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Course Overview

On behalf of the U.S. Department of State and IREX, welcome to STEM Innovations and Global Competence!

“In the 21^st century, scientific and technological innovations have become increasingly important as we face the benefits and challenges of both globalization and a knowledge-based economy. To succeed in this new information-based and highly technological society, students need to develop their capabilities in STEM to levels much beyond what was considered acceptable in the past.”

– National Science Foundation

This new course will focus on the intersection of STEM subjects and global competence and will feature a variety of resources, reflection activities, and testimonials from teachers across the United States. Global competence and global collaboration are essential to progress in the overlapping fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The interconnectedness of our world and the rise of new technologies demand that students be prepared to work across borders. To prepare for the jobs of tomorrow, students will need a set of specific skills that will enable them to fully participate, problem solve, and adapt in our changing world. The ability to engage with multiple perspectives in the pursuit of knowledge will be key to their success. Global competence in STEM requires today’s students to recognize their responsibilities to both the local and global communities.

Participants in this course will:

Understand how STEM and global competence are related,
Learn how to facilitate cross-cultural collaboration to empower students to solve problems using STEM skills, and
Develop skills and instructional strategies to create STEM curriculum that fosters student innovation and global competence.

*Please review the important information on the following pages before beginning.*
What to Expect During the Course	About the Course Designers	New to Canvas?
Let's Begin!	Go to Modules	Go to the Global STEM Project Action Plan Template

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