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Scheller Teacher Education Lab Explores How Students Can Shape the Future of AI
Centering Students in Learning About — and With — AI In a recent article for Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Computational Sciences, and Education, Eric Klopfer and Christina Bosch of MIT’s Scheller Teacher Education Lab share their perspectives on the role of AI in education. They argue that educators — not Read more
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Connected Learning Summit Returns In-Person at MIT, October 6
We’re excited to announce that the Connected Learning Summit (CLS) will be hosted in person at MIT’s campus on October 6, 2025! CLS brings together a dynamic community of educators, researchers, designers, and innovators who are harnessing emerging technologies to expand access to participatory, playful, and creative learning. Monday, October Read more
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MIT’s Science and Engineering Program Expands West to Westminster University
In June 2025, the Science and Engineering Program for Teachers (SEPT) reached a new milestone – its first-ever regional pilot program, hosted at Westminster University in Salt Lake City, Utah. This exciting expansion brought the program’s signature mix of cutting-edge science, inspiring speakers, and collaborative learning beyond MIT’s campus for Read more
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Call for Proposals is open for the Connected Learning Summit
The Call for Proposals is open for the Seventh Annual Connected Learning Summit, taking place October 5–10, 2025! CLS invites submissions of Research Papers and Showcases that focus on digital technologies for learning, educational and commercial games, innovative tech-infused curricula, and theoretical and/or empirical exploration of digital media and technology for learning. Read more
Read MoreMaureen Hughes of the STEP Lab Recognized with 2025 MIT Levitan Teaching Award
We are proud to share that Maureen Hughes of the STEP Lab has been named a recipient of the 2025 MIT Levitan Teaching Award. This prestigious recognition honors outstanding teaching and dedication to student learning across the Institute. Maureen’s commitment to innovative, student-centered instruction exemplifies the values at the heart Read more
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Applications for the 2025-2026 STEP cohort are now open!
Want to become a teacher? The Scheller Teacher Education Program offers a pathway for MIT students to receive STEM teaching licensure in Massachusetts. Applications for the 2025-2026 STEP cohort are now open! Spend your year as a student teacher in a local classroom and grow as an educator. Learn from Read more
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STEP Lab on Silver Lining for Learning Podcast
STEP | TEA Lab research scientists Emma Anderson, Christina Bosch, and Grace Lin were featured on the Silver Lining for Learning podcast Episode 221, where they shared insights and thoughts on AI education and AI for Education. To watch or listen to the podcast, click here. From the Silver Lining for Learning Read more
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We are bringing back a popular EdTech course series!
We are excited to announce the relaunch of 11.132x: Design and Development of Educational Technology. Reviving a Popular EdTech Course Series Ten years ago, STEP/TEA launched a series of four MOOCs focused on the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of educational technologies, including games for learning. After running for several Read more
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Science and Engineering Program for Teachers 2025
The application is live for our 2025 Science and Engineering Program for Teachers. This year’s program will be on MIT’s Campus July 6th-11th 2025. If you are a Middle or High School STEM teacher and want a professional development opportunity with like-minded teachers from around the world, please consider filling Read more
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