when emerging technology like robotics or virtual reality is involved. However, low-tech STEM programs can be equally successful with students. Links to careers and further education, as with SCEC, SAU STEM and MESA, give STEM the authenticity and relevance for students which is important to student engagement. A STEM Centre model like that at Southern Arkansas University, would be an effective model to take the NSW DoE STEM Action School program to greater scale. It should be based at a regional university like Charles Sturt University and use an existing DoE structure like the environment education centres. Like SAU STEM it would support rural and remote schools with staff professional learning, loan equipment and workshops for students either on site or at the supported schools.
when emerging technology like robotics or virtual reality is involved. However, low-tech STEM programs can be equally successful with students. Links to careers and further education, as with SCEC, SAU STEM and MESA, give STEM the authenticity and relevance for students which is important to student engagement. A STEM Centre model like that at Southern Arkansas University, would be an effective model to take the NSW DoE STEM Action School program to greater scale. It should be based at a regional university like Charles Sturt University and use an existing DoE structure like the environment education centres. Like SAU STEM it would support rural and remote schools with staff professional learning, loan equipment and workshops for students either on site or at the supported schools.
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