The RoboSteamSen project (2023-1-ES01-KA220-SCH-000155379) is co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA).

Strawbees STEAM Kits

Typology
Technological
Resource description
Strawbees combines physical building, guided learning, and a digital platform to create an interactive STEM experience for all learners. It includes several products, training and many open resources.
https://strawbees.com/
Sample of use in education with students with IDD
Used to improve problem-solving and programming skills in students with diverse abilities. Some samples can be seen in https://strawbees.com/evidence-and-impact/disruptors/inclusive-steam-chris-colley with several chapters describing how it is implemented
Difficulties to which it could be applied
Emotional Regulation
  • Regulating Emotions
  • Understanding Emotions
Emotional Regulation, Social Communication Challenges
  • Literal interpretation of language and abstractions
Executive Functioning and Flexibility
  • Short attention span
Executive Functioning and Flexibility, Learning and Cognitive Challenges
  • Time management
Learning and Cognitive Challenges
  • Cognitive Abilities
  • Difficulty understanding place value
Repetitive Behaviors and Restricted Interests
  • Specialized skills or talents
Repetitive Behaviors and Restricted Interests, Specialized Skills and Talents
  • Intense focus
Social Communication Challenges, Emotional Regulation
  • Sharing of interests, emotions, or affect
Learning Objetives
  • Enhancing Sensory Regulation Strategies
  • Improving Attention and focus
  • Learning Engineering concepts
  • Learning Maths concepts
  • Learning Science concepts
  • Learning Technology concepts