Fact: Assistive technology ranges from low-tech aids, such as grasping supports, to specialized high-tech supports, such as an augmentative communication system, based on the individualized needs of the child.
Victoria Waters, M.Ed. is an…
Victoria Waters, M.Ed. is an…
"This is a great read. Recently, I wanted to use the project approach to teach computer programming. So, I am reaching out to get some advice on that. I was struggling on how can we adapt the project approach to effectively teach programming concepts…"
The development of educational app, My STEM Adventure, illustrates the value of adding diversity and inclusion elements from the beginning of a project. Read the blog post to learn more!
Wendy Sapp, Ph.D., Senior Project Director for Bridge…
Wendy Sapp, Ph.D., Senior Project Director for Bridge…
This blog post shares some of our experiences at STEMIE in partnership with Kidzu Children’s Museum in Chapel Hill, NC. Collaborating on the development of an innovative, inclusive space for infants, toddlers and their caregivers in the museum…
"Hello, my name is Lisa Burke. I am a retired NC elementary academically gifted, math/reading intervention teacher and administrator from many NC counties. I have degrees from App State, NC State, East Carolina University, and Elon University. I…"
Read the blog post and learn how to utilizing outdoor spaces and routines as a context for supporting early language, physical activity, and consequently, STEM learning.
Sarah Pedonti
Sarah is an assistant professor in Birth-Kindergarten…
Sarah Pedonti
Sarah is an assistant professor in Birth-Kindergarten…
"Thanks for sharing your experience, Jo Ann. "
"As an Early Intervention practitioner who is a grandmother of a 15 month old child with sensory issues, I have used walks in the park for the past 9 months to introduce my darling to the touch of leaves, branches, petals and bark. This has helped…"
Using multiple representations (e.g., pictures, colors, symbols, written texts, gestures) can drastically help learning computational thinking in young children. In this blog post, doctoral candidate Slki Lim will describe her experiences with…
There are many evidence-based practices (EBPs) that can be used to support development and increase access and participation in STEM learning for young autistic* children. Yet, research suggests that EBPs are not always used in practice by…
Do you know video demonstrations can be a great tool to enhance practitioners' practice? Check out this blog post to learn more!
By Elica Sharifnia, PhD.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Marsico Institute for Early Learning at the University…
By Elica Sharifnia, PhD.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Marsico Institute for Early Learning at the University…
STEAM is a vehicle for children's social emotion development. Read the blog post and learn how to suppor children's problem solving skills within STEAM learning activities.
Dr. Yvette Mere-Cook works as a Child Development Demonstration Lecturer…
Dr. Yvette Mere-Cook works as a Child Development Demonstration Lecturer…
Read the blog post and learn how to use project approach to support inclusive early STEM learning!
By Sallee Beneke
Project work is an approach to learning that can support inclusion of diverse learners. A project is an in-depth investigation of a…
By Sallee Beneke
Project work is an approach to learning that can support inclusion of diverse learners. A project is an in-depth investigation of a…
“When I walk into a room, I’m Black. When I walk into a room, I’m a woman. When I walk into a room, I’m a Black woman. Different people process these things differently. Historically Black people have been perceived as less intelligent, and even…
Read the blog post written by Dr. Hsiu-Wen Yang, and learn how to infuse family culture in STEM learning opportunities.
By Hsiu-Wen Yang, PhD.
Technical Assistance Specialist at STEM Innovation for Inclusion in Early Education Center (STEMIE)
I…
By Hsiu-Wen Yang, PhD.
Technical Assistance Specialist at STEM Innovation for Inclusion in Early Education Center (STEMIE)
I…
