STEAM Makers: Fostering Creativity and Innovation in the Elementary Classroom - Softcover

Maslyk, Jacie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1506311245 ISBN 13: 9781506311241

Publisher: Corwin, 2016

Synopsis

Build the essential 4―creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking!

Go beyond theory and find out how to systematically integrate STEAM and Makerspaces that prepare students for real-world experiences. This engaging resource outlines step-by-step processes to help anyone start their STEAM and Maker journey. Charts, checklists, web links, student stories and teacher challenges help you make meaningful subject area connections and tap your students’ natural curiosity. 

District and school leaders will learn to: 

• Develop dedicated makerspaces
• Integrate STEAM and Making into daily practice
• Differentiate instruction for all learners
• Promote a growth and design culture
• Create a STEAM Maker network
• Align with core standards and The Next Generation Science Standards 

Get students to think more creatively and collaboratively and see them become more engaged in learning that’s both challenging and fun. This go-to-guide shows you how!

"More than ever before, schools are being called on to create cultures of innovation, moving to learning that is personalized, relevant, and full of rigorous and authentic opportunities for all students. STEAM Makers provides invaluable insight into the necessary shifts in instructional pedagogy needed to create learning environments and opportunities that are future ready."
Thomas C. Murray
Future Ready Schools, Alliance for Excellent Education

"This book will make you want to be better for kids.  With compelling examples, provocative questions, and a pragmatic roadmap, STEAM Makers cuts through the jargon and offers readers a vision of the future of education.  Jacie Maslyk masterfully empowers readers to be dreamers and change-makers."
Dr. Brad Gustafson
Elementary Principal, Digital Innovation in Learning Award (DILA) winner

About this title

About the Author

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 jaciemaslyk@gmail.com 

From the Back Cover

This resource outlines step-by-step processes to help schools confidently design and integrate STEAM and Maker programming.

Edition details

• Publisher: Corwin
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1506311245
• ISBN 13: 9781506311241
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 168