Share Paper: Delivering Hands-On Experiences with STEM Technologies in Virtual Learning Environments: Professional Development for a Diverse Network of School Educators

  1. Amari Simpson, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, United States
  2. Luisa-Maria Rosu, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, United States
  3. Lara Hebert, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, United States
  4. Irfan Ahmad, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, United States
  5. Meagan Pollock, National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity, United States
  6. Lynford Goddard, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, United States
Wednesday, March 31 1:00-1:15 PM Room 2

Abstract: Diversifying the STEM pipeline requires reforming school educator practices to adjust how STEM messaging and learning experiences influence diverse young people’s interests and trajectory into STEM long-term. Catalyzing Inclusive STEM Experiences All Year Round (CISTEME365) is an NSF multi-pronged project designed to offer professional development and networked community for school educators to improve their knowledge and implementation of STEM experiences for their students. We worked with school educators to create and implement informal hands-on activities with STEM technologies for students to experience project-based engineering design throughout the school year. As we continue onto our program’s second installment, we have adjusted ...