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Characterization of Spaces and Didactic Units for the Improvement of Diversity Gaps

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Currently, most educational centers have specific spaces where, depending on the technology available in them, specific practices are carried out. Some examples of these spaces are the computer labs, electronics, biology, chemistry, or maker spaces. The CreaSTEAM project aims to create STEAM spaces in schools, so that they are multidisciplinary and transversal spaces where elements and technologies of all kinds coexist, and above all, rather than being focused on technology, they are focused on the development of STEAM skills and vocations, especially to reduce gaps in diversity. This article focuses on the design of an instrument that allows the conceptualization of STEAM practices in these new educational environments, contemplating and relating both educational methodologies, technologies, and diversity gaps to be solved or studied.

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With the support of the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union in its Key Action 2 “Cooperation and Innovation for Good Practices. Strategic Partnerships for school education”. Project CreaSTEAM (Co-thinking and Creation for STEAM diversity-gap reduction) (Reference number 2020–1-ES01-KA201–082601). The content of this publication does not reflect the official opinion of the European Union. Responsibility for the information and views expressed in the publication lies entirely with the authors.

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Fonseca, D. et al. (2022). Characterization of Spaces and Didactic Units for the Improvement of Diversity Gaps. In: Zaphiris, P., Ioannou, A. (eds) Learning and Collaboration Technologies. Designing the Learner and Teacher Experience. HCII 2022. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 13328. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-05657-4_24

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