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3 critical STEM action-items for administrators

June 14, 2021 by Mike Lavelle, CEO, Flinn Scientific

Planning for a successful post-COVID academic year means taking stock of what STEM instruction might look like in the fall

With summer approaching, now is an opportune time for administrators and science department leaders to work collaboratively with educators to examine what worked and what didn’t, to close…

5 ways to boost student engagement with STEM learning strategies

June 8, 2021 by Adriana Arellano, Principal, Dr. Rodriguez Elementary, Harlingen CISD, Texas

These student engagement strategies can help educators create authentic learning experiences for all students using digital tools

Here are five strategies using technology the teachers in my school have implemented to create a learning environment that actively engages students and promotes more fun in learning.

3 ways gamification engages students

June 8, 2021 by Arushi Gupta, Founder and CEO, AlgoSTEM

Gamification can help students overcome some of the troubles that accompany virtual learning--here's how

Gamification, defined as using game-like elements in non-game contexts, can help motivate online learners and solve this issue. In the context of education, gamification elements typically include digital…

Enabling the next generation of citizen data scientists

June 7, 2021 by Manuel Dominguez, Senior Data Scientist, Nexis Data Solutions, Nexis Solutions

In today's Google-centric world, it's even more important to equip budding researchers with the right tools as they become data scientists.

Thanks to algorithms, predictive text, billions and trillions of bytes of data, cookies, and the like, we’re used to searching for a needle in a haystack and Google…

Coding instruction should follow educational principles

May 17, 2021 by Ness Blackbird, Co-Founder, Blackbird Code

Students need pedagogical versions of programming languages to practice coding and avoid a dropoff in high school computer science enrollment

We need to give students pedagogical versions of programming languages to practice on. This is different from the “real” professional programming language.

How outdoor learning spaces lead to STEM engagement

May 12, 2021 by Laura Ascione

As COVID-19 continues on, schools are looking to creative classroom solutions--including outdoor learning opportunities--as they reopen

As school districts of all sizes across the country look for innovative ways to meet health advisories to safely open and remain open, implementing a SOLE can provide…

3 reasons virtual STEM is here to stay

May 6, 2021 by Alan Downward, Ph.D., Science Team, Flinn Scientific

Virtual STEM offers engaging learning opportunities for students—opportunities that have proved essential during COVID

The most important qualification for virtual STEM is an authentic learning experience for students with some kind of real science, engineering, math, or technology practice built into it.

How to choose a STEM platform to support hybrid learning

April 28, 2021 by Meredith Nations, Robotics Teacher, Causey Middle School

An educator offers valuable insight on picking a STEM platform and technology provider that can withstand the rigors of today’s unique learning environment

If ever there was a time that underscored the need for strong STEM education, it’s now. Our students—the future scientists, engineers, and world leaders—need skills that only STEM…

How an online shift increased outdoor learning opportunities

April 22, 2021 by The Learning Experiences Team at The Ecology School

New online ecology programming aims to better connect students and teachers with the outdoors—just when everyone needs it most

One year ago, we at The Ecology School were confronted with the pandemic reality of cancelled in-person programs in exchange for remote, virtual learning. What we created in…

From classroom to boardroom: Building diverse workforce tech talent starts with STEM

April 20, 2021 by Danielle Rourke, Senior Higher Education Strategist, Dell Technologies & Dr. Kendall Latham, Senior K-12 Education Strategist, Dell Technologies

Encouraging more girls to pursue STEM learning and work in STEM fields should start in the early grades

Women make up 47 percent of all employed adults in the U.S., but as of 2015, they hold only 25 ... Read more

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3 critical STEM action-items for administrators

5 ways to boost student engagement with STEM learning strategies

3 ways gamification engages students

Enabling the next generation of citizen data scientists

Coding instruction should follow educational principles

How outdoor learning spaces lead to STEM engagement

3 reasons virtual STEM is here to stay

How to choose a STEM platform to support hybrid learning

From classroom to boardroom: Building diverse workforce tech talent starts with STEM

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