While the holiday season may look a little different this year, there are still plenty of things you can do to spread a little extra cheer. We’ve compiled a list (and checked it twice) of projects from our partners that really got us in to the holiday spirit. Makey Makey https://makeymakey.com/blogs/how-to-instructions/hacking-holiday-led-light-strings-with-makey-makey https://www.instructables.com/Makey-Makey-Holiday-Jukebox/ iRobot Holiday sweater- … Continue reading
Have you ever noticed that you feel more tired after a day of zoom calls than you ever did in the office? Well, it turns out that it’s not just you. Recently research has show that it actually can be more tiring to spend all day staring at screens in your pjs than it is … Continue reading
While thanksgiving may look a little differnt this year, we hope you enjoy a healthy and safe holiday! Continue reading
Last week we talked about the impact that COVID- 19 has had on education this year. As renaissance reported, students seem to be performing well in reading, but are really starting to fall behind in math. What can we do to help students stay on track and improve learning outcomes while they learn virtually? Reading … Continue reading
Social distancing and online learning is a lot to manage for students, parents, and teachers alike. While there isn’t a magic potion to prevent tough times, there are plenty of things you can do to help get through them. Continue reading
We started a podcast. Here is how we did it, and how schools can too: Start with your passion Here at the Douglas Stewart Company, there is nothing we love more than education trends and topics, and a chance to connect with our partners. So, we started a podcast where we get together with the … Continue reading
With in person events being cancelled until at least the start of 2021, many organizations have been turning to virtual events in order to still interact with their audience and share meaningful connection. In July we hosted our own virtual event, and here are the top 4 lessons we learned: Continue reading
With Virtual learning and online resources being a vital part of learning in 2020, Cyber security and good internet hygiene have never been more important. From zoom bombing to keeping student’s safe on the internet, here are 3 common cybersecurity and internet safety issues and what you can do to prevent them. Continue reading
Social emotional learning (SEL) is vital for students. Now more than ever it is important that SEL is a focus, as students are adjusting to changing classroom set ups, expectations, and challenges. While learners may not be able to socialize with their peers and teachers face to face, it is still vital that they are … Continue reading
Effective STEAM learning requires a culture and environment that allows students to practice creative problem solving, computational thinking, and other skills vital for entering tomorrow’s workforce. Creating a new learning culture can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! Here are our top 5 tips for supporting STEAM culture in Education. Continue reading
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