How design thinking factors in STEAM education

By WITT

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…

Inclusion and diversity via STEAM education

By WITT

Our world continues to be increasingly reliant on technology for innovation in the twenty-first century. The emergence of new technologies and developments in industries like biotechnology, renewable energy, and artificial intelligence are influencing how we work and live. The demand for people with knowledge and expertise in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics is therefore rising…

Why STEAM education is much more than coding

By WITT

If you’re a parent of a girl between the ages of 6 and 16, you’re no stranger to the term “STEM”. More recently, you’ve also likely heard of STEAM (Science, technology, engineering, ART, and mathematics). While we are ecstatic about the newer forays into STEAM, all too often the magnitude of the difference between the…

STEAM projects that are great to encourage learning in young children

By WITT

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…

The importance of inclusivity in STEAM learning

By WITT

A large part of education relies on experiential learning to develop skills in innovation, logic, problem-solving, research, collaboration, creativity, and other cognitive abilities necessary for the development of students. We believe a deep part of the value of STEAM education (science technology engineering art and math), lies in the opportunity it offers to bring more…

Profiling 4 women in technology

By WITT

Women trailblazers in technology – know their names! Technology is often seen as a male-dominated industry. Low equality in employment gender representation seems like the leading narrative and it can feel hopeless when it comes to finding representation for raising future leaders in the field. Over the process of writing our book Please Stay and…