4 Ways a STEAM-centered Curriculum is Critical to Youth Education

By Cyreena Boston-Ashby

Purposefully designing STEAM programming can make fields such as computing, AI, and space exploration interesting and approachable for youth.

Importance Of Hands-On Experience During Academic Journey

By Stella Lincoln

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Why do companies mostly prefer experienced candidates over freshies? What do freshies lack that experienced candidates do not? This is what we call hands-on experience.

Education is not only about getting to know or having information about something. It's about experiencing a particular thing that you have learned. This is the reason universities and institutes often ask us to submit semester projects and final year projects so that we can practically apply what we have learned. Just like, e-learning is better than traditional learning, practical education is better than theoretical study.

In order to implement practical learning, the STEM education system is spreading all across the globe.

15 Ways to Teach students to Solve Math Problems That Require Math Facts

By MATTHEW LYNCH 

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Are you looking for ways to teach students to solve math problems that require math facts? If so, keep reading.

Why All Students Must Be Given Equal Access to STEM Classes

By Dan Matthews

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Robust STEM education makes students more employable and equips them with the skills necessary to succeed in an ever-changing world. In addition, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that those working in STEM fields earn an annual median salary of $89,780 - that’s $49,760 more than those working in non-STEM fields.

8 Signs that a Career in Technology Might Be Right for a Student

By Shawn Mack

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Since the invention of the vacuum tube computers, the world has only been moving forward in terms of tech. With every passing day, innovative minds are coming up with solutions to the challenges they face every day. Today, nothing is an obstacle anymore. Everything is doable.

Perhaps, this explains why the tech industry is expected to touch about of market value by the end of this very year. The current growth rate of the industry is about 4.2 percent, which is only expected to grow in the coming years. Overall, employment in computer and information technology will witness from 2020 to 2030, which will add up to about 667600 newer job opportunities.

7 STEM Careers Kids Can Explore

By Rebecca Desfosse

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Is your child interested in exploring a STEM-related career? Check out these 7 career paths that involve science, technology, engineering, or math, and find one that suits your child's interests.

7 Ways That Artificial Intelligence Helps Students Learn

By MATTHEW LYNCH

RobotLAB, America's Exclusive SoftBank Robotics Distributor, to Cover Middle East, Asia, and the Pacific

What Educators Should Know About Too-Good-To-Be-True Software Prices?

By Devin Partida

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If you're a K-12 educator, you know how crucial it is to budget appropriately for spending on class supplies, software, and instructional materials.

You likely need to spend money out of your pocket to account for classroom decor, office supplies like pens and pencils, and other things. Those transactions can add up, leaving you feeling overwhelmed when all you're trying to do is create a welcoming learning environment for your students.

While some schools offer some supplies to their teachers or have the funds to issue reimbursements, not every teacher is lucky enough to reap that benefit. It's only natural for you to try and find workarounds, such as downloading useful learning materials from the internet at a low cost. There are some technologies changing education that you simply cannot do without, and educational software is no exception.

You may want to take advantage of these cheap deals, but have you ever thought about the possible consequences of downloading software from an unknown source?

Let's explore what pirated software is, the consequences of downloading it, and how you can identify some of the warning signs to look out for when using cheap software.

Create a Culture of Learning in Your Classroom

By MATTHEW LYNCH

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Maybe you’ve witnessed a classroom where the focus on learning is intense.

A hum of excitement resonates in the air, and everyone, the teacher and students alike, goes about their work with a focused purpose. Everyone is engaged. The workflow is fluid. Routines are seamless. The students help each other succeed.

Maybe that classroom is yours.

If it’s not, it can be.