Enticing students to pursue STEM-related careers through cyber-driven learning

Abstract

This chapter presents ideas for teachers to engage learners in activities that enhance critical thinking and problem solving. STEM initiatives have been in place for many years, and the Next Generation Science Standards continue to support interdisciplinary learning and crosscutting themes in Science education. Teachers need to possess the knowledge, skills, and dispositions that support problem-based learning as well as cyber-driven methods in order to move from the “sage on the stage” to the “guide on the side.” Methodology to adopt this philosophy is explored.