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Teaching Programming – The Robot That Does It for You!
When I first considered implementing coding in my classroom, my students wanted to learn how to code, but I had no idea how to teach this skill to them. I [...]
Robotics, Coding, and the Pursuit of Computer Science
I hold the following truths to be self-evident: All 21st-century learners are endowed with certain classroom rights. The universal access to robotics, coding, and the pursuit of Computer Science is [...]
How STEM and Sports Can Coexist in the Classroom
When I started my internship researching the relationship between STEM and sports, I had a concrete base of sports knowledge but was not as confident in my understanding of STEM [...]
Using Building Bricks in Your Makerspace
Growing up I never imagined building bricks, like LEGOs or BrickLab Brick packs, would be a serious part of curriculum; I just liked to build and create with them. I [...]
Free STEM Fact Sheets: By the Numbers
It’s no secret that there is a talent gap in STEM fields. In fact, there are way more STEM jobs available than people qualified to fill them in the United [...]
The Why, What, and How of Professional Development
There are many reasons to continue your education in education. Yet, for many teachers, these reasons get clouded by bad professional development (PD) experiences. I’m here to tell you that [...]
The Need for a Focus on Process Skills
As an educator, I want my students to leave my classroom at the end of the year being prepared for an unknown future. There are many skills that will be [...]
Adding Strawbees to Your Makerspace
Makerspaces are an easy and efficient way to integrate science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) into your library or classroom, and Strawbees are a great way to improve an [...]
Robotics: Access Not Experts
Dispelling Myths When you think of coding, robotics and creating equitable opportunities for students to access what is your level of comfort? Do you feel a sudden tightening in your [...]
5 Steps to Introduce 3D-Printing in the Classroom
With recent price drops and increased in availability, 3D-printing is more accessible than ever. Utilizing 3D-printers in your lessons can help you support a diverse population of learners and promote [...]
3 Ways to Engage Your Students at the End of the School Year
The end of the school year is approaching fast. For many teachers, there’s only a few weeks separating them from a ten-week summer vacation. The kids are antsy too, and [...]
Why the Science Museum Isn’t Just for Your Students
In April, I had a chance to attend Social Science at the Science Museum of Minnesota. Social Science is the museum’s version of an adult-only science night taking place after [...]
