STEM Education
is an acronym for the study and instruction in the categories of science, technology, engineering, and math. The term is used in address education policy and curriculum choices in schools from kindergarten through college to improve the nation's competitiveness in technology development. It has implications for workforce development, national security concerns and immigration policy.
According to Merriam Websters Dictionary Technology is defined as:
1
a : the practical application of knowledge especially in a particular area : engineering
b : a capability given by the practical application of knowledge <a car's fuel-saving technology>
2
: a manner of accomplishing a task especially using technical processes, methods, or knowledge <new technologies for information storage>
3
: the specialized aspects of a particular field of endeavor<educational technology>
According to Merriam Websters Dictionary Technology is defined as:
1
a : the practical application of knowledge especially in a particular area : engineering
b : a capability given by the practical application of knowledge <a car's fuel-saving technology>
2
: a manner of accomplishing a task especially using technical processes, methods, or knowledge <new technologies for information storage>
3
: the specialized aspects of a particular field of endeavor<educational technology>