Sparking Innovation in STEM Education with Technology and Collaboration: A Case Study of the HP Catalyst Initiative

This report highlights innovative technology-supported pedagogic models in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education, explores what to expect from collaboration in a designed network, and, thereafter, sketches lessons for promoting educational innovation through collaboration.<P> How can technology-supported learning help to move beyond content delivery and truly enhance STEM education so that students develop a broad mix of skills? How can collaboration be encouraged and used to help develop, spread, accelerate and sustain innovation in education? The HP Catalyst Initiative – an education grant programme by the Hewlett Packard (HP) Sustainability and Social Innovation team – is used as a case study to answer these questions.<BR>Le rapport met en lumière des modèles pédagogiques utilisant la technologie pour l'enseignement des science, de la technologie, de l'ingénierie et des mathématiques (STEM), explore ce que l'on peut attendre de la collaboration dans un réseau créé artificiellement, et, ensuite, en tire des leçons pour promouvoir l'innovation éducative à travers la collaboration...