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Making with Indiana Kids

Study on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Learning Through Maker Activities in Children

Not Recruiting
100 years or below
All
Phase N/A
1 Location

Brief description of study.

The purpose of this study is to explore making activities with children from Bloomington, IN, who attend workshops throughout the year with Indiana Kids (https://www.in.gov/serveindiana/2593.htm), a project sponsored by the state education department that brings kids and organizations (including Indiana University) together for activities and learning opportunities. Researchers aim to determine what types of STEM learning take place when children are engaged in fun, interest-driven maker activities such as crafts (e.g., knitting, sewing, weaving) and coding (e.g., programming games and robotics).

Detailed description of study

The purpose of this study is to explore making activities with children from Bloomington, IN, who attend workshops throughout the year with Indiana Kids (https://www.in.gov/serveindiana/2593.htm), a project sponsored by the state education department that brings kids and organizations (including Indiana University) together for activities and learning opportunities. Researchers aim to determine what types of STEM learning take place when children are engaged in fun, interest-driven maker activities such as crafts (e.g., knitting, sewing, weaving) and coding (e.g., programming games and robotics).

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: healthy
  • Age: 100 years or below
  • Gender: All

This study investigates how children from Bloomington, IN, engage in STEM learning through fun and interest-driven maker activities. These activities include crafts like knitting, sewing, and weaving, as well as coding projects such as programming games and robotics. The study is part of the Indiana Kids program, which is sponsored by the state education department and involves various organizations, including Indiana University.

During the study, children will participate in workshops throughout the year where they will engage in these maker activities. Researchers will observe and analyze the types of STEM learning that occur when children are involved in these creative and technical tasks. The goal is to understand the educational benefits of these activities.

  • Who can participate: Participants should be children aged 8 to 12 years. Key eligibility factors include an interest in maker activities and residing in Bloomington, IN.
  • Study details: Participants will engage in maker activities such as crafts and coding during workshops. Researchers will observe and analyze the learning outcomes from these activities.
Updated on 19 Feb 2024. Study ID: 1806149393

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