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STEM & STEAM Trends

Capitalizing on investments: 4 ways to use calculators beyond math class

March 18, 2025March 12, 2025 by Erick Archer, Texas Instruments

Students can--and should--learn math concepts across subject matters, while maximizing their use of graphing calculators.

While calculators are traditionally used in math classrooms, their application can extend to so much more, which ups the value in the investment and helps broaden students’ application…

Coding and Robotics

5 fast and fun Hour of Code resources

December 10, 2024 by Laura Ascione

The Hour of Code helps students connect coding with real-world challenges and career possibilities as they explore computer science.

As each year passes, it becomes more clear that the skills students build through STEM activities like coding can contribute to their professional success--even if they don't enter…

Coding and Robotics

5 ways online coding programs prep students for success

October 4, 2024 by Hunter McConnell, Jacksonville ISD

Districts can start small and easily manage their coding programs as they expand to more students and set students up for success.

When our middle school started offering a robotics course to its students this year, it was a pretty big deal. I’d used a gamified coding platform in my…

STEM & STEAM Trends

Helping students learn new tech skills–and exceed expectations

August 28, 2024 by Dr. Matias Arellano, The Crockett Foundation

Thanks to collaborative teachers and learning experimentation, these students are discovering that STEAM is the key to their future.

How did the Crockett Foundation’s students, most of whom attend Title I schools and live in historically under-resourced communities, achieve this sort of success? The answer can be…

Coding and Robotics

Friday 5: K-12 coding

February 23, 2024 by Laura Ascione

K-12 coding is beneficial to all students, whether or not they pursue STEM paths in college and the workforce.

K-12 coding can completely change learning for students, engaging reluctant learners and activating parts of the brain used for computational thinking, problem solving, and collaboration.

Digital Learning

What are the 5 Types of Digital Literacy?

January 3, 2024 by ESchool News

What are the 5 types of digital literacy? They include using digital tools, critically evaluating information, and digital communication.

Digital literacy encompasses various skills essential for navigating the digital landscape and learning in the digital age effectively. From basic computer proficiency to critical thinking in evaluating online…

K-12 Tech Innovation News

What are the changes in education in 2024?

December 11, 2023 by Laura Ascione

What are the changes in education in 2024? Stay informed, advocate for innovative teaching practices, and support innovative initiatives.

The year 2024 promises significant changes in K-12 education, reflecting a dynamic evolution in teaching and learning methodologies. Anticipated shifts encompass personalized learning enhanced by adaptive technologies, the…

Introducing Tynker Copilot – The First-Ever LLM-Powered Coding Companion for Young Coders

October 19, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

MOUNTAIN VIEW, California — Tynker, the leading game-based coding platform that has engaged over 100 million kids, proudly introduces “Tynker Copilot.” ... Read more

Computer Science Education

3 ways teachers can navigate the evolving field of computer science

May 10, 2023 by Dr. Whitney Dove, Vice President of Product, Ellipsis Education

Keeping up with the latest hot tech is less important than teaching transferable skills and learning computer science alongside your students

As recently as a decade or two ago, technology education consisted of typing, learning to draft emails, or doing a little work in a spreadsheet. Learning those skills…

Codelicious Renames Itself Ellipsis Education to Reflect Curricula Beyond Coding

April 13, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

CARMEL, Ind. – Codelicious, a leader in computer science curriculum for K-12 education, has changed its name to Ellipsis Education ... Read more

Students with Special Needs

How are ELLs, students with disabilities IDed for gifted and talented?

