Andy Larmand

Starting with the pi-top [4], this revamped DIY device empowers students to design, code, and create within the pi-top platform. It also helps them focus on exploring key physical computing concepts with a sprinkle of project-based learning along the way. Then, there’s the Robotics and Electronics Supersets for building and programming in deeper detail.

There are all sorts of ‘literacies’ that we tie in with 21st century education, from financial literacy to media literacy and, of course, digital literacy. Each of these literacies have become crucial in today’s world for one reason or another. And, of those, digital literacy remains extremely important—not only for students to learn, but also for adults already out in

Cynthia will combine various STEM and real-world elements through PBL, including teaching kids to research organisms, underwater environments, the importance of ecosystems, and more. Besides this research, students will also read nonfiction books, explore the geography in this environment, and collectively design an oceanic ecosystem mural to cap things off.

For much of 2020 and 2021, learning—even STEM activities—happened largely online and, though many students are digital natives, navigating this era of education created plenty of new and unique challenges. Now, as we strive to ensure hands-on STEM experiences are always accessible, kids can code almost anywhere with these tools, which is key over the summer.

Every student receives grades and uses them to determine if they did well enough on an assignment, for the quarter, or to move on to the next grade. Of course, this can also create some pressure on students and sometimes lead to shortcomings in their performance. Plus, a letter grade isn’t always indicative of whether or not a student has

Though it’s a more advanced robotics tool, the Create 3 is definitely viable in the classroom. The biggest differentiator between the Create 3 and the Root Robots lies in its programming functionality, which is based almost entirely on text-based programming in Python but educators can also, however, use it to introduce students to the world of ROS 2.

We love highlighting how teachers in all grades use STEM tools in robotics, coding, engineering, 3D printing, and even in-class VR lessons to redefine readiness and boost student development. If you’re a classroom teacher, librarian, administrator, makerspace facilitator, SEL specialist, or have any other title, we’d love to highlight your work across our digital channels.

One of the biggest focuses in 21st century education is on teaching coding and computer science. When incorporating these activities into classroom instruction, however, there’s often also plenty of opportunities to include math. So, while covering CS concepts, like logic, variables, or functions, these tools help K-8 educators connect math and coding in a fun way.

Despite its prominent presence in the real world and elements of STEM in so many of today’s most lucrative careers, not every student pursues it. More importantly, many children lose almost all interest in STEM before they even reach middle school. So, in a lot of cases, educators need to reach their students while in elementary school. But, how can

When it comes to elementary coding, Ozobot projects, in particular, offer STEAM that’s simple. Educators can break up the Evo Classroom kits and distribute the components for students to share in any educational setting. Plus, with the robust Ozobot Classroom LMS, assigning bots, tracking student progress, and accessing lessons is a piece of cake.