STEAM

creating STEAM learning opportunities in the classroom

  1. April Grant Awarded to Gervais Schools' Creighton Helms

    April Grant Awarded to Gervais Schools' Creighton Helms
    We have awarded our educational technology grant for the month of April to Creighton Helms of the Gervais School District. Creighton serves as the principal of the Gervais Elementary School in Gervais, OR and has really worked to create relevant STEAM learning opportunities for the students he supports.
  2. Tips & Tricks | Wonder Workshop Sketch Pack Accessories

    Tips & Tricks | Wonder Workshop Sketch Pack Accessories
    The first and most obvious thing that’s great about the Sketch Pack is that it allows students to truly combine STEM and STEAM. It provides a surface and a few accessories to turn the Dash or Cue into a writing utensil. Students can slide a marker into the specialized slot and then write programs that tell the robot how to
  3. VOTE for the STEAM Tools in Our Upcoming Webinars

    VOTE for the STEAM Tools in Our Upcoming Webinars
    Our webinars have been well attended so far starting with the Ozobot broadcast last December. We’re very grateful for the efforts of our partners and, now, we’re looking to expand these broadcasts. Head inside to cast your vote for what you want us to cover next as we work to expand our webinar series this spring.
  4. Why littleBits is a Favorite STEAM and Makerspace Tool

    Why littleBits is a Favorite STEAM and Makerspace Tool
    With over 15 specialized kits, littleBits is transforming STEAM education in all grade levels. They feature a progressive approach to hands-on learning, making, and engineering, and encourage kids to creatively explore millions of inventions. The solutions continue to evolve and, now, teachers can combine making and coding in one STEAM experience!
  5. Rising Resources | Zigazoo for Smarter Screen Time

    Rising Resources | Zigazoo for Smarter Screen Time
    With Zigazoo, students can take pride in their learning by creating original content. Zigazoo serves as a response tool for them to create thoughtful responses to teacher-posed questions or challenges. Whether you’re discussing a historic event, teaching a new type of math, or simply in the mood to get student creativity flowing, Zigazoo can help.
  6. Upcoming Webinar: micro:bit and MakeCode in Education

    Upcoming Webinar: micro:bit and MakeCode in Education
    Not only can students use the micro:bit to learn about coding basics using MakeCode, it has a ton of secondary applications in STEM education. Join us on Thursday, March 4 as we team up with our partners from micro:bit to discuss integrating the micro:bit and its new features in remote, hybrid, or in-class education!
  7. Mayku FormBox Vacuum Former on Sale All Month

    Mayku FormBox Vacuum Former on Sale All Month
    Designed for MakerEd experiences in Grades 3 and up, the Mayku FormBox helps spark creative product design, on-the-fly fixes, and innovative design thinking. Oh, and it’s on sale now through Feb. 28! Keep reading to find out how to access this limited-time deal on a versatile tool for design and maker education.
  8. Rising Resources | ProWritingAid Grammar Checker

    Rising Resources | ProWritingAid Grammar Checker
    Though the ways in which students submit assignments might constantly be changing, they’re likely still responsible for creating essays, writing reports, or authoring other original content for any one of their classes. For this week’s blog, we explored ProWritingAid, an online writing and grammar resource students can use to enhance their writing.
  9. Webinar: What's New with MakerBot 3D Printers?

    Webinar: What's New with MakerBot 3D Printers?
    Creators of some of the most reliable, powerful, and popular 3D printers, the MakerBot name is one of the most respected when it comes to education. In this webinar, they discussed some of the advancements in the 3D printing space, including its role in prototyping and modeling in many different industries. Watch the recording to learn more!
  10. The Finch Robot 2.0 Is Ready To Ship!

    The Finch Robot 2.0 Is Ready To Ship!
    One of the more highly anticipated educational technology releases within recent years, the Finch Robot 2.0 is now shipping! Much more robust and versatile than the original Finch Robot from BirdBrain Tech, this new Finch 2.0 is a viable coding and robotics solution for students across every K-12 grade and allows students of different ability levels to try coding in