Investigation of the Integration of STEM and Makerspace Activities in Education

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Published: Apr 6, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12681/codiste.7632
Keywords:
maker education makerspace STEM
Kyriaki Vakkou
University of Cyprus
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4935-1867
Tasos Hovardas
Zacharias Zacharia
Abstract

In this study, 21 lower secondary school students participated in making activities, where they were tasked with designing and building a greenhouse. They utilized the STEM approach, the engineering design process, and the inquiry-based method. During the implementation, the students used various digital technologies and traditional tools commonly found in makerspaces. Upon completion of the activities, individual interviews were conducted, during which the students were asked about their experiences and the knowledge they gained. The analysis of the interviews revealed that the students had understood the connections between subjects and were able to conduct experiments by investigating specific questions.

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