Posts tagged with "STEM"
Does Edutainment Work?
Ever since we took our first stroll down Sesame Street, searched the world for Carmen Sandiego, or rode the Magical School Bus, the lines between education and entertainment have been blurred. Edutainment, as you may have guessed, is the blending of education and entertainment, notably in the form of television programs and video...
The Social Impact Exchange: Lumity
During the 2016-2017 school year, more than 300 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) professionals donated over 1,700 hours to engage students with STEM education through Lumity, an organization dedicated to providing teens and young adults in underserved communities with transformational experiences, preparing them...
The 6th Annual STEM Forum & Expo
The 6th Annual STEM Forum & Expo, hosted by NSTA, is a unique, focused event that brings together (informal and formal) educators and representatives from exhibiting companies who are interested in, and who have tools and resources to share that will ensure successful implementation of STEM education into our schools and communities....
What Leonardo da Vinci Can Tell Us About STEM vs STEAM
While April 15 is generally known as Tax Day, it also is the birthday of one of history’s great inventors: Leonardo da Vinci. A pioneer in many fields, Leonardo da Vinci is a great lens through which to view a popular debate -- is STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) or STEAM (those emphases with the inclusion of...
Children Can Now Program Doorbells And Burglar Alarms
When you think of educational toys, building blocks and games that teach children the sounds farm animals make generally come to mind. However, with the growth of STEM education, children have begun learning much more complex, interesting skills through playtime. And, although it may come as a bit of a surprise, those skills now include...
Physicist Michio Kaku on STEM Education
Superstar physicist Michio Kaku recently sat down Innovation & Tech Today for a sprawling interview on education and future tech for our stellar fall issue, which you can get at Barnes & Nobles everywhere. As one of the faces of popular science, Kaku is uniquely positioned to supply advice on how to engage young minds. I&T...
