Turn STEM into STEAM!

You may have noticed the increased attention on STEM, which stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.  There is a focus at the national and state levels to increase student involvement and achievement in the STEM content areas, as many believe that U.S. students are not adequately prepared in these areas to be competitive in the global economy.  But with the push to increase in STEM initiatives, where does that leave music and arts education?

Not only do educational opportunities in music and the arts prepare students for competitive careers in the communication, entertainment, and technology industries, but the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors students acquire from studying the arts have been identified by many as the skills needed to be successful in the global economy.

Participants in this session will explore many web-based resources that can be used to integrate the current STEM content areas with the arts to provide a more well-rounded, engaging learning experiences for all students.