STEM & Maker

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and Maker programs are the emphasis on more technical disciplines espousing innovation and invention as application, acquiring tangible skills that lean into those critical professions of the 21st century.

EdTech

Robots and Games That Teach Coding

Getting Smart Staff

Sep 3, 2018

Robots are on the rise--they’ve certainly taken over the exhibition halls of education conferences these days. Here's a look at why robots and games that teach coding and STEM skills are a big back to school trend and tips to get started in the classroom.

Future of Learning

Reimagining High School in Paramount USD

Guest Author

Aug 2, 2018

By: Keith Nuthall and Becky Perez. Paramount Unified School District is rethinking high school to better prepare their student for the future.

STEM & Maker

Inspiring our Future Leaders with the Maker Movement

Guest Author

Jul 25, 2018

By: Connie Liu. All youth have ideas that can change the world. We just need to help them see that. Connie shares how Project Invent is helping inspire youth to change the world.

Equity & Access

Camp C-Block Introduces Blockchain Technology to Black Girls

Emily Liebtag

Jul 23, 2018

Project Bitmobile aims to empower women and girls in this emerging technical field by providing real-life introductions to blockchain technology by increasing awareness of the possibilities of blockchain technology and crypto assets.

Future of Learning

Asking Kids to Dream–And Bringing Dreams to Life

Tom Vander Ark

Jul 17, 2018

What if we asked kids what their dream machine would do, then helped them build it? MyMachine in Belgium (and expanding globally) is doing just that and offering thousands of children the opportunity to dream.

STEM & Maker

Change is Difficult, But It is Possible

Guest Author

Jul 14, 2018

By: Jason McKenna. Continuous acknowledgment of the power of a robust curriculum that enables teachers to have meaningful interactions with their students will lead to change, no matter how fast and varied our technological terrain becomes.

Future of Learning

Design-Focused University–The Best Thing Since French Fries (Which Are Also Belgian)

Tom Vander Ark

Jul 9, 2018

A recent trip to Europe took Tom to Howest, a University that’s known for their approach to learning and research and close collaboration with industry and the social sector. Learn how Howest and MyMachine are making design thinking as common in Belgian schools as Frites are on dinner tables

Equity & Access

How Maker Education Supports English Languages Learners in STEM

Guest Author

Jun 23, 2018

By: Caroline Linne. What are the best ways to teach STEM subjects to students who haven't mastered the English language yet? Explore how a makerspace can support STEM education for English language learners.

Future of Learning

What’s Up With All the Design-Focused Schools?

Tom Vander Ark

Jun 21, 2018

Is the focus on design in schools a fad, a trend or something else? In this episode of the podcast, Tom and Emily explore the rise in popularity of design-focused schools.

STEM & Maker

Makerspaces: Engaging Students Through Creativity and Coding

Guest Author

Jun 16, 2018

By: Nick Provenzano. Boosting student confidence through creativity is a great way to encourage engagement and skill building. As a makerspace director and advocate for the maker movement, I’m passionate about the opportunities that a creative space gives students.

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From Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery	BeginningFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Beginning	PilotingFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Piloting	ImplementingFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Implementing
From One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning	BeginningFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Beginning	PilotingFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Piloting	ImplementingFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Implementing
From Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry	BeginningFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Beginning	PilotingFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Piloting	ImplementingFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Implementing
From Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning	BeginningFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Beginning	PilotingFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Piloting	ImplementingFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Implementing
From Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities	BeginningFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Beginning	PilotingFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Piloting	ImplementingFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Implementing
From Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment	BeginningFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Beginning	PilotingFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Piloting	ImplementingFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Implementing
From Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets	BeginningFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Beginning	PilotingFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Piloting	ImplementingFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Implementing

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