Planning, design, and implementation of STEAM projects through the flipped classroom methodology for high school students in Ecuador

The STEAM project encompasses several areas of study: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics, reflecting its interdisciplinary nature that supports the comprehensive education of students in the Unified General Baccalaureate. Therefore, it is necessary to identify the critical and success factors related to its design, planning, and implementation in the case of the Unidad Educativa Fiscal 10 de Agosto in the city of Quito, during the 2024–2025 academic period. The research adopted a quantitative approach with a non-experimental, cross-sectional design, in which surveys were applied to teachers from the afternoon session and students from the Unified General Baccalaureate to characterize their perceptions regarding their knowledge, the procedures they manage, and the management of STEAM projects. The results obtained led to the design of a proposal based on the flipped classroom method, mediated by the use of technology; interactive activities that students can carry out autonomously and outside the classroom, fostering effective teacher–student feedback as a complement to the teaching-learning process, the development of individual and collaborative skills, and the strengthening of meaningful learning. This interactive didactic guide is designed in Google Sites, is easy to use for both teachers and students, facilitates the design, planning, and execution of STEAM projects, and confirmed the effectiveness of the flipped classroom as a viable and favorable alternative for such purposes.