STEAM & EdTech: The Perfect Match for Cross-Curricular Classroom Activities

By Acer Education

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STEAM learning is arguably the most effective approach to prepare young students for the demands of the future. It represents a turning point in education because it creates a bridge between subjects that were traditionally studied separately, and EdTech is the perfect enabler to project cross-curricular classroom activities.

Creativity, innovation, leadership, critical thinking, problem-solving are only a few of the key soft skills that STEAM can foster.

RobotLAB is SoftBank's Master Distributor of Pepper and NAO robots in the USA/Canada

In our continuous efforts to keep you informed about the progress of SoftBank Robotics restructuring, we would like to provide you with the latest information.

As some articles are potentially creating confusion for you, we would like to share with you facts to clarify the situation and the future of our robots.

6 Ways Edtech Tools Help Teachers Save Time

By Josiah Torvik, Teacher, St. Cloud Area MN School District 742

Edtech tools can prove invaluable to teachers who have limited time to juggle planning, teaching, and grading.

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How AI Technologies Support School Safety

By Alok Jain, Quicklert

Technology has advanced to the point where many tools, including AI technologies, can alert educators of danger before a disaster occurs.

5 Reasons to Set Up a Coding Program in your District

By Kimberly Griggs

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Here’s how one Washington district has made coding a priority, even during the pandemic shutdown

4 Ways Artificial Intelligence is Revolutionizing Education

By Elana Lyn Gross 

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Educators are using AI tools to assess students' skills and weaknesses, and students are benefiting from peer-to-peer learning and customized study guides. Here's a closer look at how some companies are developing artificial intelligence programs to improve education.

How the 4 Cs prepare students for the real world

By Sandra Love

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The 4 Cs are more than skills taught in school--they'll stick with students throughout their academic, professional, and personal growth.

How is technology impacting literacy?

By Content Provided by Stride, Inc.

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Literacy education is evolving to meet the needs of modern society--but the basics of picking up a physical book remain important

Teachers, bring to life storytelling in your classroom with Pepper and NAO robots!

When we couple the storytelling concept along with their innate nature, it is clear to understand how utilizing both Pepper and NAO as a storyteller is an essential role for these social robots.

6 Major Companies Supporting STEM Learning Programs

By Devin Partida

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A growing digital economy is bolstering demand for occupations in science, technology, engineering, and math. This growth will add more than half a million new computer jobs over the next eight years. However, a shortage of STEM professionals means many of these positions may remain empty.

That’s why education has quickly become a front-and-center issue for talent-hungry corporations. To encourage more interest in STEM fields, major companies are supporting learning programs by offering grants, resources, and new opportunities to the next generation of innovators.