Computer science is an exciting, ever-changing field with a lot to offer. It is no surprise that people of all ages are interested in how to find out more about it, especially children. But what exactly does “computer science” mean, and how can kids get started off learning about it? Finding ways to get kids involved in...
You’re probably familiar with the perks that come with getting students interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) classes. It’s no secret that STEM careers are budding. Therefore, furnishing students with the much-needed experience through effective activities and tools can help foster interest in these lucrative and in-demand professions. Furthermore, a wealth of STEM activities adheres...
Powerful learning doesn’t happen in isolation, which is particularly true for young learners. For this reason, STEM education is crucial. Learning within siloed subject areas doesn’t permit students to grasp the interconnected nature of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology. When we establish connections between what students are learning in mathematics and science and apply that knowledge...
Ever since the introduction of mail-order DVDs from Netflix, subscription delivery services have become a growing industry across age groups and species. From KiwiCo to Mel Science, there’s something for everyone, including kids! Subscription boxes for youngsters are more than fun: most are highly educational, too. Whether you are homeschooling your child or supplementing their formal...
STEM Education is a rising fast curriculum. It first began to gain even more notoriety in the early 2000s, receiving several federal grants as a research-based curriculum and is now frequently included in teacher training and development. President Barack Obama even included STEM education in his 2011 state of the union address. Mentioning the great need...
“Never make fun of someone if they mispronounce a word. It means they learned it by reading” - Anonymous. Have you ever come across this quotation? Pedagogy was almost a word like that for me. Pronounced ped-uh-GAH-jee, many sources define pedagogy as the theory and practice of teaching. In other words, pedagogy encompasses both the what and...
Expressing gratitude is good for everyone. In fact, Teacher's Cards have become a bit of a trend. Gratitude begins with noticing what you have to be thankful for — if you have a school-age learner, chances are there is an adult in their life worth noticing. You can improve your own well-being by sharing your gratitude...
Inquiry-based learning builds on this fundamental drive to discover, improve, understand, and create a better world in the face of uncertainty. Inquiry-based strategies provide teachers with powerful tools to facilitate interactive learning and collaborative problem-solving. Teachers can use inquiry-based instruction to guide students through a deeper understanding of core concepts and challenge them to think critically...
When you walk into a classroom that is rooted in a STEM-based approach, you’ll see students working in groups, pairs, or researching something on their own for their group project. The teacher is then walking around and facilitating questions to the students to help them explore their thinking and learning. It is much different than the...
STEM, an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, is an essential component of the educational experience. Famous biologist Judith Ramaley coined the acronym in 2001 when she was the director of the National Science Foundation (NSF). The institution began to ramp up programs in support of STEM subjects in a boatload of American schools. As...