Hands-on Learning and Language Development
“Once they got to that hands-on learning, the language and the learning came to life,” Abigail noted. “They were able to talk about the science concepts that we’d been reading about.”
Encouraging Higher-Order Thinking Skills
Strawbees also encouraged higher-order thinking skills in her students. The open-ended nature of the tool allowed them to problem-solve, iterate on their designs, and collaborate with their peers. Abigail noted that Strawbees helped her students develop critical thinking and creativity, two core competencies in STEAM education.
Transformative for Learners as well as Teachers
For Abigail, the experience was transformative not only for her students but also for herself as a teacher. “Using Strawbees really began to transform how I view education, how I view my students, and how I view myself as a teacher,” she said. “With Strawbees, we can model anything”, it engages students of all abilities with higher-order thinking processes throughout STEAM subjects.
For educators seeking to engage students who face challenges with traditional teaching methods, Abigail testifies to the transformative potential of Strawbees in the classroom. Abigail stated “Strawbees did change how I view education in a very good way, and myself as a teacher. It's a message that I want to get out to more teachers and students.”
By combining hands-on learning with STEAM education, teachers can empower students to unlock their full potential.