April 5, 2023 by Laura Ascione

State policies impact representation in gifted and talented programs, and the characteristics of schools with greater enrollment challenge typical stereotypes

States with formal policies around gifted and talented programs tend to identify more English learners and students with disabilities for those programs, according to a new study from…

Coding and Robotics

Robotics plays a key role in early STEM education

March 28, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

Listen to an industry expert explain how robotics offers the perfect way for younger students to develop critical higher-order skills

While many think of high school students engaged in mechanical engineering or robotics competitions when they hear the word “robotics,” the subject naturally lends itself to learners of…

Computer Science Education

How robots and our school’s buddy program bring computer science to life

February 1, 2023 by Julia Tebbets, Lower School Computer Science Teacher, Sewickley Academy

How robots and our school's buddy program bring computer science to life

Coding and robots are both natural tools for encouraging collaboration in the classroom. At Sewickley Academy, we have taken that collaboration to the next level by having Grade…

Coding and Robotics

How robotic gamification helped my elementary students love STEM

January 6, 2023 by Dr. Yuvraj Verma, Teacher, Martha Gaskins Elementary School

Coding platforms offer virtual programming services where children can learn code through games

Coding is a necessary skill in today’s world, but it is relatively challenging to master, especially for kids. Its complexity is not necessarily because it is incomprehensible, but…

Computer Science Education

Computer science classes have an equity issue–some NYC educators are trying to change that

December 28, 2022 by Amy Zimmer, Bureau Chief, Chalkbeat New York

Computer science education has to start when children are younger to give students a stronger foundation as coursework becomes challenging.

Computer science teacher Shanua Newton-Rodriguez is hoping to lead by example. A woman of color who grew up in the Bronx, she wants to see more students who look…

CoderZ Launches New Code Farm Coding and Robotics Course for Grades Four Through Six

December 5, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

DERRY, N.H. – When young students learn coding, they hone skills – such as computational thinking and collaboration – that ... Read more

Educators Name Best Products and Services that Meet the Evolving Needs of STEM Teaching and Learning

July 28, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

BEAVERTON, Ore. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As educators face a new generation of technology needs for teaching and learning STEM, science, ... Read more

Coding and Robotics

How this teacher uses story coding to spark creativity and collaboration

December 7, 2022June 30, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Combining coding with literacy into an approach known as story coding offers a wide range of benefits for students across all subject areas.

When coding merges with storytelling, you have story coding, in which students use computational skills and design thinking as they demonstrate creativity across core curricular areas.

Game-Based Learning

Are you teaching with Minecraft and Roblox? You should be

December 7, 2022June 28, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Educators should take advantage of sandbox-style games' popularity and engaging nature as they explore teaching with Minecraft and Roblox.

Millions of students use Roblox and Minecraft to create characters and build entire worlds. As educators search for ways to boost student engagement as they inject real-world relevance…

Coding and Robotics

6 tools to help kids learn coding and robotics

December 7, 2022June 20, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Coding and robotics can help students develop critical skills for success after high school--here are some resources for the classroom

Introducing students to coding and robotics gives them early exposure to STEM in general. This early exposure, according to research, is key to the future of the workforce.

STEM & STEAM Trends

Why girls need more STEM role models

December 7, 2022April 25, 2022 by Terry Ann Laesser, Chalkbeat Detroit

My robotics team is about half girls and half boys--gender equity has meant leading with intention because girls need more STEM role models.

My Advanced Placement computer science course is half girls and half boys. I coach an award-winning robotics team, Retro5ive, that is equally balanced between girls and boys, nearly…

CoderZ Launches League in a Box for “On-Demand” School and District Coding Tournaments

April 14, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

DERRY, N.H. – April 14, 2022 – Schools and districts now can bring the thrill of virtual coding competitions to ... Read more

SESI Kids Win Big! SESI Crixas TEAM from Brazil Are CoderZ League Champions in the Global Virtual Coding & Robotics Competition

February 23, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

DERRY, N.H – Feb. 23, 2022 – SESI, Brazil’s Social Service of Industry (SESI), had a vision: To equip the ... Read more

The Steam Foundation Teams Up with MakerBot to Expand Access to 3D Printing for Students

January 14, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

January 14, 2022 — The Steam Foundation and MakerBot have teamed up to bring 3D printing to more students across ... Read more

Coding and Robotics

How coding shapes students’ future success

December 7, 2022January 7, 2022 by Yasser Jilani, COO and Co-Founder, Code With Us

Here are three major and far-reaching reasons why building coding skills in students should start as early as possible

With unpredictability fast becoming our daily bread, what can be more important than preparing the next generations for future challenges? Every parent wants to secure the best foundation…

