University/Organization
Northern Gulf Institute
Mississippi State University
Starkville Mississippi
Northern Gulf Institute
Mississippi State University
Starkville Mississippi
Title
Enhancing STEM/STEAM Education Through Spatial Thinking and Digital Tools
Synopsis
Spatial thinking has a long history in cognitive psychological studies. As one of the most heavily researched segments of the human psyche, it pertains to the ability to generate, retain, retrieve, and transform visual images. Stemming from over a century of research, spatial thinking is a fundamental cognitive process that plays a crucial role in many disciplines. This paper seeks to emphasize the role of spatial and digital tools in enhancing learning outcomes.