Abstract

In recent years, the adoption of Emerging Technologies in Education (ETE) has significantly grown. However, the effective integration of these technologies remains challenging as many educators have not been accounted with the professional/career readiness to properly acknowledge and use them as educational tools. Although the STEM approach has gained prominence in Science Education, it still requires proper teacher readiness for a successful implementation. In this study, with a design-based research and mixed method approaches, a ten-session program for prospective teachers was developed and evaluated to foster the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively integrate different technological resources in STEM education. The program aims to bridge the gap between technology and pedagogy, empowering educators to maximize the use ETE to enrich learning experiences. The study highlights the potential of Virtual Reality, 3D Printing, and Robotics in education, emphasizing their benefits in fostering real-world problem-solving skills and hands-on learning. Overall, this research highlights the importance of preparing educators to embrace ETE, setting standards for the use of innovative and engaging teaching methodologies in the field of Science Education.