TRAINING DETAILS

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education is an interdisciplinary approach aimed at developing students’ scientific thinking, problem-solving, and creative abilities. Artificial Intelligence (AI) can provide innovative solutions at every stage of STEM education, making learning experiences more interactive, personalized, and efficient.

The European Union’s 2021-2027 Digital Education Action Plan emphasizes strengthening STEM education through digital transformation. This plan aims to integrate AI into STEM applications and encourage students to familiarize themselves with these technologies. Furthermore, the EU focuses on exploring AI’s potential to prepare the workforce of the future through STEM education.

This training aims to teach educators how to use AI in STEM applications and help students develop their skills in this field.

TRAINING OBJECTIVES

Through this training program, participants will develop the following competencies:

  • Enhance teachers’ ability to effectively use AI in STEM education.
  • Explore the potential of AI in STEM applications and bring this potential to life with practical examples.
  • Introduce AI tools that develop students’ problem-solving, design, and creativity skills.
  • Increase the accessibility and inclusiveness of STEM education, ensuring every student benefits from these technologies.

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

During the course, participants will:

  • Understand how AI can be used in STEM education.
  • Learn to use AI-based tools to help students better understand STEM subjects.
  • Test how AI can be integrated into STEM projects and adapt these tools to educational programs.
  • Design AI applications that develop students’ scientific thinking, analytical problem-solving, and creative design skills.

Upon completion, participants will receive the Europass CV and Europass Mobility certificates outlining their learning outcomes, serving as a reference for their professional careers and officially recognize their learning achievements across Europe.

TRAINING ACTIVITY PROGRAM

Day 1:

  • Project Information Meeting, Introduction of Training Activities.
  • Pre-Test: Assessing participants’ current knowledge level.
  • General Information on STEM Education: The importance of STEM and the skills it develops in students.
  • Introduction to the concept of AI: What is AI? What is its role in STEM education?
  • Discussion of the European Union’s priorities related to STEM and digital transformation.

Day 2:

  • Use of AI in STEM education: Applications to enhance students’ scientific thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  • How AI can be used to create STEM materials: Simulations, virtual laboratories, and digital prototyping tools.
  • Group Work: Participants design simple STEM projects using AI-based tools.

Day 3:

  • Discussion on the ethical issues and limitations of AI in STEM: Privacy, data security, and algorithmic biases.
  • Case Studies: Examination and analysis of successful AI-integrated STEM projects.
  • Exploration of AI tools that enhance creativity and design skills: Tinkercad, AutoCAD AI, MATLAB AI.

Day 4:

  • Creating strategies and plans to best utilize AI’s potential in STEM: Organizational transformation and digital integration steps.
  • Applications to help teachers develop the necessary skills to support AI use: Technical skills and pedagogical approaches.
  • Panel Discussion: A panel on “AI in the Future of STEM Education” where participants share experiences and benefit from expert opinions.

Day 5:

  • Final Test: Evaluation of participants’ knowledge and skills gained during the training. The test includes both theoretical knowledge and scenario-based questions.
  • Group Presentations: Participants present the projects and AI-based solutions they worked on during the previous days. Each group explains how their project works, which tools they used, and how these tools benefit STEM education.
  • Feedback and Evaluation: Participants provide feedback on the overall flow of the training, the content presented, and the instructors. Surveys will be used to identify the strengths and areas for improvement of the training.
  • Europass Certificate Ceremony: Certificates will be awarded to participants who actively engaged in the training and successfully completed it. Additionally, special awards will be given to the groups with the best project or presentation.