Empirical interdisciplinary research has explored the role of spatial ability in STEM learning
and achievement. While most of this research indicates that fostering spatial thinking in …

Maker activities are drawing increasing attention in the field of science, technology,
engineering and mathematics (STEM) education. Researchers have developed various …

Through a comparative case study, Sheridan and colleagues explore how makerspaces
may function as learning environments. Drawing on field observations, interviews, and …

Project Jacquard presents manufacturing technologies that enable deploying invisible
ubiquitous interactivity at scale. We propose novel interactive textile materials that can be …

Electronic textiles are a part of the increasingly popular maker movement that champions
existing do-it-yourself activities. As making activities broaden from Maker Faires and …

Critical approaches to the smart city concept are used to begin highlighting the promises of
makerspaces, that is to say, those emerging urban sites that promote sharing practices; …

In this article, we examine the use of electronic textiles (e-textiles) for introducing key
computational concepts and practices while broadening perceptions about computing. The …

STEAM-Powered Computing Education: Using E-Textiles to Integrate the Arts and STEM Toggle
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The Maker movement promotes hands-on making, including crafts, robotics, and computing.
The movement's potential to transform education rests in our ability to address notable …

Computational thinking (CT) is believed to be a critical factor to facilitate STEM learning, and
a vital learning objective itself. Therefore, researchers are continuing to explore effective …