Technology That Enables All STEM Learners

The world faces complex political challenges. Solutions are, to a certain extent, political, economic, and cultural. They are also scientific, technological, and physical in nature. Problems like climate change and water (and other essential resources) require immediate attention. Renewable energy, secure data, and communication are equally critical. A myriad of other issues also demand innovative solutions. These challenges require future generations to be intelligent, curious, and collaborative STEM thinkers. Only then can society move to a better place.

History has taught us that the greatest minds often have complex needs—whether it’s Euler, Tesla, Hawking, Darwin, or J. Nash… to name a few.

These thinkers are often noted for succeeding in the face of adversity. They struggled with their problems and came out on top in spite of them.

There are many others in the world who have locked potential. And, as educators, we want everyone, no matter what adversity they may be facing to have their potential unlocked and contribute their talents to the world.

How Can Online Learning Platforms Like Mӧbius Help?

As an online STEM learning platform, Mӧbius is a positive addition in this digital age. It was designed from the ground up to help unlock student potential—no matter what.

Mӧbius is based on WCAG 2.2 AA standards to ensure it is accessible to people with disabilities by improving readability, navigation, and usability across different devices. It helps make digital content easier for everyone to interact with, regardless of their abilities.

For example, as a student with a visual impairment, you can use screen readers with Mӧbius. Media is often text-based, but you can also supplement this with videos (including subtitles tracks if you wish or importing accessible media from sites like YouTube and Panopto).

Students are free to move through Mӧbius material at their own pace. And, can answer meaningful questions without fear of judgement from their peers in the comfort of their own space, in their own time.

Mӧbius is also a tool that supports you as an educator. It helps your students as learners, leading to increased student engagement and retention.

Here are a few Mӧbius features and benefits that support both instructor and student:

• For high stakes assessments, instructors can apply extensions and extra time to those who need it.
• A detailed gradebook and analytics tools allow instructors to see who needs extra support, and where they may need that support.
• For low stakes assessments, instructors can provide hints, multiple attempts, and randomization to ensure students are being asked the right questions with support.
  
• Mӧbius integrates into existing edTech ecosystems so students and colleagues can seamlessly access Möbius material inside of their existing platform with grades syncing as well.
• A robust set of course management and authoring tools allows instructors to prepare, modify, and release materials when and how they want.

We invite you to learn more about Mӧbius by reading through our  blog posts, webinars, or by talking to a member of our helpful team who will listen to your requirements and let you know what’s possible with Mӧbius.

About the Author:

Lachlan Swain has a Master’s Degree in Theoretical Physics and has been supporting the STEM academic space for over a decade since completing his studies. First in hardware, helping labs with experimental and industrial equipment. And now in software, where he is currently the team lead for Implementation and Support of Möbius at DigitalEd.