportunity to share their ideas with peers, they easily developed their technological pedagogical content knowledge. An analysis of knowledge change after the intervention, showed a significant difference between pre-intervention and post intervention preservice teachers' knowledge of TPACK. It is therefore concluded that, the adoption of hands on ac

Using ICT in Inquiry-Based Science Education

Using ICT in Inquiry-Based Science Education
Author: Geraldo W. Rocha Fernandes
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 106
Release: 2019-05-21
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3030178951

This book analyzes the main Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) used in science education and the main theoretical approaches that support science education mediated by ICT in order to show how digital technologies can be employed in Inquiry-Based Science Education. It presents the results of a comprehensive review of studies focusing both on the use and effects of digital technologies in science education and on the different theoretical approaches that support the use of ICTs in science teaching.By doing so, the book provides a useful summary of the current research in the field and a strong analysis of its limitations. It concludes that there are few studies that report strategies and didactics for the practical use of ICT in science classes and that the use of ICT in science education can’t be seen as an isolated action without a theoretical basis to support it. Based on these conclusions, the volume identifies the main ICTs used in inquiry activities, the main steps in inquiry activities used in science education and their approaches to the use of ICT. It shows that the use of ICT in Inquiry-Based Science Education allows students to develop more active work styles, improved attitudes towards science, better conceptual and theoretical understanding, improved reasoning, better modelling capabilities, and improved teamwork, along with improvements in other abilities. Using ICT in Inquiry-Based Science Education will be a valuable resource for science teachers and science teacher educators looking for an introductory text that presents an overview of the scientific research analyzing the implementation of digital technologies in science teaching and that provides useful insights to all educators interested in using digital technologies to introduce their students in the world of scientific inquiry and research.

Digital Tools and Solutions for Inquiry-Based STEM Learning

Digital Tools and Solutions for Inquiry-Based STEM Learning
Author: Levin, Ilya
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 393
Release: 2017-03-31
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1522525262

In the digital age, the integration of technology has become a ubiquitous aspect of modern society. These advancements have significantly enhanced the field of education, allowing students to receive a better learning experience. Digital Tools and Solutions for Inquiry-Based STEM Learning is a comprehensive source of scholarly material on the transformation of science education classrooms through the application of technology. Including numerous perspectives on topics such as instructional design, social media, and scientific argumentation, this book is ideally designed for educators, graduate students, professionals, academics, and practitioners interested in the latest developments in the field of STEM education.

STEM Integration in K-12 Education

STEM Integration in K-12 Education
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 143
Release: 2014-02-28
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0309297990

STEM Integration in K-12 Education examines current efforts to connect the STEM disciplines in K-12 education. This report identifies and characterizes existing approaches to integrated STEM education, both in formal and after- and out-of-school settings. The report reviews the evidence for the impact of integrated approaches on various student outcomes, and it proposes a set of priority research questions to advance the understanding of integrated STEM education. STEM Integration in K-12 Education proposes a framework to provide a common perspective and vocabulary for researchers, practitioners, and others to identify, discuss, and investigate specific integrated STEM initiatives within the K-12 education system of the United States. STEM Integration in K-12 Education makes recommendations for designers of integrated STEM experiences, assessment developers, and researchers to design and document effective integrated STEM education. This report will help to further their work and improve the chances that some forms of integrated STEM education will make a positive difference in student learning and interest and other valued outcomes.

Seven Steps to ICT Integration

Seven Steps to ICT Integration
Author: Margaret Robertson
Publisher: ACER Press
Total Pages: 202
Release: 2007-03-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1429477709

Advocating a whole-school approach, Seven Steps to ICT Integration provides research-based case studies on the integration of ICT in practice. These will provide useful insights for schools, TAFEs and local government.

Learning Tools and Teaching Approaches Through ICT Advancements

Learning Tools and Teaching Approaches Through ICT Advancements
Author: Lawrence A. Tomei
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Educational technology
ISBN: 9781466620179

"This book provides research regarding introducing, collaborating, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating innovative contributions to the theory, practice, and research of technology education applicable to K-12 education, higher education, and corporate and proprietary education"--Provided by publisher.