STEM/STEAM

Why Parents are Ideal STEM Partners

By Anne Jolly How can students continue to grow in STEM habits and attitudes through holidays, weekends, and even during the school day, given the relatively short time

How Can Educators Nurture Innovators?

By Anne Jolly Kids are born creative, curious, and imaginative. They like to daydream and ask questions. Children you teach have the potential to make unusual connections, imagine,

Engaging Students in the Early Grades: Why STEM Learning Works

I visited an early elementary classroom the other day where students were working on a design challenge. They were spread out across the classroom clustered in small groups.

A High School Math Teacher at Camden County Schools Uses PBL to Drive Student Achievement

"It’s easier than you think!" This is the advice I gave to my colleagues who were hesitant to try Project Based Learning (PBL) using the

Tips for Gearing Up for STEM in the Fall

Happy summer, filled with lots of good sunshine and time to explore! And during that prized time, perhaps your STEM preparation for the coming fall is ramping up

5 Domains of a Future Ready Learner

I have the amazing opportunity to work with educators across the United States and around the world. One of my first conversations always revolves around what matters. Recently,

How to Successfully Flip Your STEM Classroom

By Alan Oakman When I was a student, I used to wish for two things: no boring lectures and no homework. The tides have changed and I have

Hawaii Partners with Defined to Engage Students in Energy Curriculum

The Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) is moving to further support Ka Hei, its statewide strategic program kicked off in 2014 that educates students about sustainable energy