Beyond the egg-drop: the ‘E’ in STEAM
We were pleased to guest host the popular Twitter chat #PrimarySTEMChat on 7 November 2019. Check out our top take-aways from the chat!
Individual, pair programming or group? How to best teach coding.
Ideally, you want a 1:1 student-to-device ratio, but that doesn’t mean students should only ever work on their own when learning to code. Individual coding, pair programming and group projects all have their place.
The what and the why: pair programming in education
Done right, pair programming can lead to great educational outcomes for students that reach far beyond the ability to write code. Learn what pair programming is and the top 5 reasons to give it a try.
5 tips for getting your school’s support for your STEM program
Whether it’s getting your principal, a department head or even the Department of Education on board, you have a much better shot at getting your plans off the ground with backing and buy-in from others. Here are five tips to help you gather the support you need to make your STEM program dreams come true.
How to choose the right type of robot for your classroom
Educational robots can be divided into one of four categories based on their physical design, coding method and educational method. These categories can help you determine which robot will work best for your classroom.
Local saves and student privacy: improvements to EdBlocks and EdScratch
We are making changes to our EdScratch and EdBlocks programming applications for better usability and increased data privacy. These changes will be in effect as of 1 July 2019.
3 more-than-just-coding things you can teach with an Edison robot
Robots may bring computer science to life, but the hands-on learning possibilities with robots don’t end there! Check out these three more-than-just-coding activities, each of which you can run with just one Edison robot.
How popping off Edison’s wheels can help you teach STEM
Swapping wheels for axles on your Edison opens up all sorts of things to do with the robots. Start with these two great ‘no-wheels’ STEM projects!
Alphabet soup or awesome learning – what’s the deal with STEM PBL?
STEAM learning lends itself naturally to project and problem-based learning (PBL). But what’s the value of PBL for students? And what do you need to bring this approach into your classroom?
Professional development – the missing link for tech in the classroom?
Many teachers fear – and avoid – teaching STEAM, especially the technology component. A growing body of research shows that the key to getting teachers teaching tech is surprisingly straightforward: professional development teacher training.
