Andy Larmand

  1. Eduporium Weekly | Possibilities Surrounding Future Jobs

    Eduporium Weekly | Possibilities Surrounding Future Jobs
    We talked about a lot of these skills in last week’s Eduporium Weekly and now we are going to be discussing some of the ways they might be put to use. Jobs of the future could range anywhere from drone pilot to virtual reality creator. We simply don’t know what exactly lies ahead, but can do some things to help
  2. The Sphero BOLT is Here and Ready for Pre-order!

    The Sphero BOLT is Here and Ready for Pre-order!
    The latest evolution in robotics education is here. Sphero has released its brand-new app-enabled robot, BOLT, and it’s the perfect tool for teaching robotics and programming! Bolster your school’s robotics program with all new ways to teach drawing, block, and text programming while creating endless opportunities for learning and fun!
  3. Rising Resources | Tes Teach With Blendspace

    Rising Resources | Tes Teach With Blendspace
    This week, we’re highlighting Tes Teach—formerly known as Blendspace. This online STEM resource is a great way for teachers to improve upon their in-class activities and it’s awesome for creating highly engaging learning environments. To learn more about Tes Teach and some of the best ways to use it in the classroom, click to keep reading!
  4. Take 3D Printing Further With An End-To-End Project Library

    Take 3D Printing Further With An End-To-End Project Library
    It can be tough knowing what to do with a 3D printer in the classroom. With MyStemKits, however, it doesn’t have to be. This subscription includes grade-specific lesson plans, one-of-a-kind models, and STEM learning that’s truly interdisciplinary. Here’s how teachers can create curriculum that’s problem-based, standards-driven, and future-facing!
  5. Rising Resources | SchoolTube: YouTube for Teachers

    Rising Resources | SchoolTube: YouTube for Teachers
    Continuing with our Rising Resources series, today we’re going to be featuring a service that’s basically like a YouTube for teachers. The video production and sharing website, SchoolTube, is a valuable resource for educators and one that can help save them time and boost their creativity in 21st century instruction.
  6. Eduporium Weekly | Examining the STEM Education Pipeline

    Eduporium Weekly | Examining the STEM Education Pipeline
    The current state of education is, of course, crucial to the future success of today’s students. They need innovative learning opportunities and creative challenges that will help them succeed down the road. What’s equally important in education is what’s on tap next. As a whole, education needs to be continuously evolving to best prepare students.
  7. We've Awarded Our STEM Grant for the Month of August!

    We've Awarded Our STEM Grant for the Month of August!
    Congratulations to Amanda Callahan-Mims from Spring Hill Elementary School in Knoxville, TN! Amanda and her students are in the process of transforming their school’s Technology Lab into a fully integrated STEM Lab and she’s using her background as an archaeologist to inspire her students to use technology in new ways!
  8. Boost Back To School Tech With Google Expeditions VR

    Boost Back To School Tech With Google Expeditions VR
    Sure, just throwing a VR headset into a classroom and letting kids do with it what they please might not be the best approach. Luckily, there are alternatives, like Google Expeditions. With these programs, students can leverage tailored content in an interactive way all while their teachers guide them through lessons that are optimized for education!
  9. Eduporium Weekly | Making A Makerspace Your Way

    Eduporium Weekly | Making A Makerspace Your Way
    We say this all the time but a makerspace could be anything you want it to be. Seriously, there is no right or wrong way to design a makerspace. They now often pop up in classrooms, libraries, community centers, basements, closets, or wherever there’s room. The important thing is that students can work with their hands and create something meaningful.
  10. Authentic Engineering And Discovery With BrickLAB Kits

    Authentic Engineering And Discovery With BrickLAB Kits
    When you think about it, the activities students can take part in using LEGOs are very much in line with current educational standards—especially those that deal with STEM. Now, there’s a new option for teaching engineering in early education. The kits from BrickLAB are packed with legitimate opportunities and now available on our store!