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How to Create a Mobile Cart Makerspace
Mobile makerspaces, such as the Maker Bus or the Mobile STEM Scout Lab, have become increasingly popular over the past couple of years. These unique spaces allow students to learn [...]
The Best Things to Come Out of COVID in Education
Let's be honest, most educators are struggling with teaching and surviving online learning and COVID right now; there is no denying that. I view myself as a tech-savvy educator that mastered blended learning [...]
How Your Librarian Can Help Integrate STEM
I am starting at a new school this year. That means I have a whole new group of teachers to convince that I can help them in their classrooms. When [...]
Breaking Down the Buzzwords: Social Justice in STEM
In education, especially STEM education, teachers often find themselves face to face with jargon. Often, it can feel like there are new words every school year! Each of which your [...]
Magic 3D Pen Fun for Summer
Over the summer, I am always looking for things to do with my library programming that is fun (because if it’s not fun then they will not come in) and [...]
How to Connect STEM Role Models with Your Classroom Activities
The products featured here are implemented in most STEM classrooms or makerspaces. These, and many more, showcase an opportunity to learn about some STEM Role Models and STEM Influencers through [...]
3 Free Digital Makerspace Planning Tools
I love everything about makerspaces. What’s not to love about all the problem-solving skills, “Ah ha!” moments, displays of teamwork, and real-world applications of STEM ideas in one space? Even [...]
Culturally Responsive Teaching in STEM
Northeastern University has defined culturally responsive teaching, at its most basic level, as “a pedagogy that recognizes the importance of including students’ cultural references in all aspects of learning.” It [...]
3 Printable STEM Games
Check out our top 3 favorite printable STEM games! 1. Five Field Kono Printable Board Game Five Field Kono is a Korean strategy game similar to Chinese Checkers. First, print [...]
