ResearchGuides: STEM Educators Guide: Technology & Engineering: Technology &amp; Engineering Education

Introduction

STEM Education is truly an intersection of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, typically with an emphasis on the “Technology” and “Engineering” portions, with science and math being utilized in the process. STEM Education is critically important to provide students with the 21st Century skills they need to succeed in the future, including critical thinking, problem solving, technology skills, digital literacy, perseverance, innovation and collaboration. This guide is meant to provide some helpful resources for STEM teachers to use in their classrooms.

General Web Resources

Crash Course
YouTube Videos about just about every topic in STEAM. Very well-made videos that can be used to supplement curriculum that are engaging for the students.
Engineering: Go For It
Created by the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), this blog aims to be both a networking site for teachers and a trustworthy source of information and opportunities.
Engineering Toolbox
MIT Open Courseware
Tons of resources that are free to use across all content areas. Also great for PD or suggestions for students looking for ways to advance their learning independently.
National Science Foundation (NSF)
OCW Educator Portal
You can use the educator portal to help find the content you want.
STEMisphere
Well-made searchable database of STEAM resources produced by Carnegie Mellon.
TeachEngineering.org
Awesome site with a HUGE number of engineering and design projects in a searchable database. It is a go-to resource for STEAM teachers.
Try Engineering
TryEngineering is a collaboration of the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers), IBM, and the New York Hall of Science. It provides educators with a variety of tools that will enhance their ability to engage students and excite them about engineering and technology careers.

Kansas City Area Resources

KC STEM Alliance
The KC STEM Alliance is a network of educators, businesses and related groups working to inspire students' interest in science, technology, engineering and math, in order to develop a solid foundation of STEM professionals for the region. Founded in 2011, the Alliance has grown into a nationally recognized model for supporting K-12 STEM education.