The digital era has brought with it an unprecedented ubiquity and constant evolution of technology, and this makes it increasingly crucial for young girls to develop a robust foundation of confidence and self-esteem quite early. Why girls? Well, according to studies, girls are often less confident and have lower self-esteem than boys, particularly in fields…
The foundational principles of design thinking are often followed with great success in STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Art and Math) education. Design Thinking (DT) is a user-centered approach to creativity, design, and development that explores what people need and how real world problems can be solved. The idea of design thinking is not new in…
As we head into a period of recession, after a pandemic, the need for learning in new ways, and making the most of our creativity becomes increasingly important. Teachers, and the educational system, are seeing that a sustainable future requires finding creative, multidisciplinary solutions to the new difficulties presented by a world that is changing…
Using STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Art and Math) learning techniques promotes the development of vocabulary, critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and reflection in children as young as three years old. Elementary school STEAM integrations are particularly effective when there are sincere relationships made between teachers and students as well as among participating parents and caregivers. This…
It’s no secret that our perspective here at Women in Tech Tribe is the technology world lacks equitable representation of women. The solution to the issue lies squarely in the domain of education; and we don’t mean only in school. Many of today’s young people have access to excellent STEM tools and toys. Education is…
The concept of STEAM has gained momentum the past 5 years. One marker of that is the number of schools that are beginning to place a deep value on the arts just as much as they do science, tech, engineering, and math. And this focus, we believe, is particularly important as we bring more women…