Jacie Maslyk

Broschiertes Buch

STEAM Makers

Fostering Creativity and Innovation in the Elementary Classroom

Beschreibung

Empower creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking in your classroom! As STEAM and Making become essential components of fostering student readiness for career, college, and beyond, this new edition of STEAM Makers offers innovative ways to integrate creativity, technology, and hands-on problem-solving into daily practice. With a renewed focus on emerging technologies, environmental sustainability, and a global perspective, STEAM Makers provides educators with fresh approaches to cultivating students' curiosity, innovation, and discovery skills. Readers will gain actionable strategies, from designing student-centered makerspaces to connecting with local and global partners, and learn from inspiring success stories from classrooms worldwide. This updated resource includes: * Case studies, vignettes, and photographs of projects * Practical and ready-to-use activities and STEAM Maker Starters * Integration of emerging technologies like virtual reality, augmented reality, and artificial intelligence to foster 21st-century skills * An expanded focus on ensuring equitable and inclusive opportunities for all With STEAM Makers, educators will gain the tools to inspire meaningful learning experiences that drive curiosity, creativity, and engagement. By fostering a mindset of exploration and design, educators can empower their students to thrive in the classroom and beyond.

Autor

Jacie Maslyk, EdD, has served in public education over the past twenty-eight years. During that time, she has served in many roles. As a classroom teacher and reading specialist, she worked in both inner city and suburban school districts. She served as an elementary school principal and director of elementary education for ten years, with extensive experience in curriculum, assessment, and instruction. A successful school leader, she was recognized as a National Distinguished Principal finalist in Pennsylvania in 2013 and 2014. Dr, Maslyk worked in district administration as an Assistant Superintendent before moving into her current role as an instructional coach and educational consultant, supporting schools through professional learning and job-embedded coaching. She provides workshops (on-site and virtual), model lessons, and curriculum support to school districts and educational organizations across the country. In addition to STEAM Makers: Fostering Creativity and Innovation in the Elementary Classroom, Jacie has also published Connect to Lead: Power Up Your Learning Network to Move Your School Forward, Remaking Literacy: Innovative Instructional Strategies for Maker Learning, Unlock Creativity: Opening a World of Imagination With Your Students, and All In: Taking a Gamble in Education. Connect with Jacie on Bluesky @jaciemaslyk.bsky.social, X @DrJacieMaslyk, Instagram @jaciemaslyk or email her at [e-mail] 

Produktdetails

• Verlag: SAGE Publications Inc
• 2 Revised edition
• Seitenzahl: 192
• Erscheinungstermin: 14. Januar 2026
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 254mm x 177mm
• Gewicht: 430g
• ISBN-13: 9781071981078
• ISBN-10: 1071981072
• Artikelnr.: 74890662