Knowledge developed by industry in collaboration with educators is crucial for STEM education, as it brings real-world relevance to classroom learning. With these fields evolving rapidly, this collaborative effort ensures that teaching materials reflect current technologies, practices, and challenges. This alignment helps students access up-to-date knowledge, connect what they learn to practical situations, and equips them with essential skills for the real world. By integrating industry-educator knowledge, teachers can better engage students by connecting curriculum content to real work practices, enhancing their readiness for the future and STEM-related careers.
Victoria Bowden and Jess Leech, respectively Director of Community Investment at DP World and Producer at TheOpenLab, will introduce DP World's Global Education Platform, designed to support educators to empower students with essential STEM and logistics skills. The session will focus on learning how to register easily, explore the platform's unique features, and access tailored resources for use in the classroom. Educators will also share their feedback during the session to ensure that the content reflects diverse perspectives from diverse contexts, enriching the collaborative effort and making it more relevant and inclusive for a wider range of students and learning environments.
This call will take place on October 31st, 2024 at 2:00pm GMT.