Often overlooked, art within STEM learning creates new ways of thinking and innovation. STEAM learning not only establishes new founded interest in knowledge, but also cultivates valuable creative thinking within theoretical principles. Through artistic skills and thinking, students can use this mindset to understand difficult-to-grasp STEM problems. Overlooking STEAM takes away different technical thinking skills, … Continue reading
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What, Why, and How of Lesson Planning
Developing a creative an effective classroom lesson plan can make or break student learning and participation. Starting your lesson plans with a structured layout and expanding it with details and design can create a turning point in the classroom. The main structure of the lesson plan should answer the questions of what, why, and how. … Continue reading
5 Steps to Optimize the Classroom Experience with Technology
All educators, CTOs, and Curriculum Directors know that technology plays a fundamental role in learning. Technology has a base in every classroom, improving performance and learning rates by a 92% reduction in the need for disciplinary action, a 90% increase in high-stakes test scores, 89% fewer dropouts, and a 63% increase in graduation rates. It’s important that … Continue reading
2023 Asian Pacific Heritage Month |Inspirational Figures for K-12 Students
Here are the amazing professionals and heroes we learned about for this year’s Asian Pacific Heritage Month. Dr. Judy Chu In 2009, Dr. Judy Chu became the first Chinese American woman elected to Congress. Before becoming a congresswoman, she served on the Board of Education for Garvey School District in 1985. Click here to read … Continue reading
Keep the Classroom Momentum Going: 10 Inspirational Quotes for K-12
We’ve handpicked these 10 quotes on education, learning, and just being who you are to inspire you and your students. We hope you enjoy them! “You have to be odd to be no.1.” — Dr. Seuss “The beautiful thing about learning is that nobody can take it away from you.” — B.B. King “A person … Continue reading
6 Benefits of Using Mind Maps in K-12 Classrooms
Visual aids can provide a more dynamic and interactive learning experience for students. Mind maps are a visual tool used to organize information and ideas in a structured and hierarchical manner. This technique allows students to explore and synthesize complex ideas, which can be particularly helpful in K-12 classrooms where students are often introduced to … Continue reading
5 Ways to Help K-12 Students Manage Stress
While academic learning is important, developing students’ resilience and coping skills to lead healthy and successful lives is just as critical. Use these 5 tips to help your students alleviate their worries. Encourage healthy habits: Encourage students to prioritize their physical health by getting enough sleep, eating nutritious foods, and engaging in regular exercise. This … Continue reading
5 Core SEL Competencies
New to SEL? This blog covers the 5 Core SEL competencies. Content: 1. Self-awareness Building self-knowledge about one’s emotions, values, and roles in the community and their impacts on behavior helps students develop healthy relationships. 2. Self-management Teaching self-management requires teachers to understand student experience and perspective to better support students as they learn to … Continue reading
[Infographic] Selecting New EdTech: Do Teachers Have a Voice?
As K-12 leadership struggles to retain high-quality teachers, giving educators a voice and choice regarding which EdTech gets adopted is one crucial way to support them. To win back more time for educators to focus on lesson planning or expand what they can get done in a day, K-12 administrators should develop an EdTech selection … Continue reading
Gear Up for National Robotics Week
The 14th annual National Robotics Week is happening April 8-16, 2023. Founded by iRobot®, the goal of this week is to provide kids with fun robotics activities and events in the hopes of inspiring future STEM professionals. You can find plenty of free resources available for all grade levels to get your students involved. Click … Continue reading