STEM
Why It's Important
STEM education encourages students to develop the following essential skills:
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Critical thinking
• Creativity
• Empathy
• Planning
• Risk taking
• Perseverance
• Problem finding and problem solving
• Use of technology and other resources
How We Apply It
WhyMaker can help support educators in developing meaningful projects that connect to content and have students running to your classroom with their faces lit up, ready to learn.
There are many ways to incorporate STEM into the classroom, from low-tech tools like paper and cardboard, all the way up to high-tech tools like 3D printers and robots.
We encourage STEM education that involves hands-on, real-world, problem-based learning challenges. We help educators to support students in thinking outside the box to come up with the best solutions, while applying their knowledge and skills in real-world contexts.
Benefits of Working With Us
During our STEM professional development, participants will think about the opportunities to connect their content to design challenges where students use tools and materials to solve problems.
Educators who engage in STEM professional development with us will:
• Experience hands-on projects that use their creativity and personality to build success.
• Discuss procedures and methods of implementation to develop a culture of STEM in their classroom.
• Identify the connections between core content and STEM projects.
• Build a library of projects and activities for specific students needs.
Step 1: Align
- Meet to learn more
- Understand needs and goals
- Define outcomes
- Align on moving forward
Step 2: Plan
- Assemble team of educational experts specific to your needs
- Set schedule and budget
- Share and approve proposal
Step 3: Design
- Design your personalized solution
- Use advanced tools and practices
- Ensure alignment
Step 4: Empower
- Build relationships
- Implement your personalized solution
- Adjust and support
- Share resources
- Empower teachers
Step 5: Review
- Evaluate feedback
- Celebrate success
- Plan for future needs
Our Principles
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We are teachers
Led by teachers, for teachers. As teachers, we understand the challenges they face and what's needed to overcome them. We always put teachers first and give them actionable, doable, and real-world content that is ready to use in class tomorrow.
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We personalize
We are fully present with clients in order to provide the personalized experience you deserve. We pride ourselves in going above and beyond for every project by giving it a full service treatment and customizing the experience to meet the success criteria.
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We are flexible
We empower teachers with an open mindset, embracing innovation and sharing current trands. Our agility in responding to partner needs, coupled with research-based strategies, underscores our commitment to effective education.
