what is the steminnovation program?
An innovative education program for teaching students computer science through robotics, career presentations, programming, apps, and creative #unplugged activities.
technologiesWe implement apps, online modules, various compilers, and technologies to connect learning inside of the classroom to everyday activities. Students can take what they learn during sessions home and practice programming for fun. |
roboticsRobotics allows students to directly modify their code based on what they see. Robotics is also incredibly exciting for students, who enjoy coding new movements for their robots and immediately visualizing their results. |
#unpluggedThe STEMInnovation Program aims to serve all economic and racial backgrounds and we teach #unplugged computer science activities to serve those who do not have regular access to internet at home. |
OUR GOAL
Introduce more students to computer science in fun, innovative, hands-on methodologies.
Learn
Students start off by learning programming languages through Code.org modules, presentations, and through robotics. The students also learn other aspects of computer science such as cyber security, cryptography, and hardware. |
Discover
Students gain information about the various careers in computer science and STEM. Students have an activity where they identify their interests and are matched with a STEM career. Students also read articles and watch videos about different STEM careers. |
Teach
One of the best ways to test learning and reinforce learning is through peer-teaching. Students choose a topic that they are interested in in computer science and teach it to the rest of their classmates at the end of the semester. Students gain confidence and enjoy this process. |