Christopher Craft - STEM Education Real Solutions to Real Problems

Chris Craft discusses his journey into STEM education, highlighting the differences between science and math teaching. He emphasizes the importance of using STEM to solve real-world problems, sharing examples of student projects like a pressure-sensitive doorbell and a digital dog collar. The video concludes with a focus on the impact of STEM education in creating innovative solutions.

What was Chris Craft's original teaching certification in?

• K12 Science

• K12 Spanish

• K12 Mathematics

• K12 English

What is the main difference between wrong answers in science and math classes according to Chris Craft?

• Math wrong answers are subjective.

• Science wrong answers can indicate new knowledge or experimental errors.

• Math wrong answers can indicate new knowledge.

• Science wrong answers are always due to calculation errors.

What is the tagline of Chris Craft's STEM class?

• Real Solutions to Real Problems

• Think Critically, Act Locally

• STEM for Everyone

• Innovate for the Future

What technology was used to create a solution for a visually and hearing-impaired grandfather?

• Digital dog collar

• Virtual Reality

• 3D Printing

• Pressure-sensitive doorbell

What problem did the digital dog collar aim to solve?

• Tracking lost pets

• Monitoring police dogs' health in hot cars

• Improving dog training techniques

• Enhancing dog communication

How did Chris Craft's class help a community member in need of a prosthetic hand?

• By raising funds for a prosthetic

• By 3D printing a prosthetic hand

• By organizing a charity event

• By collaborating with a local hospital

What was the outcome of the 'hand-a-thon' event organized by Chris Craft's class?

• Raised awareness about prosthetics

• Assembled 26 prosthetic hands for global distribution

• Developed new 3D printing techniques

• Trained students in medical technology