Autor(s):

Plamenna Petrova, St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria, m_ivanova@tu-sofia.bg

Juliana Dochkova-Todorova, St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria, izi_1976@abv.bg

https://doi.org/10.55630/STEM.2025.0706

Abstract:

    This paper investigates the foundations and practical implementation of multimodal learning strategies in digitally inclusive STEM/STEAM education. The realization of a blended learning environment through a progressive web application, linked to a decoupled WordPress instance, is presented. By following a mixed-methods methodology, anchored in multimodality principles, the educational platform provides support for real-time content management and optimized cross-platform performance. Its conceptual structure relies on an ontological model which features WordPress content objects as learning artifacts for the encouragement of reflective and accessible knowledge construction. The paper further examines the pedagogical affordances of enabling students, enrolled in software engineering and digital media focused bachelor programs, to engage in content publishing and visualization as a learning approach, while assessing the effects of technological separation on user experience. Findings contribute to the discourse on educational multimodality by demonstrating the potentials of the integrated solution in fostering STEM/STEAM competencies.

Keywords:

STEM/STEAM Education; Multimodal Learning Strategies; Inclusive Digital Learning Platforms; Blended Learning Environments; WordPress; Progressive Web Applications (PWA); Ontological Model;

Received:

25-08-2025

Accepted:

18-12-2025

Published:

29-12-2025

Cite (APA style):

Dochkova-Todorova, J., Petrova, P. (2025). Multimodal Strategies for STEM/STEAM Education: Analysis of an Inclusive WordPress-based Progressive Web Application, Science Series "Innovative STEM Education", volume 07, ISSN: 2683-1333, Institute of Mathematics and Informatics – Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, pp. 61-90, DOI: https://doi.org/10.55630/STEM.2025.0706

PDF file address:

http://www.math.bas.bg/vt/stemedu/books/07/STEM.2025.0706.pdf