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Supporting Learning of Science and Technology Through Novel Applications of Technology

Mon, April 16, 12:25 to 1:55pm, New York Marriott Marquis, Floor: Seventh Floor, Duffy

Session Type: Symposium

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Recently, stakeholders from around the world, including researchers, policy makers, and practitioners, have become increasingly aware and concerned with broadening the participation of all students, particularly students of color and women, in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields (STEM). The work discussed in this symposium comes from ITEST grants awarded by the National Science Foundation's Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST) program. Papers discuss results from these ITEST projects that support creating authentic experiences in the classroom through methods such as the use of 3D scanning and printing, utilizing college mentors and community members, basic electronics and other ‘making’ skills, technology enhanced observations, and film production, in order to improve students’ self-efficacy in STEM-related subjects and careers.

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