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  1. Tips & Tricks | The MakerBot METHOD 3D Printer

    Tips & Tricks | The MakerBot METHOD 3D Printer
    Like most educational 3D printers, the METHOD melts materials and then it extrudes them onto the build plate in very thin lines, going layer by layer to create the object. The METHOD, specifically, is equipped with a heated build chamber that allows for all printed material to cool slowly, which is a process known as fused deposition modeling. Head inside
  2. Rising Resources | BlocksCAD For 3D Modeling

    Rising Resources | BlocksCAD For 3D Modeling
    BlocksCAD is a tool that allows students to use blocks of code to engineer completely digital designs while they work on building their tech, invention, and other crucial STEM literacies. Educators can use BlocksCAD to shape an entire class or unit or to supplement existing instruction and sign up for the plan that’s best for what both them and their
  3. 5 Next-Level Coding Languages For Students To Explore

    5 Next-Level Coding Languages For Students To Explore
    There is a huge deal of focus on coding in elementary school, and rightfully so but, this week, we wanted to go a little beyond the traditional classroom coding adventures that we love. Besides the always popular platforms, like Scratch and MakeCode, some more complex programming languages, like JavaScript, Python, and HTML, provide older kids with new opportunities.
  4. Tips & Tricks | Dash Robot From Wonder Workshop

    Tips & Tricks | Dash Robot From Wonder Workshop
    The Dash Robot is designed for students who are six and older, making it a superb option for kids who have never tried robotics or coding. It allows all students to use block code to bring the robot’s actions to life on their desk or their screen. Whether you’re looking for good robots for students to use in afterschool clubs
  5. Eduporium Weekly | Why Apply For Our EdTech Grant?

    Eduporium Weekly | Why Apply For Our EdTech Grant?
    Chances are, if you’re any type of teacher these days, you hear the familiar word ‘grant’ thrown around quite a bit from friends, peers, or perhaps even administrators. Chances are, you may have even applied for a few of them, too. These days, it’s not uncommon for teachers to spend hours and hours of their free time perfecting applications and
  6. Eduporium Weekly | Technology, Equity, And Inclusion

    Eduporium Weekly | Technology, Equity, And Inclusion
    Equity in modern learning involves much more than connectivity—although that’s a big piece of this puzzle. Disparities in reliable Internet access along with other inequities (as we constantly felt amid the pandemic) can expose inconsistencies in learning quality. On the other hand, firming up students’ digital safety (while serving their needs) also entails equity considerations.
  7. Tips & Tricks | Strawbees Lesson Plans For STEM And STEAM

    Tips & Tricks | Strawbees Lesson Plans For STEM And STEAM
    The Strawbees STEAM kits provide students with a complete solution built for hands-on design, engineering, and programming. Each kit is comprised of reusable and recyclable straws and connectors that fit together and kids can create structures or robotic mechanisms with complete customization. Plus, teachers can find lessons or activities within Strawbees Classroom.
  8. Eduporium Weekly | The Best Characteristics Of EdTech

    Eduporium Weekly | The Best Characteristics Of EdTech
    As EdTech tools evolve, their defining characteristics are often changing as well and, as we get further into the 21st century with a collectively stronger understanding of how to prepare our students for the future, those features keep improving. So, this week, we’re breaking down some of the very best things to look for as you vet any new educational
  9. 5 Of The Best Coding Robots For The Classroom

    5 Of The Best Coding Robots For The Classroom
    For students, learning to code is both essential and accessible. With many age-appropriate classroom coding solutions available, helping them to see the possibilities, benefits, and enjoyment of robotics and coding education is very much possible for instructors to accomplish. Plus, other benefits of CS education, like boosting creative problem solving skills, are extensive.
  10. Eduporium Weekly | Good STEM Enrichment Activities In Schools

    Eduporium Weekly | Good STEM Enrichment Activities In Schools
    STEM experiences can help children thrive in so many ways and teachers are always finding new ideas for improving them. One of the most popular options, of course, is through enrichment programs. The benefits of STEM learning are great but they’re often capped in the classroom, meaning that more school leaders are encouraging STEM participation outside school.