I have utilized both. However, one is highly accepted and another is frowned upon in STEM. That alone should help with your choice. However, each certifying organization makes their own judgment.
Interactive notebooks are the most acceptable method of allowing students to document their learning. It requires quite a bit of training for those new to using them. However, it also requires training of you plan on using the notebooks with the integration of content. As the leader, it is your job to prepare for how the interactive notebook will be used and coach the teachers through their planning to understand how to use them.in an interactive format.
Worksheet model or type of materials or resources are looked as the easy way out. Now, do understand that this model does have a place. It is highly effective in trainings, quick STEM activities that have not connections, and to support teachers as they grow in STEM. Now, the goal is to grow from these documents. These documents are restrictive to students learning and the follow of teaching and learning. STEM is not robotic it moves with those teachable moments. Even these teachable moments need to be recorded and documented in the students learning. The research that came about because of these teachable moments; along with the outcomes of the learning from these teachable moments. Providing students the opportunity to be active participants in the learning also allows students to take ownership of the learning.
As a result, of utilizing both methods of student documentation; I think.it is apparent of the direction you should take. Remember both styles have a place, but try your best to grow your teachers to interactive notebooks.
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