Share Paper: Examining Technology Integration in Middle School STEAM Units

  1. Danielle Herro, Clemson University, United States
  2. Cassie Quigley, Clemson University, United States
  3. Lorraine Jacques, Clemson University, United States
  4. Abby Baker, Clemson University, United States
Monday, March 6 10:15-10:45 AM Tannehill

Abstract: Despite the growing national interest in STEAM, predictive reports, and examples in K-12 STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) education, there is a dearth of research on STEAM teaching. Furthermore, little research exists examining essential 21st century skills (e.g. creativity, innovation, communication, collaboration) relevant to STEAM. Our research addresses one important skill in STEAM, technology integration. Similar to STEM, technology is embedded in the problem solving process offering innovative and collaborative ways to arrive at potential solutions. This research involves a longitudinal study in which middle school math and science teachers enacted STEAM teaching in their classrooms after participating ...