Queue 'Thematic Highlights Archive'

Informal Science

(Highlight) One of the keys to having youth pursue STEM careers is developing their personal interest in science and technology. Often, hands-on activities in out-of-school contexts provide diverse youth with low-pressure, non-academic environments in which they can explore their interests more freely than they may be able to in a school setting.

Workforce & Career Education

(Highlight) ITEST projects are informed by career education theory and engage students in experiences that: (1) increase student awareness of STEM and related careers; (2) motivate students to pursue the education necessary to participate in those careers; and/or (3) provide students with technology-rich experiences that develop their knowledge of related content and skills (including critical thinking skills) needed for entering the STEM workforce. Below are selected resources to help you learn more about workforce development in STEM education.

Research in ITEST

(Highlight) All ITEST projects are expected to produce empirical findings and/or research tools that contribute to knowledge about which models and interventions with K-12 students and teachers are most likely to increase capacity in the STEM workforce of the future.

Computer Science Education

(Highlight) The Hour of Code is upon us! This national campaign is designed to encourage students around the world to try their hand at computer programming. Below are selected computer science-focused projects, resources and publications that provide a rich history of what the ITEST program has achieved in this area.

STELAR - STEM Learning and Research Center

Accessibility

Youth Motivation 2.0

Informal Science

Workforce & Career Education

Research in ITEST

Computer Science Education

Working with Diverse Populations

Evaluation in the Context of ITEST Projects

Professional Development in ITEST

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