Diversifying the STEM Ecosystem

<< Objectives >>1. Increase the capacity of schools through professional development of teachers and diversification of the STEM offer and digitalization, ensuring the further development of this offer.2. To select effective and innovative techniques, approaches and activities for getting teenagers, especially girls, interested in learning STEM.3. By creating an international network within the EU and cooperating with institutions of various educational sectors, implement good practices in the STEM Ecosystem.<< Implementation >>1. Development and launching of STEM Ecosystem, including Study visit for schools administrative staff and Multiplier event.2. Teachers professional development in a digital literacy and new approaches for teaching STEM.3. Additional programs for increasing pupil’s motivation has been developed and piloted:3.1. international blended joint interdisciplinary program in Engineering for pupils with 2 LTTA and virtual part;3.2. methodology for additional/ extracurricular programs for teenagers.<< Results >>1) STEM Ecosystem developed for 5 schools2) STEM Ecosystem has launched with 40 innovative activities, at least 800 students involved, best practice collected3) 20 teachers trained on digital literacy and student motivation according created program by University4)30 students tested the created blended interdisciplinary program in Engineering5) Developed and piloted methodology of 5 additional programs, 150 pupils at least 75 girls get additional practice and motivation to study STEM