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Welcome to Engineer-it

The Engineer-it resource, for learners of all ages, provides information about how to 'engineer' successful outcomes particularly in situations of complex uncertanty. 'Engineering' is viewed as an overarching strategy widely used beyond engineering.

The resource was established in 2021 by the Institution of Engineers in Scotland (IES).

While Engineer-it relates closely to STEM learning (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) it is not confined to these subject areas.

Engineer-it is uses the MediaWiki software platform but it is not 'wiki' i.e. there are limited editing rights. However, it is a 'live' resource that is expected to be continually extended and modified.

For more information about Engineer-it see About

Structure of the resource

The resource is divided into 'modules'.

The Strategies Module outlines a conceptual framework that can be used in a wide range of situations, not only in engineering. The other chapters give instances of the use of the framework in specific contexts.

Those who seek to address the complex problems of the modern world - sustainability, inequality, energy, climate change, waste, etc. - must use these strategies where they are appropriate. All who have, or aspire to have, a responsible role in society should discipline their minds to use them.

21^st century skills

In an article in The Times on the success of the Estonian educational system that, accordig to the PISA assessment is the best in Europe, a school principal is quoted as saying:

“Knowledge is important but, in the end, you need those 21st-century skills: critical thinking, problem solving, communication and collaboration.

While these are skills for all centuries, the phrase '21^st century skills' can be used to imply that they are now more important than ever as, for example, we become increasingly aware that action is needed to limit the effects on the planet of human activities .

Eit is a resource to support the development of 21^st century skills.