Advancing STEM Education and Innovation in a Time of Distance Learning

Due to the recent global pandemic educators of science and technology have had to pivot and adapt their delivery to create alternative virtual means of delivery. The COVID-19 pandemic has influenced a rapid change in teaching and learning in higher education. It is reshaping curriculum demands the 21st century digital competence challenges and learning technologies. These changes in education are likely to endure well past the COVID-19 pandemic making it crucial for educators to consider teaching and learning under the perspectives of digital education and innovation. Advancing STEM Education and Innovation in a Time of Distance Learning highlights the contemporary trends and challenges in science technology mathematics and engineering education. The chapters present findings and discussions of relevant research studies and theoretical frameworks for the provision of science technology engineering and technical subjects. It not only presents successful practice examples from before and during the COVID-19 pandemic but also provides useful information to assist educators in understanding the demands and challenges of digital education. Covering topics such as ethnically diverse students foreign language learning and mobile gamification this premier reference source is an essential resource for educators and administrators of both K-12 and higher education pre-service teachers teacher educators librarians government officials researchers and academicians.