Field of STEM – Areas of Need

This survey sought to address the growing needs of STEM administrators and educators across the country. An essential resource for companies and organizations developing products and services for the STEM market, the report offers detailed information defined by educators as areas of potential growth.

Key findings include:

-       More than 700 ideas suggested by STEM leaders and teachers for technology-based products educators would like to see developed for STEM education.

-       Information on the adoption of tablet devices currently and in the near future, and perspectives on tablet devices for STEM education.

-       Details on the implementation of the bring-your-own-device (BYOD) model, currently and in the near future to help companies understand whether BYOD is an area of critical growth.

-       Information on the non-profits judged by STEM educators to have the most valuable services, thus helping businesses use their time and money wisely

Elliot, K., & Bialo, E. (2012). 2012 national survey on STEM education’ identifies growth areas of STEM market. New York, NY: Interactive Educational Systems Design

http://www.iesdinc.com/Resources/Release_STEM_2012_final.pdf