Intended Learning Outcomes
Teacher Participants
Upon the completion of the project, the teacher participants will be able to do the following:
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Apply design thinking with STEM content.
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Develop and facilitate effective STEM and fashion activities using school resources.
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Design and plan effective STEM learning activities pertinent to students who have little to no foundational knowledge of design or wearable technology.
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Maintain sustainable networks with cross-sector collaborators.
Student Participants
Upon the completion of this project, the student participants will have:
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Gained foundational knowledge about the creative and inclusive application of technology
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Gained practical experience and skills working with smart textiles and inclusive fashion
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Gained exposure to inclusive fashion design and clothing challenges faced by vulnerable groups
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Used interdisciplinary approaches to think critically and creatively while solving problems