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The ubiquity of technology has increased the demand for people who are both interested in pursuing work in STEM fields and have the knowledge and competencies to be successful in them. Research on STEM learning suggest that authentic, project-based and open-ended learning experiences can foster learners’ interest and motivation while also develop deeper knowledge and skills. These approaches seem to be particularly important for engaging children and youth from traditionally underrepresented populations in STEM fields. The pressing question is whether these kinds of approaches can foster the dispositions and foundational competencies needed for success in technology and computing fields.
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Cultivating Interest and Competencies in Computing: Authentic Experiences and Design Factors
Consensus Study Report
·2021
Computing in some form touches nearly every aspect of day to day life and is reflected in the ubiquitous use of cell phones, the expansion of automation into many industries, and the vast amounts of data that are routinely gathered about people's health, education, and buying habits. Computing is no...
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