STEM Wednesdays are every Wednesday at 4:30 PM Eastern/1:30 PM Pacific. 

Topics: Labdisc, steam education, STEM education, Robo3D, MyStemKits, MimioSTEM, Xploris

Frogs are not just fascinating creatures - they can also be fantastic tools for teaching various subjects like measurement, reading, counting, and STEM concepts. So, why not leap into this theme and make learning an exciting adventure? 

Topics: STEM Lessons, tips for teachers, Labdisc, 3D printing, STEM education, Robo3D, MyStemKits, hands-on learning

Father Yermo Schools in El Paso, TX, faced the challenge of engaging their students, especially in science and technology. To address this, they strategically invested in Mimio by Boxlight educational technology, including award-winning MimioSTEM solutions, aiming to enhance 21st-century skills. 

Topics: Education Technology, Labdisc, Robotics, Mimio MyBot, MimioSTEM, interactive displays, Success Story, interactive flat panel display

 

Topics: Lessons, Science Lessons, STEM Lessons, Labdisc, STEM education, MimioSTEM, #mimioSTEMchallenge

Denver Public Schools (DPS) is leading the way in career exploration through its Spark Early Career Exploration Program, emphasizing diverse career exposure for students. Olivia Barraza Kee, Senior Manager of DPS Spark, highlights the importance of developing career identities to shape students' futures positively: “The work of developing career identities for our students is really important to us so that they can plan and chart their futures and get careers that sustain them and their families." The program connects students with local businesses and offers an extensive online resource library. 

Topics: Case Studies, Labdisc, Robotics, 3D printing, STEM education, MimioSTEM, Success Story, STEM Careers, education

In a celebration of dedication and innovation in the field of education, we are thrilled to share the incredible news that Ron Clark Academy (Atlanta, GA) science teacher, Daniel Thompson, has been named a finalist for the prestigious eSchool News Hero Educator Awards. 

Topics: awards, Labdisc, STEM education, Success Story

Topics: Case Studies, Labdisc, STEM, STEM education, MimioSTEM, Success Story

A general belief is that incorporating STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) learning is crucial to help spark students’ interest in STEM-related careers where the demand is steadily increasing. STEM learning boosts vital skills such as critical thinking, perseverance, creativity, and problem solving, skills that are important for navigating life and its challenges.  

Topics: STEM Lessons, Labdisc, STEM, STEM education, MyStemKits

The first Wednesday of October is National Walk and Bike to School Day! Even if you didn’t walk or bike to school with your students today, don’t worry – I've got you covered. Here are 3 activities you and your students can try today (and beyond): 

Topics: STEM Lessons, Labdisc, STEM, MyStemKits

The drive for integrating more hands-on STEM activities and lessons that tap into and sharpen students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills is high. Educators are trying to find and/or design lessons that students will be motivated by and further their interest in STEM learning. But with limited time and resources, this can also be one of the bigger challenges, and STEM is often limited to what is ‘left over’ after language arts and mathematics has taken the bulk of the focus. 

Topics: STEM Lessons, Labdisc, STEM, STEM education