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OUTSTE(A)M in Action: Let's STE(A)M MOOC
About
Welcome to the OUTSTE(A)M in Action: Let's STE(A)M MOOC! This free online course supports Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) and primary school educators in deepening their understanding of STE(A)M education, enhancing their teaching strategies, and strengthening their curiosity for nature, creativity, and a love for lifelong learning.
Through the OUTSTE(A)M toolkit and the insights of Scientix Ambassadors, you will discover how to integrate STE(A)M concepts in both indoor and outdoor learning settings. You will explore inspiring practical examples, innovative approaches, and inclusive pedagogical methods that help you design engaging STE(A)M lessons and inspire your pupils to explore the world around them. Finally, you will connect with educators across Europe and beyond, sharing ideas, practices, and building a strong professional network.
Objectives
In this course, you will:
- Identify the principles and benefits of STE(A)M in early childhood and primary education.
- Explore the OUTSTE(A)M toolkit and familiarise yourself with its teaching and learning materials.
- Examine how STE(A)M fits into other pedagogical approaches such as Project-based Learning, Inquiry-based Learning and Play-based Education.
- Improve your teaching and learning by taking inspiration from gender-equal, sustainable and age-appropriate technology approaches.
- Connect with a wider community of educators, exchanging ideas, practices, and fostering collaboration and peer learning.
- Create effective STE(A)M activities by applying appropriate pedagogical strategies and lessons learned.
Date and registration
The course will be held online from 12 January to 18 February 2026, with an estimated workload of 5 hours per week (25h in total).
- Module 1. Set the base: Why is it all about STE(A)M lately? opens on 12 January 2026
- Module 2. Start exploring: What can a STE(A)M approach look like? opens on 19 January 2026
- Module 3. Go further: How can you make your STE(A)M approaches stand out? opens on 26 January 2026
- Module 4. Dare to shine: Submit your OUTSTE(A)M Learning Scenario template opens on 2 February 2026
The final deadline to complete all activities is 18 February 2026, 23:59 CET.
This course addresses educators in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) settings and primary schools seeking professional development opportunities to bring STE(A)M approaches to life in their classrooms and beyond. Secondary school teachers and other educational stakeholders interested in STE(A)M education are also welcome to join.
Promotional Materials
Whether you are a course participant, a Ministry of Education, or an educational organisation, we welcome your support in promoting this free online course.
You can do this in various ways, including:
- Use the suggested social media messages and visuals to promote the course and registration information on your social media channels, which you can download in the promotional pack below.
- Use the information provided in the promotional pack to promote the MOOC via any other dissemination channels you may have available (for example, newsletters, bulletins, digests, or blog articles).
- Share the information with your networks, organisations, and contacts who are active or interested in STE(A)M education.
To find all the promotional materials combined in one document, please click the button below. This promotional pack (in English) includes detailed information on how to promote the course, visuals, and suggested social media messages.
Info Sheet
Social media
Useful handles and hashtags:
- Course hashtag #OUTSTEAMMOOC
- Project handles/hashtags @eu_schoolnet, @scientix_eu
- Service hashtag #EUNAcademy
- Funder handles/hashtags @eu_schoolnet, @scientix_eu
Visuals
You can use the following visuals to promote the MOOC:
Behind the MOOC
The OUTSTE(A)M in Action: Let's STE(A)M MOOC, coordinated by European Schoolnet, is run thanks to OUTSTE(A)M and Scientix®.
Scientix®, the community for science education in Europe, promotes and supports Europe-wide collaboration among STEM teachers, education researchers, policymakers, and other STEM education professionals.
European Schoolnet® (EUN) is the network of 30+ European Ministries of Education, based in Brussels. EUN aims to bring innovation in teaching and learning to its key stakeholders: Ministries of Education, schools, teachers, researchers, and industry partners.
Asociacion de Investigacion de la Industria del Juguete conexas y afines (AIJU):
AIJU is a Technological Institute specialised in leisure, products for children and toys. With over 30 years of experience, AIJU focuses on curating engaging games and toys to enhance STEM learning experiences.
A renowned research university in early childhood education and STEM, DCU plays a vital role in evaluating OUTSTE(A)M’s learning scenarios, job profiles, games, toys, and other useful materials, ensuring their effectiveness in educational settings and adjustments to curriculums.
Stichting International Child Development Initiatives (ICDI):
ICDI, a knowledge organisation at the nexus of research, policy, and practice is dedicated to creating nurturing environments for children. For our OUTSTE(A)M project, ICDI curates essential guidelines to support the project’s mission and help educators maximise the use of learning scenarios, job profiles, games, and toys as well as any other material that will be part of the OUTSTE(A)M’s toolkit.
Disclaimer
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 European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them. The MOOC is coordinated by European Schoolnet® and supported by Scientix® and EUN Academy which are initiatives of European Schoolnet®