STEM and the research
Explain what STEM is, what the research says about it, and how the ISTE standards connect.
ED 102 • Hands-On Learning
STEM, STEAM, and the Maker Movement
Students remember what they build. This course is a practical starting point for bringing STEM and STEAM into your classroom, from the design process to simple maker activities, whatever subject you teach.
✓ 1 CEU✓ 15 clock hours✓ Self-paced✓ One-year access
Course Outcomes
What You Will Learn
The course has four modules. Each one pairs short readings and videos with ideas you can adapt for your grade level.
From STEM to STEAM
See where the arts strengthen a STEM lesson and find web tools to support it.
The maker movement
Use the design process, maker spaces, and sample lesson plans with your students.
Future innovators
Connect your lessons to STEM careers, design thinking, and wider participation in STEM.
Inside the Course
How the Course Is Organized
Short lessons, videos, and activities, each connected to your own classroom.
Course Modules
- What Is STEM? The research on STEM, ISTE standards, and where STEM comes from
- STEM vs. STEAM The maker movement, web tools for teachers, and unit overview sheets
- Projects and the Maker Movement The design process, maker spaces, and sample lesson plans
- STEM Careers and Creating Innovators Design thinking, growth mindset, and women and diversity in STEM
No textbook is required for this course.
What’s Included
Your Course Access Includes
- Four online modules
- Videos, articles, and teacher web tools
- Sample lesson plans and unit overview sheets
- Resource library from NASA, TeachEngineering, and interactive simulations
- Activities for early finishers
- Printable certificate after successful completion
- One full year of course access
Earning Your Credit
What You Will Do
Work through each module, then share how you will use what you learned.
Course Requirements
- Complete each module
Access all lessons and complete the exercises in each module. - Write four journal entries
One per module, at least 150 words, on how you will use the ideas in your classroom. - Join the discussion boards
Post an original response or reply to another participant in each module.
Who It Is For
Who Takes This Course
- Elementary, middle, and high school teachers
- Science, math, technology, and art teachers
- Library and media specialists
- Instructional coaches
- Substitute teachers and paraprofessionals
- Teachers starting a maker space
Course Details
At a Glance
FormatOnline and self-paced
Credit1 CEU or 15 clock hours
AccessOne full year
GradingPass/fail
InstructorDr. Lori Schieffer
StartBegin immediately after enrollment
Taking More Than One Course?
The CEU Unlimited Bundle
One educator, 12 courses including ED 102, and a full year of access for $625. If you plan to take three or more 3-CEU courses this year, the bundle costs less than buying them separately.
Explore the CEU Bundle$62512 courses · up to 28 CEUs
Frequently Asked Questions
Before You Enroll
When can I begin?
You receive access after enrollment and may begin immediately.
Do I need to buy a book?
No. Everything you need is inside the course.
Is the course self-paced?
Yes. There are no scheduled class meetings, and you can stop in the middle of a lesson and pick up where you left off.
How is the course graded?
Assignments are pass/fail. Participants earning CEUs receive Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory (U); no letter grades are given.
How do I receive my certificate?
After completing the course requirements, you can print your certificate from your course account.
Will my state or district accept the credit?
Requirements vary. Review your state information and confirm acceptance with your licensing agency or district when needed.
What is the refund policy?
Because immediate access is provided, refunds are available only within 24 hours of purchase. Refunds are not offered after a certificate has been issued.
Course Curriculum
Welcome to ED 102- STEM, STEAM, and the Maker Movement
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Module 1: STEM, STEAM, and the Maker Movement
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