Regional Formation and Development Studies

The EDUTECH STEAM lab, established at the Department of Pedagogy in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities at Klaipėda University, serves as an integral component of teacher training by implementing the principles of a Living Lab, a user-centered, open innovation ecosystem that fosters collaboration between educators, researchers and technology developers. This study explores the best practice case of how the Living Lab model, as implemented in the EDUTECH STEAM lab at Klaipėda University, enhances pre-service and in-service teacher training, facilitating the co-creation, experimentation and validation of emerging educational technologies. In particular, the EDUTECH STEAM lab plays a crucial role in preparing teachers to integrate AI-driven learning analytics, adaptive assessment models, and interactive STEAM education into real-world classrooms. The article was conducted using a systematic approach to identify and analyse relevant scholarly works on teacher education, STEAM integration, digital pedagogy, and Living Lab methodologies. The findings indicate that embedding a Living Lab approach in teacher training enhances technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK), promotes formative assessment strategies, and supports personalised learning pathways