The Career ConnectionTo Prepare for Future SuccessWhich STEM Major? Which Career Opportunity? We are excited to offer Career Pathway Courses starting Summer of 2022. How do Career Pathway Courses Work?Career Pathway courses are live virtual courses.Each course is 2 weeks in duration.Each Career Pathway course includes personalized coaching and lab time. Our goal is for […]
Technology in the Classroom
Is Technology in the Classroom a Plus or Minus? Successful technology integration in the classroom is more than just technology tools. Technology in the classroom can mean many things. For so many schools the move to increased tech in the classroom came quickly, almost abruptly. News of the pandemic hit and we all, schools included, […]
The Power of Experience
Experiential Learning A new learning experience and you’re invited! What is experiential learning and why is it important? Experiential Learning is the process of learning by doing. By engaging kids in hands on experiences and reflection, they are better able to connect theories and knowledge learned in a classroom to real world situations. Why is […]
Innovation Challenge 2022
Digital Learning + Civic Engagement In the Games for Change Student Challenge we combine a student’s passion for building and playing games with digital learning and civic engagement. The Games For Change (G4C) Student Challenge culminates in a national game design competition. Middle and high school students (grades 5-12) can enter their original social impact […]
SEL + STEM = Student Success
STEM activities are an exceptional opportunity to practice social emotional learning. SEL or Social Emotional Learning is defined as the process through which students acquire the ability to manage emotions, feel and show empathy for others, maintain positive relationships and make responsible decisions. According to CASEL (The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning) SEL helps […]
Why Teach Kids AI & Machine Learning
Give kids the tools to be creators not just consumers of technology The age of artificial intelligence or AI has arrived, changing the world around us in exciting and unpredictable ways. We are all getting accustomed to AI and increasingly dependent on it. AI brings new career opportunities and influences both our interaction with the […]
Women’s Entrepreneur Bootcamp
Do you have an amazing idea? This Bootcamp’s for you! About The Bootcamp: Join Girls Take the Lead for the Women’s Entrepreneur Bootcamp. Do you have an amazing idea and need help from experts before you put everything on the line? Or, have you started a company, but don’t have the background or skills to get […]
Esports & STEM Education
Esports can have a positive impact in academics, especially in STEM and STEAM. What are Esports? Esports, short for electronic sports, is the fast growing field of competitive video gaming. Players compete individually or on teams in popular video games. How Big is Esports? Esports has exploded in popularity. Studies show that more than 90% […]
AI & Machine Learning
AI is the Future. Are Your Kids AI Future Ready? AI & Machine Learning are part of every day life. Intelligent devices can recognize faces or interact with speech and voice commands. Robots and autonomous vehicles are here to stay in the office, in manufacturing and on the road. AI & Machine Learning can recommend […]
Make a Stop Motion Challenge
Next up Stop Motion! What do we mean by Stop Motion? Stop Motion is a filming technique where pictures are taken as objects are moved in small increments. To make it work you place an object in front of a camera and snap a pic. You then move the object a tiny bit and snap […]
New Digital Challenge Series
Mini Design Challenge We are launching an exciting series of activities in our Mini Design Challenges. All of the challenges will have a digital component and the alternative to complete the Mini Design Challenge off line. All of the digital tools will be free of charge. So what are we planning? The Mini Design Challenges […]
Power of Creativity Challenge
3 Design Challenges in the Power of Creativity News comes at us from all directions these days which can be stressful. Did you know that creativity can help reduce stress? It’s true, Creativity is powerful! It can: Increase Happiness Improve Mental Health Boost Your Immune System Improve Cognitive Function Tapping in to your creative energy […]