STEM to STEAM to STREAM using Augmented and Virtual Reality in the Classroom

[Jeffrey Piontek]

Your Name and Title: Jeffrey Piontek

School or Organization Name: Hawaii Stream Academy

Co-Presenter Name(s):

Area of the World from Which You Will Present: Hawaii

Language in Which You Will Present: English

Target Audience(s): P-20 educators

Short Session Description (one line): Creativity and Innovation are the "STEM" which will bear fruit for our children's future.

Full Session Description (as long as you would like):

Come learn about great ways to engage students in scientific thinking, problem solving and computer modeling. You’ll see how an innovative approach using 3D animations, simulations, virtual worlds and examples of collaboration between students and scientific experts and other creative projects that combine science, technology, reading, engineering, the arts and mathematics with a multi-faceted educational experience. I have worked collaboratively to develop programs nationally and internationally that focus on developing these skills with students (and teachers) and how this can effectively prepare our students for the 21st century and beyond.