Title :
Designing STEM activities to complement neural development in children
Author :
Wysocki, B. ; McDonald, N. ; Fanto, M. ; McEwen, T.
Author_Institution :
Inf. Directorate, Air Force Res. Lab., Rome, NY, USA
Abstract :
This paper explores the effects of incorporating different modes of learning on neural development and suggests methods of maximizing the impact of hands-on activities designed by K-12 educators. The influence of relatively new technologies such as the internet and smart phones on problem solving is considered. Some examples of design activities that are built on holistic learning are presented.
Keywords :
Internet; computer aided instruction; problem solving; smart phones; Internet; K-12 educators; STEM activities; children; hands-on activities; holistic learning; neural development; problem solving; smart phones; Conferences; Education; Materials; Neurons; Neuroscience; Stress; STEM activities; hands-on learning; neural development;
Conference_Titel :
Integrated STEM Education Conference (ISEC), 2013 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Princeton, NJ
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-5622-0
DOI :
10.1109/ISECon.2013.6525234
