Cultivating Creativity
Getting a student to really, genuinely engage is a challenge for educators. Effective education has to involve more than just the memorization of names, dates, and places if students are expected to lean in and - one might even hope - be excited about learning. Opportunities for exploration and creativity can be the key.
Creative engagement and exploration
STEM programs provide students with opportunities to explore and create, two experiences known to inspire genuine interest and engagement. The benefits of STEM programs continue to be demonstrated in ongoing studies, including notable increases in:
career interest
career knowledge
relationships
critical thinking
and perseverance
At OnPoint, we understand that students who engage in STEM and more recently STEAM programs see consistent benefits not only the their current studies, but in the way they look ahead and dream about their futures. Our designers and planners help schools design and incorporate spaces and technologies that directly support this innovative method of teaching.
Equipping future problem solvers
If your students are going to become future leaders in their fields, they need to be properly equipped. To ensure your students are working with proven and cutting edge technologies, OnPoint partners with industry leaders like Boxlight, makers of Xploris – a learning tool that incorporates coding, science, control and art all in a single package.
OnPoint is continually on the lookout for innovative tools like this to help students discover and gain experience with each of the fields and disciplines STEAM programs have to offer. Whether your students are passionate about art, music, coding, scientific exploration, or circuitry and robotics, the Xploris offers a way to get hands-on and truly engaged.
More than just the latest tech; an effective strategy for using it
But good tools are only one part of the strategy. One of the most common and costly mistakes made when spending on technology is not having a plan to make that technology work for your students. You need more than just a room full of remarkable gadgets. You've got to know where they fit in a 21st century learning strategy.
OnPoint stands out among its competition by working with our clients in every aspect of this strategy - from the learning spaces to the technology to the curriculum you'll use to extract real value from your investment, OnPoint will make sure your educators are equipped to support their students and inspire life-long learners.
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OnPoint is committed to continually seeking out and partnering with industry-leaders in furniture, technology, and the construction of education spaces.
This article was inspired by a recent publication from one such partner: Boxlight.
You can read the full article from Boxlight here.
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