I-STEM
I-STEM showcases how to teach STEM subjects through engaging and innovative Creative Techniques, impacting the way students learn and making the subject more appealing.
Check out our free Creative Techniques that complement teaching practice, Teachers’ core practice videos, Integrated lesson plans and I-STEM research E-book, to bring humour and innovation into your classroom.
About the project
Europe faces a shortfall in science-knowledgeable people at all levels of society and the economy. More and more students leave formal education with science qualifications yet we have not seen a rise in the numbers interested in pursuing science related careers nor have we witnessed enhanced science-based innovation.
For many students STEM subjects are not engaging enough. Artistic minds, desired in the science industry, often find science to be “boring” or “too technical.”
We believe playful thinking allows one to step outside the box of logical thinking and creates alternative logic that can assist in creativity and learning. This is why we created I-STEM.
I-STEM is an EU funded multinational collaboration between universities, science experts, performing arts industry professionals, post-primary school teachers and young people.
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About the project
The Report EU Commission form 2015 show that at the moment, Europe faces a shortfall in science-knowledgeable people at all levels of society and the economy. More and more students leave formal education with science qualifications yet we’ve seen non parallel rise in the numbers interested in pursuing science related careers nor have we witnessed enhanced science-based innovation or any increase in entrepreneurship.
STEM subjects for many students are not engaging enough. Artistic minds, desired in the science industry, often find science to be “boring” or “too technical” for them. We simply believe that, in order to make science more accessible and attract more creative – based students to it we need to make it more fun! We want to offer a more artistic approach to STEM in order to make it more understandable and engaging for students who wouldn’t have otherwise taken interest in it.
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We believe that the performing arts technique of playful thinking allows one to step outside the box of logical thinking and create alternative logic that can assist in creativity and learning. This is why we created I-STEM. A EU funded multinational collaboration between universities, science experts, performing arts industry professionals, post-primary school teachers and young people.
The project includes free masterclasses for teachers, e-book about I-STEM techniques and use case studies, teaching scenarios for teachers, workshops for students, student created animation, student mobility between countries and platform of sharing knowledge. All described here in detail.
What can
I-STEM do for you?
Learn alternative ways of teaching and gain more knowledge on how to keep the students engaged with our I-STEM Lesson Plans and Creative Techniques
Find inspiration from teachers already implementing I-STEM, in their core practice videos, and case studies from our I-STEM research E-book
Access free educational materials to inspire your students
Gain useful knowledge and tools that will help you improve your teamwork abilities, inclusive and cross-disciplinary teaching and communication thanks to I-STEM Knowledge Share
Improve your classroom teaching practice
Acquire ready to use lesson plans and creative techniques to bring more variety and fun to your classroom
Find research and reports relating to I-STEM recommendations in our I-STEM E-Book and Knowledge Share
Project Resources
What do we aim to achieve during the project?
E-book – STEM and STEAM in post-primary education
The I-STEM E-book offers a range of case studies of the experiences of STEM teachers as well as a summary of research and teaching guidelines regarding innovative and creative discourse from all partnering countries.
Core Practice Videos for Teachers
These videos were designed for teachers by teachers, explaining their I-STEM journey and the benefits of using creative techniques in the classroom.
I-STEM Classroom:
Creative techniques complementing teaching practice
Lesson plans developed by teachers showcase how creative techniques complement their teaching practice. I-STEM classroom showcases how to use Creative techniques for classroom collaboration and enquiry-based learning and consolidated learning.
Animation – The Student Voice
Created by students from Ireland, Poland and the Netherlands during their one week learning experience in Dublin. These animations highlight the importance of collaboration and inclusion in schools.
I – STEM Knowledge Share
Sharing knowledge will combine all the research and evaluations of the I-STEM project.
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Project Partners
Gaiety School Of Acting
Trinity Access
(TCD, Ireland )
DIAK the Applied Science University Helsinki
St Joseph’s post-primary
school in Rush County Dublin
Piter Jelles Leeuwarder
Lyceum in Holland
Varsztatovnia – an arts advocacy organisation in Warsaw
Jeziorański High School in Warsaw
Piter Jelles Leeuwarder
Lyceum in Holland
Varsztatovnia – an arts advocacy organisation in Warsaw
Jeziorański High School in Warsaw
Do you have questions?
Contact us
You can also email us directly: contact@istem-project.eu