Session Number T1-04

T1-04 2023 Session	Hands-On Learning in STEM: Strategies for Engaging Students Anthony Galgano, President & Founder, TRUE Robotics, Inc., and Emily Hajko, TRUE Robotics, Inc.
Level: Beginner Grades: K-5, 6-8 Repeated: T3-04	Our presentation showcases the results of our four-month market research project at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where we explored the challenges associated with hands-on education in STEM. Through our research, we discovered that hands-on learning is crucial in promoting student engagement, deeper understanding, and critical thinking skills. In our presentation, we will share successful hands-on learning models and techniques that educators can adopt to create effective and engaging learning experiences. We will also discuss the benefits of hands-on education and its importance as an essential component of STEM education.
T3-04 2023 Session	Hands-On Learning in STEM: Strategies for Engaging Students Anthony Galgano, President & Founder, TRUE Robotics, Inc., and Emily Hajko, TRUE Robotics, Inc.
Level: Beginner Grades: K-5, 6-8 Repeated: T1-04	Our presentation showcases the results of our four-month market research project at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where we explored the challenges associated with hands-on education in STEM. Through our research, we discovered that hands-on learning is crucial in promoting student engagement, deeper understanding, and critical thinking skills. In our presentation, we will share successful hands-on learning models and techniques that educators can adopt to create effective and engaging learning experiences. We will also discuss the benefits of hands-on education and its importance as an essential component of STEM education.