STEAM Education

If there’s anything that will make a student sit up and pay attention its using learning technologies like VR or augmented reality (AR). After all, isn’t it simply magic to have a life-size dinosaur appear right in front of you? That’s what this technology can do. AR is defined as a technology that superimposes a […]

TED talks were all the rave a while back, and for good reason. They are an interesting and excellent source of information, (though it is important to note that they typically reflect the presenter’s view) that can introduce you to new things and ways of thinking about the world. TED talks discuss everything under the […]

It’s no secret that STEAM professional fields are largely dominated by men. Although this isn’t necessarily a bad thing, it wouldn’t be bad either if more women entered the realm of STEAM in a professional way. In fact, women would bring a different dynamic and perspective, not to mention new and innovative ideas as well. […]

Video games have a long history of controversy. From promoting violence to too much screen time being detrimental to health for children, it would appear to be obvious that they have absolutely no place in the classroom. However, this notion is now being challenged. Movies, graphic novels, and tablet educational applications that double as learning […]

Robotics is an exciting field that incorporates important STEAM education concepts. Robotics is one of the fastest growing industries in the 21st century. With the robotics  market more than doubling in the last few years,with an almost exponential increase in the number of applications, robotics offers exciting and varied career opportunities. Robots are a favorite […]

Focusing on improved digital access enhances the impact of STEAM programs for the benefit of both educators and learners. As we have traveled through time, the issue of equality with regards to the access of resources has always been the same. Only the elite had access to books before a case was made that everyone […]

STEAM schools are inspiring more teachers to use positive grading and a better feedback system, encouraging students to explore, take calculated risks and learn. One of the great things about STEAM learning is that it is generally hands-on. It’s how many kids learn best. Learning, experiencing, and having a deeper understanding of concepts is the […]

Teaching STEAM and want to enhance your STEAM curriculum? Check out  the edtech blogs below for ideas to supercharge your STEAM program. The Internet is a treasure trove of information. There are countless websites that are all about the latest fads and tends in every field you could imagine, including edtech, blended learning, and of […]

Continuing to make strides in educational technology, STEAM Craft Edu’s Planeteers game received two Silver Awards in the Family & Kids, and Education categories for Best Mobile Apps/Sites at the 12th Annual W3 Awards. Judged by the NY Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts, the 2017 W3 Awards received over 5’000 entries from around the […]

Adaptive learning is making a comeback in the classroom, its resurgence in blended learning circles providing new opportunities for teachers to engage students in STEAM and STEM programs. Adaptive learning is all the buzz! Adaptive learning has actually been around for quite some time, but has recently made a comeback as a buzzword because of […]