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Time Is the Greatest Challenge to Teaching STEM. Families Can Help.

Edsurge

Bringing Families Onboard It does not have to be robotics, 3D printers or coding. Linda Kekelis If STEM is so important, how can we give students more exposure to it? It does not have to be robotics, 3D printers or coding. Sewing, cooking or repairing household items can teach the same tinkering and making concepts.

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Top 100 Sites/Apps for Game Based Learning

Technology Tidbits

DimensionU - An amazing site for educational games 3D games for Math and Literacy aligned to Common Core Standards. ** Door 24 - A fantastic iPad that has students working different Math/Algebra problems to help a robot fix his circuits and uncover the mystery behind Door 24.

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

Speaking of ed-tech exacerbating inequality, Edsurge looks at PowerMyLearning ’s plans to give parents homework – “family playlists” – to do alongside their children. ( ” According to Edsurge , Knewton is now a courseware company and not a “robot tutor in the sky.” Loss In 2016.”