Andy Larmand

Our culture empowers everyone to think outside the box, engineer, innovate, and grow. ‘Why be tied down to one place when I could be inventing in my own backyard?’ Joy Labz, creators of one of the original and most popular maker tools (the Makey Makey), has come up with an ingenious solution to this very problem: The Makey Makey GO!

Designed with all the built-in features students need and strong enough to survive your entire school year, these compact machines can help catalyze collaborative learning in your classrooms and help you create a hassle-free 1:1 program in any grade level. It’s easy to manage, use, and afford as the HP ProBook connects educators to the classroom solutions they need.

We’re big fans of STEAM education. Like, really big fans. If you’re not familiar with what the A in STEAM stands for, or even the other four letters for that matter, STEM represents science, tech, engineering, and math with the A added in to represent art and create a more well-rounded 21st century education with opportunities for expression.

We’re here to let you know that you are in luck. We’ve just launched our in-depth, special 3D printer page on our site and thought you’d love to be the first to know! We’ve searched the world for the best 3D printers for schools with the lowest prices and best functionality. Each new model that we offer is purposefully selected

We had a crowd that was larger than expected at Café Escadrille in Burlington, MA and tons of immersive learning in the form of presentations and virtual exploration. Attendees included educators and industry enthusiasts made up of VR experts and novices who all shared the same passion for exploring this technology.

Green technology is a great teaching tool, because, in every classroom, no matter its size, economic standing, or location, there’s access to at least one renewable resource. In this week’s Eduporium Experiment, I took a look at Snap Circuits Green, a part of Snap Circuits’ successful line of STEM education tools focused on illustrating alternative energy.

The innovation in contemporary education is increasing every day. Schools are using more advanced technologies, like 3D printing, laser cutting tools, and maybe even drones to help impart those necessary skills for the future on their students. Among these key 21st century skills is entrepreneurship since the current gig economy is filled with new opportunities all the time.

Many kids these days are happy holding a smartphone in their hands and using their thumbs to navigate a number of screens while opening dozens of apps they may or may not even understand. It’s also become clear that kids love technology. Here are some of the best ways to combine child-friendly play with beneficial technology to get kids excited.

For this week’s Eduporium Experiment, I focused on the Samsung Gear VR, one of the best options if you are looking for an easily integrated, smartphone-powered VR experience. The Samsung Gear VR is a portable VR headset that works with Samsung smartphones and Oculus technology.

Come learn about this rapidly emerging field of technology and that impact it will have on modern education. You’ll have the chance to try out the HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Samsung Gear VR, and more, network with some brilliant industry leaders, and hear from Caitlin Krause, a VR advocate and speaker, on the impact of immersive education in today’s classrooms.