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SPIKE Essential from LEGO Education

August 30, 2023

Teachers can excite and engage their students with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essential, a cross-curricular STEAM tool for grades 1-5. Through …

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KIBO 21 STEAM Explorer Bundle

March 08, 2023

As state standards expand to include computer science in K-5, schools need age-appropriate tools and curriculum to introduce these concepts …

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The Building Blocks (and 3D Printers, and Robots) of Education

March 01, 2023

With Karol Górnowicz in the Skriware laboratory. The people behind this company, as huge technology fans, wanted to infect …

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Future-proof Your Students with Hands-on Learning

December 15, 2022

In today’s digital world, is edtech having the impact students need? GUEST COLUMN | by Jenny Nash Teachers know how …

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SkriLab

November 10, 2022

Check out this cool tool: SkriLab is the educational STEAM lab from Skriware, an international edtech company providing schools with …

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5 Edtech Trends That Will Define 2022

February 28, 2022

Through a student engagement lens, an edtech expert’s look at the future of learning. GUEST COLUMN | by Hugo Aguirre …

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Slooh Space Exploration Grant

August 31, 2021

Looking for a powerful way to engage students in STEAM learning while helping to build their scientific knowledge and practices? …

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KIBO

May 20, 2021

After this difficult year, age-appropriate, cross-curricular tools and resources have never been more important to re-engage students with in-person learning. …

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The State of STEM: A Guide for Educators & Parents

December 15, 2020

NOTE TO EDUCATORS | by Mark Gura [The passage below is excerpted from, “A Real-World Opportunity: Some background, purpose, and …

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STREAM Missions

November 20, 2020

Adding the ‘skillful reading’ part to the STEAM curriculum. CLASS NOTES | by Mark Gura Each semester, I invite a …

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KIBO Resources from KinderLab

July 14, 2020

KinderLab Robotics recently announced the availability of resources and curriculum to support blended and distance learning using KIBO, the hands-on, …

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The Arts, Creativity & Technology 2020: A Guide for Educators & Parents

May 28, 2020

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following article is excerpted from EdTech Digest’s brand-new guide for educators’s and parents, The State of The …

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Student Robotics 2019: An Educator’s Guide

October 29, 2019

In our inaugural Educator’s Guide, 90 pages of rich and riveting robotics, coding, and real-world relevant learning—featuring exclusive interviews with …

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CoderZ

September 03, 2019

A powerful, easy to use, online platform that teaches students in grades 6-12 valuable STEM skills such as coding, robotics …

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Back to School: Are You Fund-Ready for Digital Learning?

August 28, 2019

Experts provide a fiscal walk-through for school leaders looking to the future. GUEST COLUMN | by Paula Love and Beverly …

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“Houston, we have a problem…”

August 05, 2019

And now, some news from Space Foundation, the world’s premier non-profit leader in space awareness: “Houston, we have a problem…” …

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littleBits’ Avengers Hero Inventor Kit

July 25, 2019

Now here’s a very cool tool: it’s littleBits’ Avengers Hero Inventor Kit, in partnership with Disney, and it allows kids …

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Ba-Boom! EdTech!

July 12, 2019

Education’s explosive ‘next’ observed through the lens of ISTE 2019. UNPACKING EDTECH | by Mark Gura Turning on the TV …

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FIRST Things First: What Was Dean Kamen Thinking?

June 20, 2019

The prolific inventor, entrepreneur, and tireless STEM advocate shares the origins of his determination to help the next generation discover …

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A World Built Better Together

May 06, 2019

FIRST’s new plans to make its winning, real-world, STEM learning model even more impactful. INTERVIEW | by Mark Gura and …

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Less Talk, More Action Needed to Bring Women into STEAM Fields—Here’s How

May 02, 2019

Early education is key to success for next-gen young women scientists, engineers. GUEST COLUMN | by Ana Tavares Lattibeaudiere …

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The State of Student Robotics: An Educators Guide

November 30, 2018

Will 2019 be the year Student Robotics breaks through to become the most favored approach to hands-on, maker-oriented, STEAM Instruction? …

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How Robots Bring a Sense of Play to STEAM Education

October 03, 2018

A roboticist shares his keys to unlocking the creative problem-solver in learners of all ages. GUEST COLUMN| by Mike Marks …

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What Does Learning Look Like in a Globally Connected Classroom?

May 18, 2018

A PTA parent and mother of four takes on the world – one student at a time. INTERVIEW | by …

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What’s in Store for the 2018 Education Industry

November 27, 2017

Perspectives from a maker movement mover. GUEST COLUMN | by Ricky Ye 2017 has been an interesting year for education; …

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First STEM. Then STEAM. Now, STREAM.

October 26, 2017

Catholic School principal starts early, stays diligent on transformative full-tech journey. GUEST COLUMN | by Monica Haldiman Imagine you’re in …

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The Brightest Future Possible

October 20, 2017

A Florida superintendent talks technology, learning, and full STEAM ahead. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero From sandy beaches to rolling …

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Cool Tool | Soundtrap

April 25, 2017

Soundtrap is quite possibly the first online music recording studio to work across all operating systems (Mac, iOS, Android, Windows …

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The Changing Landscape of Online Education

March 29, 2017

As consumers crave personalized experiences, education is no exception. GUEST COLUMN | by Chase Jarvis The concept is almost amusingly …

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Beyond Pythagoras

December 16, 2016

The impact of Computer Science on STEM retention and student development. GUEST COLUMN | by George K. Thiruvathukal As an …

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The Sweet Sounds of Learning

June 27, 2016

A discussion with Per Emanuelsson, co-founder of an eclectic team of engineers, designers, and producers passionate about music and technology. …

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A Planet Like No Other

November 02, 2015

Conservationist and former Nat Geo exec brings students exploration close-up. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero Tim Kelly had a “wonderful” …

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Cool Tool | Nepris

August 05, 2015

Here’s a simple, scalable solution to bring real-world relevance to K-12 classrooms. Nepris helps companies reach teachers who need professionals either …