Teaching e-textiles in schools and the future of STEAM education

"We can see a generation that will be able to not only use technology but also to produce technology in the way they want."In this episode, Nour, the host and founder of Femmes Designers, is joined by Dr Paola Guimerans, an E-textiles education specialist and an Interaction Design and Wearable Technology expert. She is the founder of the Edtech company Aula STEAM and the author of the online wearable tech DIY resources platform PrototipadoLAB. Paola believes in the power of technology in enabling the next generation of makers. Teaching children to use E-textile, she promotes Computer Science in education and breaks gender stereotypes. From the gap in skills between students and teachers to advice for young people wanting to explore a career in STEAM.You can find out more about Dr Paola Guimeráns here: www.paolaguimerans.com and follow via Instagram @paolaguimeransanchezKeep up to date with Femmes Designers here: https://femmesdesigners.com/ and follow via @femmesdesigners________________________________Femmes Designers is a creative community launched to inspire the next generation of makers in STEAM fields while championing the work of women artists, designers and scholars interested in how the contemporary arts and design interact with people, science and technology. We all share a passion for designing a better tomorrow. Through partnerships with universities, high schools, institutions, and design organisations, we seek to empower individuals to engage in conversations and share their work with a wide network of students, researchers, and young professionals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.