Risk-takers succeed in STEM careers. Read today’s blog post to learn about 4 STEAM tools that can give girls the confidence to experiment, learn, and excel in the classroom and in their future careers. Continue reading
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Black History Month | Boosting Inclusivity in STEM
AI and machine learning have a dark side. Learn about it in this today’s VAR blog post. Continue reading
K-12 Trends | VR Tech and the Metaverse
Companies like NIKE and Walmart are joining the Metaverse. What does this mean for education? Here are 3 tangible benefits to using VR in school now. Continue reading
Navigating the Digital Human Experience
The digital human experience. What is it? Who builds it? How to we navigate it? What jobs and industries might be created in this new space? In today’s blog we take the first few steps into navigating this experience through an exhibit curated by Matthew Hodge, an Interactive Game Design teacher at CART, an indie game developer, and our guide through this new digital landscape. Continue reading
Everything you need to know about UnConferences
Unconferences first started popping up in 1998, and have been a fun and unconventional way of hosting conferences ever sense. While in person unconferences are still on hold, we are excited to be hosting our very own in our Virbela campus starting in May! Before that starts, we thought we would tell you a bit … Continue reading
3 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day
Check out this TED TALK from our friends at Florida Clinicians for Climate Change Reduce, Reuse and Recycle with Makey Makey https://makeymakey.com/blogs/how-to-instructions/creating-makey-makey-instruments This lesson using recycled materials to create instruments is music to our ears! Be sure to check out this lesson and so many more on their blog! Explore Lessons with Discovery
Top 3 ways to Celebrate Robotics Week
This year National Robotics Week is April 3-11, but here at DSC we are celebrating ALL. MONTH. LONG. While the ways to celebrate our truly endless, we thought we would highlight 3 of our favorites that will work for any classroom set up! Whether your students are in the classroom or learning from home, there are still plenty of ways to celebrate robotics week Continue reading
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Five Tips to Teach Black History This Month and Beyond
February is Black History Month in the United States. Now more than ever it is important to be sure that lessons around Black history are culturally responsive, encourage critical thinking, and explore more elements than just slavery and segregation. We have compiled a list of 5 tips here, and highly encourage you to explore the … Continue reading
Four Ways to Increase Student Engagement in 2021 (Infographic)
Coming back from Holiday Break is always a challenge, but in early 2021, it can be even more difficult to keep students engaged. Here are four tips to keep students on track in the new year. Continue reading
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