Empowering Young Innovators: Integrating Entrepreneurial Skills in e-STEAM through the PYP Lens – Shaimaa Karara & Muna Assad 

This dynamic professional development session, “Empowering Young Innovators: Integrating Entrepreneurial Skills in e-STEAM through the PYP Lens”, is designed to help PYP and non-PYP educators seamlessly embed entrepreneurial thinking within STEAM-based inquiry. Grounded in the IB PYP framework, the session explores how entrepreneurial skills—such as creativity, critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and resilience—can be nurtured through meaningful, transdisciplinary learning experiences. Educators will engage in hands-on activities, collaborative planning, and real-world connections that highlight how science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics naturally support entrepreneurial mindsets.

 

Speaker:

Shaimaa Karara 

Muna Assad 

Shaimaa has played various roles as an IBEN member with the IBO since 2015. She is also involved in the school’s IB evaluation, CIS, and NEASC accreditation visits. In addition to her career in the Middle East and GCC, Shaimaa has designed and delivered multiple workshops. Currently, she is the PYP Coordinator at Emirates National Schools.

Muna is a K-12 E-learning coordinator, head of the ICT/Design department, and technology coach with a master’s in educational leadership (distinction with honour) and a bachelor’s in computer science. Specialising in integrating technology and driving innovation across educational systems. Member of the Cognia accreditation team and certified judge for FLL (First Lego League) Robotics competitions.