Teen Informatics in STEM Education. A Reference Guide for Teachers and Parents

A book on teen informatics is one whose time is long overdue. In the past, most of the topics in informatics were done under computer technology, computer science or with science and technology and in many cases at graduate level. The need to empower students at a lower level starting from K-12 has never been more critical and urgent especially in the digital age of the 21st century. The ease with which the book has been written will enable students, teachers, parents, anyone charged with teaching STEM or informatics, and all who need a book of reference to learn the contemporary issues in the informatics realm while appreciating the importance of STEM Education. This book has been written with the current developments and trends in informatics and STEM and at the end of every chapter students can review the course content through multiple choice questions, short answer questions, and case studies. The book has been careful as well to make mention of the need to adopt the next generation standards that allow learning to move away from rote memorization to engaging in inquiry- and project- based learning where principles and fundamentals learnt can be leveraged and pivoted across disciplines. Creating a curriculum that meets the challenge of merging these fields seamlessly is what the textbook has successfully done. Since most of the topics discussed are going to change over time, the book will be edited accordingly. Students in K-12, and the first years of college should find the book informative and engaging. Available as a printed copy and ebook.