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  1. Our Day At MassCUE’s Better Together 2015

    Our Day At MassCUE’s Better Together 2015
    The theme for MassCUE’s recently held 2015 summer workshop for STEM and tech educators was ‘Better Together—Working with Your Librarian and ITS to Design Great Projects.’ After all, education isn’t any different; plenty of truly innovative and revolutionary results often stem from collaboration among groups of students using technology in the classroom.
  2. 5 Inexpensive Classroom Tools Worth Using

    5 Inexpensive Classroom Tools Worth Using
    After logging reading, students are automatically prompted to answer one Common Core-aligned comprehension question. They earn Wisdom Coins for logging reading and answering questions—they use these to buy virtual accessories for their Owlvatar. The more they earn, the more they can buy in the Owl Store; a surprising motivator.
  3. 9 Of The Most Influential Women In STEM

    9 Of The Most Influential Women In STEM
    It’s Women’s History Month, and to celebrate, we’ll be highlighting some of the most significant historical accomplishments female STEM leaders have made. Recognizing the contributions of these women is an inspiration both to educators and future women in STEM. Read on for details on how these women gave us Wi-Fi, programming, chemotherapy, OLEDs, and more.
  4. STEM Sports: Combining Physical Activity and Thoughtful Learning

    STEM Sports: Combining Physical Activity and Thoughtful Learning
    In the United States, 34.6% of high school students participate in sports. Incorporating sports into your classroom STEM learning can boost retention and engagement. Try STEM Sports kits to show kids the science behind their favorite sports and inspire them to pursue real-world applications of STEM. Check out these turnkey, standards-aligned curricula in this blog.
  5. Classroom Robots: A Look At Our Robotics Progression Chart

    Classroom Robots: A Look At Our Robotics Progression Chart
    A large percentage of parents and K–12 teachers are aware that computer science and STEM education can impact children starting at a very young age. They may not, however, have all the key information when it comes to how to facilitate these learning experiences. From kindergarten up through high school, these robotics tools help kids progressively develop CS skills.
  6. Eduporium Weekly | Using Design Thinking In Education

    Eduporium Weekly | Using Design Thinking In Education
    To create environments and experiences that are conducive to helping kids build design thinking skills, there are a few key areas that educators should focus on. Since a K–12 makerspace, for example, is a notably open-ended environment, combining play-based exploration with design thinking could be effective, especially when compared to traditional instruction.
  7. Coding micro:bit With Python: How To Get Started

    Coding micro:bit With Python: How To Get Started
    When students are ready to transition from block to text coding languages with micro:bit, MicroPython has helpful hints and troubleshooting tips to guide them. Use the References and API to find out everything micro:bit can do, then use the Error Highlighter to fix mistakes. Finally, find out how well the code works using one of two micro:bit simulators.
  8. Spooky STEM: Classroom Halloween Activities

    Spooky STEM: Classroom Halloween Activities
    Connecting STEAM to this real-world Halloween fun helps students to stay engaged and build some key skills. In these projects, they’ll explore design thinking, engineering, coding, and more by programming an Ozobot Evo to trick-or-treat, make a haunted diorama with the Glowforge 3D laser printer, customize a costume with the MakeDo tools, or doodle a life-sized 3D bat.
  9. Eduporium Weekly | Top Tips For Starting A Makerspace

    Eduporium Weekly | Top Tips For Starting A Makerspace
    One of the best things about school makerspaces is that so many different events can foster productive learning experiences. Since maker learning is so closely connected to 21st century development, MakerEd activities and exploration remain popular with both students and teachers. So, if you are looking to start a makerspace in your school, what are key things to know?
  10. Experience The REC Aerial Drone Competition With CoDrone EDU

    Experience The REC Aerial Drone Competition With CoDrone EDU
    The Aerial Drone Competition is one of the most popular educational drone events in America and the CoDrone EDU is one of few drones approved for the competitions. In this blog, we'll explain how to register teams for drone events, why the CoDrone EDU is well-suited for competition requirements, and how to be successful in each of the four piloting