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Sparking Student Curiosity: Connecting Classrooms to PCC STEAM Centers
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Presenter(s): PCC STEAM Center Staff
Summary
This session explores how Portland Community College faculty can partner with PCC STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Centers to spark student curiosity and deepen course engagement. Presenters highlight practical ways to integrate hands-on, cross-disciplinary projects into standard curricula, leverage maker spaces, and connect students with campus resources that promote creative problem-solving and experiential learning.
Presentation Slides: View the Sparking Student Curiosity Presentation Slides
Presentation Outcomes
- Identify key resources and maker tools available across PCC STEAM Centers.
- Develop strategies to align classroom assignments with hands-on, experiential STEAM activities.
- Collaborate across disciplines to design engaging, curiosity-driven learning opportunities for students.
Keywords
PCC STEAM Centers, Experiential Learning, Higher Education Pedagogy, Hands-on Learning, Student Engagement, Cross-Disciplinary Teaching, Portland Community College, CTLE
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