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Online Classes that Teach Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Skills

By Matthew Lynch
May 24, 2021
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The sheer volume of information that is generated on a daily basis by both businesses and consumers continues to increase exponentially. As a result, the educators of today are recognizing how important it is for students to know how to work with new technologies that are based on the STEM disciplines. 

From rural to urban schools, online learning is evolving to teach STEM subjects to e-learning students – a necessary change that brings more value to the online learning system. We’re going to explore the importance of teaching STEM in online education.

Why STEM Education Is Important

Most people think of complex technologies and lab coats when they think of STEM. In reality, STEM subjects form the framework for essential institutions that society cannot do without, like the production of food, manufacturing, and healthcare. 

These days, people rely heavily on STEM professions. STEM specialists use their science, technology, engineering, and math skills to improve and manage life’s most important aspects, such as the population, health outcomes, and economy. 

Despite all of the articles and publications on the internet regarding the importance of STEM, people still don’t seem to get the message. Two years ago, 2.5 million STEM jobs were not fulfilled, and what’s more, minorities are grossly underrepresented in the field, as are women. 

STEM and Online Learning

As we make more advances in technology, the younger generations are becoming more engaged with more interactive platforms. This has altered the way students learn and receive education, and teachers that use ed-tech resources in their classroom are catering to the habits of the tech-savvy generation of learners. 

Educators can use e-learning tools to provide hands-on, interactive experiences to students for concepts that would otherwise be considered abstract in a standard classroom setting. Interactive technology can help students learn more complicated STEM concepts early on in their learning career since they have an easier time engaging with technology. 

Thanks to this, teachers who use ed-tech in the classroom have seen drastic increases in their students’ learning outcomes. Additionally, e-learning can help level the playing field and make learning more accessible to students. 

eLearning and Its Benefits For STEM

Advocates of STEM education predict that there were nearly 9 million jobs available in the field in 2018. However, according to the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics), there were only 600,000 candidates qualified to take those positions in the US that same year. Additionally, a survey recently conducted by the US Department of Education found that a mere 16% of high school students take an interest in STEM careers. 

STEM education includes various topics, unlike traditional classroom learning. For example, many teachers will generally teach subjects like mathematics and science separately. STEM learners also receive valuable skills, like problem-solving and critical thinking. 

Ultimately, the coming generations need to become familiar on an intimate level with up-coming technologies. The digital world will become safer as more students advance from universities after training in STEM practices. 

Concluding Thoughts

STEM will always be an essential part of our society since they are the subjects that fuel it. Science, technologies, engineering, and mathematics are the core parts of our digitally, technologically-fueled society. This is why we must adequately educate our students on STEM subjects, even in online learning environments.

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