This course is based on the instructor-paced version that ran from 12/01/2026 to 18/02/2026, which offered interaction over 5.5 weeks. To make it accessible to everyone, we’ve created a self-paced format so you can explore the content and complete activities whenever it suits you.
This version also comes with new resources and practical materials available exclusively in the self-paced MOOC giving you an added advantage and even more opportunities to explore, learn, and apply what you discover.
This MOOC will support Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) and primary school educators to deepen their understanding of STE(A)M education, enhance their teaching strategies and strengthen their curiosity for nature, creativity, and a love for lifelong learning!
By using the OUTSTE(A)M toolkit, educators will learn to effectively integrate STE(A)M concepts in their approaches both in indoor and outdoor settings. Through the toolkit’s practical examples, and the insights of the Scientix Ambassadors that created the OUTSTE(A)M Learning Scenarios, educators will be supported as they design and implement engaging STE(A)M lessons and inspire pupils to explore STE(A)M careers.
Finally, the MOOC will facilitate the creation of a community of educators from across Europe and beyond, encouraging networking, idea-sharing, and collaboration.
You can follow the course entirely at your own pace. All modules and materials are available from the start, and there are no deadlines to keep in mind.
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This MOOC will empower you with the knowledge, tools, and inspiration to effectively integrate STE(A)M Education in both indoor and outdoor learning environments. More specifically, you will:
This course addresses educators in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) settings and primary schools searching for professional development opportunities designed to help them bring STE(A)M approaches to life in the classroom and beyond. Secondary school teachers and other educational stakeholders interested in the field of STE(A)M might participate in the course as well.
To earn the certificate, participants must successfully complete the course content and pass the quizzes.
Note pour les participants du Luxembourg: Le personnel enseignant et éducatif du Luxembourg peut obtenir une reconnaissance formelle de l'IFEN (Institut de Formation de l'Éducation Nationale) à l'issue de ce cours. Pour obtenir la certification, il est indispensable de s'inscrire via le site web de l'IFEN. Pour plus d'informations : https://ssl.education.lu/ifen/
Miriam Molina Ascanio works as a Project and Pedagogical Operational Manager in the Science Education Department of European Schoolnet® (EUN). Miriam is leading EUN and Scientix® actions targeted to Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) and primary education. She oversees the OUSTE(A)M project and the day-to-day implementation of the Buzzing Schools service contract for the European Commission.
Nikolaos Tezas is a Pedagogical Coordinator and Project Officer in the Science Education Department of European Schoolnet® (EUN). He engages in pedagogical and coordination activities in various projects that focus on sustainability, green and innovative STE(A)M pedagogies. He is also supporting Scientix® actions. His work involves delivery of both online and in-person trainings as well as creation of new educational materials and resources.
The MOOC “OUTSTE(A)M in Action: Let's STE(A)M” 2025 is part of the OUTSTE(A)M project, coordinated by European Schoolnet®. The MOOC is also supported by Scientix®.
OUTSTE(A)M is a project funded by the European Union’s (EU) Erasmus+ programme under the Grant Agreement (101133868) and coordinated by European Schoolnet® (https://www.scientix.eu/community/partner-projects/outsteam).
OUTSTE(A)M brings together 4 partners to develop a toolkit that will help teachers and educators promote high quality STE(A)M approaches as a means of addressing the insufficient attention given to STE(A)M education in early childhood education and care settings (ECEC) as well as in primary schools.
Scientix® is the community for science education in Europe (www.scientix.eu).
European Schoolnet® (www.eun.org) is the network of 30+ European Ministries of Education. EUN aims to bring innovation in teaching and learning to its key stakeholders: Ministries of Education, schools, teachers, researchers, and industry partners.
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 the European Commission. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them. This MOOC is coordinated by European Schoolnet® and supported by Scientix® and EUN Academy, both of which are initiatives of European Schoolnet®.
All content on this course unless specified otherwise is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License