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Effective STEM Education NetworksIn Informal Settings
Samantha EphgraveCandidate for 4-H Youth Development Community Educator
Introduction• Illinois 4-H member• Collegiate 4-H at Oklahoma State University• B.S. in Animal Science with emphasis on
Biotechnology, Pre-Veterinary Science• Graduate Assistantship in Information Sciences for
international tech support for an OSU outreach program
• Finishing M.S. in Agricultural Education and Leadership
• Extension Educator, 4-H and Youth Development• Oklahoma Impact/Issue Teams – STEM and
Environmental Ed• National 4-H GIS/GPS Technology Team Member
2007-2011
Live Q&A on Twitter
#sam4stem
Informal Settings
STEM Is All Around Us
• Inventory of current programming and expertise of current volunteers
• Stakeholder (both youth and adults) feedback session
• Incorporate stronger STEM components into pre-existing programs through collaborative efforts
Informal SettingsSTEM-Positive Atmosphere
• Incorporate technology of today, especially when working with teens
• Encourage parents and volunteers to utilize new technologies, provide training and safe environment for trial and error
• Embrace time and activities for exploration of why/how questioning
Informal Settings
Partnerships
• Connect with business and industry in the community
• Local educational institutions
• K-12 school systems
• Other government entities
• Professional organizations
Informal Settings
Delivery
• HANDS ON
• Encourage exploration and self-discovery
• Allow room for growth from mistakes
• Pose real-world problems and encourage search for credible solutions
Informal SettingsThe Community Educator’s
Role
• Know when to provide guidance and know when to step back
• Foster ownership of programming by youth
• Guide process application to help youth realize outcomes and look for application of material in significant manner