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This present chapter provides a summary of the book, followed by discussions on the FI3T project implications for policy and practice. The chapter concludes with recommendations for further research in STEM learning.
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The Fostering Interest in Information Technology (FI3T) project reported in this chapter is funded by the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST) program (Project Award #: 0737326).
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Duran, M. (2016). Conclusion. In: Duran, M., Höft, M., Medjahed, B., Lawson, D., Orady, E. (eds) STEM Learning. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-26179-9_8
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