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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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Twig Science Next Gen

March 07, 2023

Here is a complete pre-K–8 STEM program built for the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). It provides comprehensive coverage of …

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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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Teachers Pivot to Help Millions More Students

December 05, 2022

Science, physics educator duo team up to tackle curriculum and instruction. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero Peter Bohacek and Matthew …

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Remote Learning, the Metaverse and the Future of Education

November 23, 2022

Considering various trends, learning forward needs a stronger network. GUEST COLUMN | by Aimee Rullo In the early days of …

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How Smarter Learning Environments Can Help Schools Close Opportunity Gaps

November 17, 2022

A designer’s view of the future means student-friendly, intentionally-built learning spaces. GUEST COLUMN | by Danish Kurani It’s 8:30 a.m. …

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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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Think You Can Escape the Coming Metaverse? Think Again.

October 25, 2022

Five benefits to increasing digitalization of the higher ed experience. GUEST COLUMN | by Michael Bodekaer Jensen A historic U.S. …

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Behind A Workforce Game Changer for Gen Z

July 20, 2022

Tina Zwolinski goes in depth on what it’s gonna take. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero If states, regions, and industry …

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HUE Animation Studio

July 18, 2022

Here’s a very cool tool: it’s a complete stop motion animation and time-lapse kit for children aged 7-13. It is …

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Lt from ADInstruments

June 17, 2022

Here’s an interesting and quality cool tool: “Lt” is a cloud-based learning platform that enables educators and their students to …

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Mystery Science from Discovery Education

March 30, 2022

Elementary age children are curious and eager to explore the world around them, and the developers behind Mystery Science are …

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Arduino Science Kit Physics Lab

March 11, 2022

Developed in partnership with Google, the Arduino Science Kit Physics Lab is an Arduino-based physics lab, fully compatible with Google …

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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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STEMscopes NGSS 3D

November 18, 2021

Phenomena are the wonders that drive student inquiry and engagement. STEMscopes NGSS 3D harnesses the power of phenomena and three …

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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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MathGames from TeachMe

August 13, 2021

MathGames is the brainchild of TeachMe CEO Bill Karamouzis. TeachMe is a family of learning tools that offers its users …

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CoderZ

July 26, 2021

CoderZ is the ultimate platform for learning coding giving students the opportunity to learn online with engaging, gamified solutions, challenges …

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Maple Calculator

July 14, 2021

The Maple Calculator is a free app-based calculator from Maplesoft, the company behind one of the world’s most powerful …

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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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Vernier Graphical Analysis Pro

November 09, 2020

Looking for a great way to engage students in science learning either remotely or in the lab? Check out the …

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Science Techbook for Middle School

October 14, 2020

Discovery Education today announced the launch of the all-new Science Techbook for middle school. The all-new Discovery Education Science Techbook for middle school …

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STEM Connect from Discovery Education

August 18, 2020

Built to bring STEM to life and enhance core curriculum, STEM Connect helps students develop the creative, critical thinking, communication, …

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114th Partnership / Spark 101

August 04, 2020

A unique open educational resource (OER), Spark 101 program provides FREE STEM skills videos that teachers can easily integrate with …

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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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Smithsonian Science for the Classroom

June 25, 2020

Smithsonian Science for the Classroom™ was developed by the Smithsonian Science Education Center to provide teachers with a hands-on science …

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Creators Wanted: Lighting the Spark for the Next-Gen Manufacturing Workforce

November 08, 2019

Carolyn Lee, Executive Director of The Manufacturing Institute, talks STEM, students—and forming a coalition that inspires. INTERVIEW | by Victor …

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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 …