STEM learning is everywhere : summary of a convocation on building learning systems /

"Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) permeate the modern world. The jobs people do, the foods they eat, the vehicles in which they travel, the information they receive, the medicines they take, and many other facets of modern life are constantly changing as STEM knowledge s...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors:	STEM Learning is Everywhere: Engaging Schools and Empowering Teachers to Integrate Formal, Informal, and Afterschool Education to Enhance Teaching and Learning in Grades K-8 (Workshop) Irvine, Calif.), National Research Council (U.S.). Planning committee on STEM Learning is Everywhere: Engaging Schools and Empowering Teachers to Integrate Formal, Informal, and Afterschool Education to Enhance Teaching and Learning in Grades K-8
Other Authors:	Olson, Steve, 1956- (rapporteur.), Labov, Jay B. (Jay Brian) (rapporteur.)
Format:	Conference Proceeding Manuscript
Language:	English
Published:	Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, ©2014.
Subjects:	Science > Study and teaching > United States > Evaluation > Congresses. Technology > Study and teaching > United States > Evaluation > Congresses. Engineering > Study and teaching > United States > Evaluation > Congresses. Mathematics > Study and teaching > United States > Evaluation > Congresses. Educational evaluation > United States > Congresses. Technological literacy > United States > Congresses.
Online Access:	National Academies Press

Table of Contents:

Introduction to the Convocation
Envisioning the Possible
Achieving the Vision
Implications for Research and Policy
Breakout Sessions by Topic
Breakout Sessions by Sector
Comments from Convocation Participants
References
Appendix A: Convocation Agenda
Appendix B: Convocation Attendees
Appendix C: Brief Biographies of Committee Members and Presenters.