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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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
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
Meet a few of our favorite LGBTQIA+ Scientists
Dr Sally Ride made history in 1983 as the first American woman and the first recorded LGBTQIA+ person to travel in space. After retiring from NASA, Sally worked with universities, co-wrote seven science books, and directed educational programs to foster student interest in STEM. She also co-founded @sallyridescienceatucsandiego with her partner and friends. Dr. Lauren … Continue reading
3 Tips for Using Twitch in Education
Curious about how to use Twitch in your lessons? We have some tips on var connection as part of our #SocialSummer series. Check it out here! Continue reading
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
Keys to Building an Immersive World
How Can Non-Immersive VR Help Students be More Engaged?
Virtual Reality has been an emerging trend in education for years, but in recent months it has become more mainstream. With such an intense shift to virtual, VR (specifically non-immersive VR) has helped us all explore new worlds and stay connected in ways we never thought possible. But how can VR help students in the … Continue reading
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
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