C-STEM Academy
- Pre-Seed
The idea is to Inspire the next generation of innovators and thought leaders using transformational learning experiences. C-STEM Academy is rooted in the activity theory and experiential learning. C-STEM Academy offers relevant experiential resources that enrich partner content. C-STEM Academy encourages students to be problem-solvers and solutions driven thinkers.
C-STEM Academy engages students in meaningful thematic hands-on experiences that connect learning to the world around them. The Academy would be accessible via the internet, expanding on the www.cstem-break.ning.com social network model, C-STEM mobile app, and partner websites/app(s) to support students successful development of innovative solutions to real-world problems for FREE. This solution focuses on preparing students for the arrival of a society that demands both a high degree of technological acuity with understanding concepts of automation and artificial intelligence and an intrinsic motivation to strive for increased efficiency in the economic, social, and cultural aspects of life.
C-STEM Pedagogy's framework was developed in 2002 and focuses on the application of ideas, methods, and is rooted in the Activity Theory founded by Lev Semyonovich Vygotsky. We transcend traditional education boundaries to develop students' capacity by: (1) setting clear, coherent, and a consistent purpose using C-STEM activity; (2) embracing a holistic view of talent development; (3) establishing processes, practices, and protocols that are congruent with individual student learning needs; (4) setting high standards; (5) integrating C-STEM Pedagogy with effective teaching approaches; (6) incorporating performative assessments; and (7) providing opportunities for students involvement in relevant hands-on learning activities.
The impact of C-STEM Academy will provide the following solutions and how it will be deployed can be seen here:
- Develop innovative learning technology & supplemental partner resource that supports on-line & hands-on interfaces
- Develop the C-STEM Academy model to provide meaningful, thoughtful, and high quality learning for youth in the 21st century
- Expand C-STEM pedagogy to teach skills that will drive entrepreneurship, critical thinking, & adaptability
- Offer C-STEM Academy as an innovative solutions to ensure equal access & inclusion to high quality learning, experiences, and skills development
Track Downloads of app - Increased download s of app
Track membership to social network, cstem-break.ning.com - Increase membership to social network, cstem-break.ning.com
Track registrations and downloads - Increase users of Free C-STEM Academy tools and resources
- Low-income economies (< $1005 GNI)
- Early childhood education
- Primary
- Secondary
- Urban
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Latin America and the Caribbean
- US and Canada
- Consumer-facing software (mobile applications, cloud services)
- Manufacturing & process optimization
- Management & design approaches
- Mechanical engineering and hardware
- Robotics
What makes C-STEM Academy an innovative solution is:
- Adaptable
- Scalable
- Replicatable
- Self-sustaining
- Research based
- On-line and Mobile interface
- Supported by hands-on resources
- Connected to relevant content
- Currently connecting with with more than 45 Countries with STEMcast Podcast
C-STEM’s continuous aim to help as many students as possible as led to the development community building, the “pipeline” method. The technique is an evolution of the “feeder” method, and C-STEM provides a technology platform, CSTEM-break.ning.com, so that students and teachers can participate from anywhere. The expansion of this technology platform meets students where they are and engages with them through media, videos, and live chat from their computers and mobile devices. C-STEM Academy will expand this platform to inspire innovation and thoughtful leadership.
The solution will be deployed on-line and through our mobile app.
- 4-5 (Prototyping)
- Non-Profit
- United States
The team will sustain itself financially using the methods indicated in our 990 and annual report. A outline of the diverse revenue generating model is below:
- Fee for service training programs
- Sale of books
- Sale of tool-kits
- Grants
- Corporate Gifts
- Fundraisers
Some of the factors limiting the ability of C-STEM solution succeeding includes:
- not having access to talent that can help advance our technology platform
- not having the tools/resources to scale globally
- identifying collaborative partners
- limited capital for research and development
- 5+ years
- 3-6 months
- 12-18 months
http://www.cstem.org/media/
http://www.cstem.org/national-cstem-challenge/
http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/stemcast?refid=stpr
- Technology Access
- Future of Work
- Online Learning
- STEM Education
- Teacher Training
C-STEM is applying to Solve to have greater impact with inspiring the next generation of innovators and thought leaders across the globe. C-STEM Academy would be an innovative education companion to high quality education efforts. The unique model C-STEM offers that integrates on-line and mobile user interfaces with experiential learning further transcends traditional education boundaries. Our organization accomplishes goals by:
- Empowering students to become innovators and technologically proficient problem solvers.
- Providing STEM instructional resources conducive to enhancing their learning experiences.
- Increasing STEM literacy and skills through a competitive team environment.
Our current partners can be seen here and a brief list is provided below:
- Shell Oil Company
- ABB
- RSM
- Women's Energy Network of Houston
- Fluor
- Comerica
- HEB
- Education Consulting Services, LLC
Our competitors consists of STEM programs, book companies, and toy companies.
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