Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST)

The ITEST program is an applied research and development program that supports projects advancing the equitable and inclusive integration of technology in the learning and teaching of STEM from pre-kindergarten through high school. The program aims to support all students' acquisition of foundational preparation in STEM disciplines, with preparation for the current and future workforce increasingly dependent upon the application and use of technology and computing. Projects are expected to engage students in technology-rich learning to develop disciplinary and/or transdisciplinary STEM content knowledge, including skills in data literacy and evidence-based decision-making; prioritize the full inclusion of groups underrepresented and/or underserved in STEM and ICT workforce; motivate students to pursue appropriate education pathways to technology-rich careers; and leverage strategic and community partnerships to expand education pathways. The program supports multiple project types including Exploring Theory and Design Principles (ETD), Developing and Testing Innovations (DTI), and Scaling, Expanding, and Iterating Innovations (SEI), as well as Synthesis studies and Conference/Workshop proposals.