Is There A Right & Wrong Way To STEAM?
Recently, I’ve been noticing more and more people who are jumping onto the STEAM train. People are excited and getting inspired by all of the possibilities that STEAM affords us. This is absolutely fantastic! I’m never going to put down anything or anyone that is trying to turn the classroom around with STEAM.
This even goes for the resources that are popping up on the topic as well. There are more classes and workshops, lessons and planners, and conference sessions being offered than ever before, all showcasing the multi-faceted power of STEAM. And as educators, this is a good thing. We should embrace this with open arms, right?
Apparently, not everyone thinks so. While I’ve been noticing the STEAM trend rise, I’m also noticing some folks who are getting more and more vocal in their dislike for the STEAM resources being shared. They are claiming that what’s out there isn’t “real” STEAM or that it’s doing a “disservice” to what STEAM is and who it serves.
So that leads me to ask…is there a right and a wrong way to STEAM? Can you mess this up? And if so, how do you know if you are doing it “right” or “wrong”.
In today’s SparkChasers podcast episode, we’re going to explore this topic and what I share might surprise you.
Show Notes
In today’s episode, we mentioned the following sites/links/resources:
Designed to STEAM Online Class
Summer Arts Integration and STEAM Online Conference
The RISD STEM to STEAM initiative
STEAMwith.us is a collaborative site between 8 colleges/universities
STEAM Insight from Kim Richards
STEAMConnect Initiative
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About the podcast
The Art Works for Teachers Podcast helps teachers crack the code of creativity and use it as a hidden advantage in the classroom. Each week, we’ll use “creative clues” from authors, artists, and teachers to unlock the power of the arts and where it can take us in education today.
