STEM
How Will Machine Learning Impact Your Life?
Machine learning is supporting the development of new tools. So what does this mean for millennials and their careers? "Familiarize yourself with all the things that computers do in your line of work, so that you can become a close collaborator with them,” says Tom Davenport.
We are Wired to Learn, Change and Engage: The Brain with Dr. David Eagleman
We are wired to learn, change and engage. The science behind emerging brain research is the focus of the PBS show, "The Brain with Dr. David Eagleman."
Applying Psychology and Learning Sciences Research to Developing a Makerspace
While developing a school-wide makerspace for every preschool-through-8th-grade child in my school, I feel a great responsibility to create both a physical space and a program that is welcoming and encouraging for all students. Here are my takeaways from current research.
NewSchools Ignite: Funding Entrepreneurs and Filling EdTech Gaps
NewSchools Venture fund announces EdTech accelerator and Science Learning Challenge to find solutions for the most challenging gaps in K-12 EdTech.
Exposing Every Student To STEM
Our challenge, our opportunity is to help every student discover how STEM skills can be the foundation for success throughout their life no matter the pathway.
Building a Common School Vision For Your Makerspace
An exercise from Tufts University that you can use to create common language and identify common values throughout your school as you begin the final outfitting of your makerspace.
Your Students can be “Makers”: 16 Projects Invented by Teachers
New York City, The Big Apple, a global hub for innovation and invention from the Otis elevator through the MakerBot 3D printer. The perfect location for teachers to flex their own innovation and invention muscles at Design, Do, Discover 2015.
5 Teachable ‘Deflategate’ Moments: Connecting Football to STEM
From the Ideal Gas Law to the Coefficient of Restitution, we dive into the most teachable STEM moments from Deflategate as noted by players, coaches, and math enthusiasts.
blink blink Designs Educational Tech Kits with Girls, for Girls
blink blink's mission is to empower girls through positive early interactions with tech and engineering. Here's how they're engaging girls and all learners using creative circuit kits.
EdTech 10: Groundhog Day Edition
Punxsutawney Phil may have seen his shadow, which means 6 more weeks of winter, but we're thinking warm thoughts and bringing you the latest in hot EdTech news!