Activities and Technologies to Promote Women Presence in STEAM

Abstract

It is not necessary to change the teaching to the taste of women, or any other group that is currently less represented. This is mainly because the notion of a science for under-represented women or minorities is meaningless and unfounded. What we must be aware of is that there is great potential in diversity. Cultural, social and gender diversity can contribute greatly to the advancement of science, as the interaction of different perspectives and practices are often innovative ways of addressing problems. We must therefore ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. We have worked with educational robotics and STEAM, development of learning environments and technological solutions oriented towards collaborative and inclusive learning. For this purpose, cost-effective solutions are used, which allow an adequate degree of collaboration and encourage participation in a ubiquitous way. Several tools have been identified that, following testing and results, are suitable for use in diverse and inclusive collaborative learning environments. Furthermore, it has been demonstrated that technology is not the only factor that favors diversity and inclusion. To promote diversity and inclusion, the human factor is highly recommended, both from the trainer’s and the learner’s point of view.