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Virtual Communities to Support STEAM Educators

Published:2024-05-10 Issue: Volume: Page:140-158
ISSN:2327-929X
Container-title:Advances in Multimedia and Interactive Technologies
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Author:

Smerda-Mason Dana¹

Affiliation:

1. New Jersey City University, USA

Abstract

The 21st century represents a time of exceptional growth, providing unprecedented technological innovation that continues to rely on the creativity of mankind. More than ever, thought leaders in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math are needed to help lead modern innovation to meet the insatiable needs of the modern consumer market. To prepare the future workforce with the skills needed to successfully compete in the global market, the world looks to educators focused on developing the up-and-coming generation. The pressure of this monumental task faces educators in the 21st century on a daily basis. Modern workforce skills and the meaning of cutting-edge knowledge seem to change at a rapid pace, often leaving educators in a constant cycle of upskilling. Educators can benefit from the support of comprehensive professional development and powerful virtual communities.

Publisher

IGI Global

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