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Not Your Mama's Science Fair: An Engineering Design Challenge |
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Tyler Colson
Teachers and leaders will learn why design challenges are great for incorporating the same spirit of science fairs with more equity and inclusion as well as better adaptability for non-science based classrooms.
| Audience: | Principals/head teachers, Teachers |
| Skill level: | Beginner |
| Attendee devices: | Devices useful |
| Attendee device specification: | Smartphone: Android, iOS, Windows Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC |
| Topic: | Innovative learning environments |
| Grade level: | 6-12 |
| Subject area: | STEM/STEAM |
| ISTE Standards: | For Educators: Designer
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Participants will begin with discussion about the pros and cons of science fair and discuss challenges on inclusion and equity. I will present The Engineering Design Process and demonstrate how it can be used in non-science classrooms and why the cyclical process is important for student growth. I will then show the design challenged created by me that was school wide and the success it brought as well as how we incorporated other classes and involved the entire school without interrupting the school day for non-participants who were more enthused to participate the following year.
https://www.aeseducation.com/blog/what-are-21st-century-skills
McFadden, Justin, and Gillian Roehrig. "Engineering design in the elementary science classroom: Supporting student discourse during an engineering design challenge." International Journal of Technology and Design Education 29.2 (2019): 231-262.
Dolan, Charles W. The Engineering Design Challenge: A Unique Opportunity. Vol. 21. Morgan & Claypool Publishers, 2013.
A native Louisianian, Tyler has over five years of education experience in teaching students with exceptional needs, English learners, and magnet identified students. Tyler is passionate about bringing STEM/STEAM to girls and children of color while being an advocate for equity and justice for all students, including those who identify as LGBTQIAA+. She is driven to help all teachers integrate technology to enhance their pedagogy, loves to learn, and is most excited about emerging technologies such as aviation and artificial intelligence in the classroom.
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