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Staying Connected to Students over the Summer

Studies have shown that students who form connections with their teachers and other staff members in their schools can help them perform better and stay engaged in lessons. This school year was certainly a challenging time for educators to build relationships with students they couldnt see in person, but that didnt stop them from finding … 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 YouTube in Education

Curious about how to use YouTube in your lessons? We have some tips on var connection as part of our #SocialSummer series. Check it out here! 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 →

4 Tips for Using TikTok in Education

Curious about how to use #Tiktok in your lessons? We have some tips on var connection as part of our #SocialSummer series. Continue reading →

3 Ways to Make Summer Learning More Engaging with Social Media

Meet them where they are at This applies to both the content and the platform. Knowing where your students are watching content, and the types of content they like, you can work elements of that into your lessons, and post on the right platform for your audience. Don’t be afraid to remix Instead of always … Continue reading →

Meet some of our Favorite AAPI STEM Innovators of 2021

May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heriatge Month (AAPIHM for short). To Celebrate we spotlighted a few of our favorite AAPI Innovators in STEAM on Twitter! Check out their more detailed bios here! Reshma Saujani CEO and Founder of @GirlsWhoCode. Reshma is an advocate for women in STEAM who empowers girls to learn coding & … Continue reading →

3 Tips to Make a Splash with Summer Learning

Meet Students Where They Are At This year was a challenge for all of us, and some students may need a little extra support. Having a few different levels of the same lesson can help students stay engaged and motivated as they learn. Focus on their Passions Finding ways to work students favorite topics and … Continue reading →

How are Educators Using Immersive VR worlds for CTE Classes?

A few weeks ago we had the chance to interview Matthew Hodge from CART about the amazing work he is doing with his game design students for our podcast. Here is a bit about what he had to say about how he has been using Virbela to help his students make the most of a … Continue reading →

Thank You Teachers

Teachers are such an important part of our community and our future. Today we just wanted to extend a huge thank you to the teachers and staff supporting students through these unprecedented times. Continue reading →