Some autistic students have an affinity for technology, and educators can leverage different technologies to encourage socialization and boost learning. Here are 3 ways game-based learning empowers autistic students. Continue reading
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Coding 101: What is the Robot Operating System (ROS 2)?
Understanding the basics of what ROS 2 is will help support schools in building their computer science and coding programs. Don’t worry you don’t have to be techy to understand. Continue reading
Rethinking Math Education to Boost STEM Equity
Weed-Out Math Classes Must Go Promising tech and other STEM careers may continue being out of reach for many students if college math departments treat calculus classes as weed-out classes for math majors. A five-year study published in 2019 explores STEM undergraduate attrition and suggests a link between college calculus and students abandoning STEM majors. … Continue reading
#WomensHistoryMonth | Bookmark interactive classroom activity for 2023
Want a unique and interactive way to celebrate trailblazing women? Why not take your classroom on a virtual field trip next year? Read today’s blog post to learn more. #education #WomensHistoryMonth #socialstudies Continue reading
4 Classroom Tools that Matter for Girls’ Success in STEM
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
Black History Month | Hero Shoutouts and Looking Ahead to BHM 2023
Here’s one last hurrah for our 2022 Black History Month heroes and one surprising thing we learned that you can use to celebrate next year. 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
Back-to-School Tech Tips to Boost Student Engagement
10 back-to-school tech tips that can give lesson plans a boost and engage students. Continue reading
5 Tips to Manage Student Anxiety When Returning to the Classroom
66% of students are anxious about returning to school, according to the Recovery Village. During COVID-19, many students adjusted to learning from home and being around their families more often. As the world begins to re-open, psychologists are noticing higher general and separation anxiety rates in children as they return to the classroom. (Child Mind Institute). When you prepare your classroom for in-person learning, it is crucial to cater to students’ increased anxiety and foster a learning environment where they feel safe. 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