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Merging Creativity and Technology
STEAM Education works by leveraging the best of STEM along with the accessibility of visual arts, music and performance. Students are encouraged to follow their curiosity, exploring different ways to learn and approach challenges that arise using collaboration, creativity and critical thinking along with the other 21st Century Skills we know give learners a more holistic education experience, thereby encouraging more active citizens of Ireland, culturally, socially and economically.
Benefits of STEAM Education:
Offers opportunities to meaningful engage with technology*
Addresses gaps in education provision*
Actively supports an inclusive & equal learning environment*
Facilitates experimentation & creativity to support hands on learning*
Encourages interdisciplinary work, collaboration & creative exchange*
Facilitates critical thinking and independence
Provides access to alternative career pathways
Role models innovation & problem-solving skills in everyday life
*Specific areas mentioned as requiring support in recent publications on digital and online learning by Trinity College Dublin and the Department of Education and Skills.
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STEAM School Programme
Remote and in person learning
STEAM School is an 8 week curriculum-linked blended learning programme delivered by Make Create Innovate for young people in primary and secondary school settings. Students are introduced to low-cost everyday materials including motors, LEDs, circuitry and recycled materials as well as microcontroller, MaKey MaKey.
Each week students will explore imaginative ideas through creative, engaging and practical activities, through a combination of video learning content and live Zoom support sessions with expert tutors. Our STEAM School programme is rooted in inquiry-based learning, giving students opportunities to be inventive, innovative and to follow their innate curiosity and imagination.
“I've learned that I do not have to stage interventions with the children as much as I used to. Sometimes it's best to let them discover the solutions themselves and to not give them the answers. They'll learn better problem solving skills themselves rather than me problem solving for them.”
STEAM School Teacher
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