STEAM Learning on a Budget: From Paper Prototyping to Simple STEAM Kits (Fall 2025)

Please register here for STEAM Learning on a Budget: From Paper Prototyping to Simple STEAM Kits (Fall 2025)

In this workshop, students will learn how to design and facilitate hands-on STEAM activities with everyday materials and the sorts of low-cost STEAM kits commonly available in K-12 schools. They will also gain hands-on experience participating in and designing STEAM activities using these kits and materials. Finally, they will be provided with additional resources and ideas for activities they might facilitate in their future classrooms.

What You Will Learn:

  • To become familiar with a variety of makerspace tools, technologies, and materials.

  • To develop the necessary skills and mindsets for facilitating integrated STEAM learning experiences for students.

  • To learn how to design and facilitate interest-driven and inclusive STEAM activities.

Webinar Details:

  • When: Monday, October 20, 2025 from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM

  • Where: The University of Iowa's Educational Makerspace, B1 North Hall, 20 West Davenport Street, Iowa City, IA 52242

  • Who: TEP students

  • Cost: Free

  • BTLC Credits: IS, STEAM

  • Presenter(s): Kay Ramey, Assistant Professor of Learning Sciences and Educational Psychology and Darrell Currington, Educational Makerspace Facilitator

By registering for this event, you agree to be photographed or filmed for promotional purposes.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email tlc@uiowa.edu and we will work with you to make any accommodations.

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Monday, October 20, 2025 4:30pm to 6:00pm
The University of Iowa's Educational Makerspace in North Hall
B1 (down the steps with the painted hand prints)
20 West Davenport Street, Iowa City, IA 52242
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Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Baker Teacher Leader Center in advance at 319-335-6417 or tlc@uiowa.edu.