Ozobot Brings Learning to Life with MetaBot™ — the First Free Educational Augmented Reality Robot

December 12, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

REDONDO BEACH, CA – December 8, 2021 – Ozobot, global leader of programmable robotics and STEAM-based learning solutions for K-12 education ... Read more

Football Star Jonathan Jones Inspires Kids to Code and Get Active with Unruly Splats

December 3, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

This December, students are pushing their desks out of the way for the Get Active Coding Challenge during Hour of ... Read more

How math learning supports the future of work

November 26, 2021 by Manan Khurma, Founder, Cuemath

$Students don't have to dread math learning$

Math is everywhere around us, whether we realize it or not. Every time we conduct an internet search, order something online, or automatically get recommendations for products that…

Q Academy Kids Boosts Coding Skills of Children, Teens Worldwide, Launches Kids’ Projects Via Incubation Platform

September 11, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

The global e-learning market is poised for growth, especially post COVID-19. The size of North America’s e-learning market in particular ... Read more

Blackbird Updates Code Education App

August 25, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 24, 2021 — Blackbird, bridging the gap in Computer Science curriculum, today announced updates and improvements inspired by ... Read more

Q Academy Ventures into Online Learning for Kids

August 6, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

British Columbia-based Q Academy, a pioneer in tech-focused education, taps into online learning with the soft-launching of Q Academy Kids ... Read more

CoderZ Recognized by SIIA as Best Coding and Computational Thinking Solution

July 28, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

DERRY, N.H. – July 26, 2021 – The computer science program CoderZ was named winner in the Best Coding and ... Read more

Coding and Robotics

5 reasons to set up a coding program in your district

December 7, 2022July 28, 2021 by Kimberly Griggs, CTE Engineering & Advanced Manufacturing & Information and Communications Facilitator, Everett Public Schools

Here’s how one Washington district has made coding a priority, even during the pandemic shutdown

At Everett Public Schools, we've always had a robotics team at the elementary and secondary levels. Last year we were up to 50 robotics teams within the FIRST…

School Makerspaces

5 must-haves for school makerspaces

December 7, 2022July 21, 2021 by Laura Ascione

Makerspaces offer limitless possibilities and are true avenues for student creativity--make sure yours is well-stocked

School makerspaces have emerged as centers of creativity, problem solving, collaboration, and more. These skills--often referred to as soft skills, but also known as durable skills for their…

School Library Innovations

5 digital tools for school libraries

December 12, 2023July 19, 2021 by Laura Ascione

School libraries are the gateway to a plethora of skills and resources--here are a few digital tools to add to the catalog

School libraries have evolved from strict, quiet, hush-hush rooms to more interactive spaces with flexible seating, readily-available edtech tools, and educators on hand to help with research, critical…

Coding and Robotics

Teaching coding and design can lead to tech literacy

December 7, 2022July 2, 2021 by Jean Sharp, CAO, Apex Learning

Courses that help students build technology skills increase students’ tech literacy and their ability to contribute to the workforce

Tech literacy, which has become as essential as reading, writing, and arithmetic in preparing students for the future, encourages students to move beyond the role of technology consumers…

imagiLabs brings coding to teenage girls’ phones with imagiCharm wearable accessory

July 1, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

imagiLabs is the all-female founded Stockholm-based startup that aims to bridge the gender divide in coding with its imagiCharm: a ... Read more

Robotify Partners with Steve Wozniak’s Woz ED to Virtualize the STEM Learning Experience

June 16, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Global virtual robotics education company Robotify has partnered with Steve Wozniak’s Woz ED to provide over 3,500 schools, coding clubs ... Read more

Coding and Robotics

Coding instruction should follow educational principles

December 7, 2022May 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.

CoderZ Named SIIA Education Technology 2021 CODiE Award Finalist for The Best Coding and Computational Thinking Solution

May 7, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

English language literacy and coding literacy share some overlap—and the ability to work with data and computer systems will prove pivotal for success

DERRY, N.H. – May 6, 2021 – Once again, CoderZ has earned prestigious industry recognition, this time as a finalist ... Read more

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