STEAM Tools
STEAM Tools
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STEAM is a movement in education that utilizes classroom opportunities for out of the box thinking and for preparing our students for future-ready learning. STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) is an approach that works to integrate subjects across curriculums to improve the problem-solving skills and real-world application of ideas. Through STEAM, students are being given opportunities to be more creative and bring their ideas to life through the introduction of Maker activities, coding applications, engineering principles, and cross curricular learning. Take some time to explore some of the STEAM tools highlighted in this section to learn more.
STEAM is a movement in education that utilizes classroom opportunities for out of the box thinking and for preparing our students for future-ready learning. STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) is an approach that works to integrate subjects across curriculums to improve the problem-solving skills and real-world application of ideas. Through STEAM, students are being given opportunities to be more creative and bring their ideas to life through the introduction of Maker activities, coding applications, engineering principles, and cross curricular learning. Take some time to explore some of the STEAM tools highlighted in this section to learn more.
"In a rapidly changing world, today's students will need a whole new set of skills to solve tomorrow's problems. Computational thinking gives them the ability to recognize when and how technology can boost their own critical-thinking, creative and problem-solving skills in order to find innovative solutions to real-world problems.
"In a rapidly changing world, today's students will need a whole new set of skills to solve tomorrow's problems. Computational thinking gives them the ability to recognize when and how technology can boost their own critical-thinking, creative and problem-solving skills in order to find innovative solutions to real-world problems.
Advances in computing have expanded our capacity to solve problems at a scale never before imagined, using strategies that have not been available to us before. Students will need to learn and practice new skills — computational thinking (CT) skills — to take full advantage of these revolutionary changes brought about by rapid changes in technology." ~ISTE
Advances in computing have expanded our capacity to solve problems at a scale never before imagined, using strategies that have not been available to us before. Students will need to learn and practice new skills — computational thinking (CT) skills — to take full advantage of these revolutionary changes brought about by rapid changes in technology." ~ISTE
What are the four stages of computational thinking?
What are the four stages of computational thinking?
Decomposition
Pattern Recognition
Algorithms
Abstraction
"The skills needed to solve an equation, plan a project, or develop an outline for a writing assignment show similarities.
"The skills needed to solve an equation, plan a project, or develop an outline for a writing assignment show similarities.
They include important problem solving competencies that students need throughout their lifetime. Computational thinking (CT) can magnify problem-solving skills needed to address authentic, real-world issues. The Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) and the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) worked together to develop materials to help educators understand, value, and implement computational thinking in K–12 education." ~TED-Ed
They include important problem solving competencies that students need throughout their lifetime. Computational thinking (CT) can magnify problem-solving skills needed to address authentic, real-world issues. The Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) and the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) worked together to develop materials to help educators understand, value, and implement computational thinking in K–12 education." ~TED-Ed
GOOGLE'S APPLIED DIGITAL SKILLS
GOOGLE'S APPLIED DIGITAL SKILLS
"Ready-to-use video lessons teach digital skills that have immediate, real-life application
"Ready-to-use video lessons teach digital skills that have immediate, real-life application
Our trusted curriculum teaches the digital skills students need to succeed in the classroom and on the job, from researching to analyzing data."
Our trusted curriculum teaches the digital skills students need to succeed in the classroom and on the job, from researching to analyzing data."
-Google for Education
-Google for Education
Google CS First
Google CS First
"A free computer science curriculum that makes coding easy to teach and fun to learn
"A free computer science curriculum that makes coding easy to teach and fun to learn
No CS experience required
No CS experience required
CS First empowers every teacher to teach computer science with free tools and resources.
CS First empowers every teacher to teach computer science with free tools and resources.
Fun hands-on learning
Fun hands-on learning
Students learn through video tutorials and block-based coding in Scratch."
Students learn through video tutorials and block-based coding in Scratch."
~Google CS First
~Google CS First
Scratch
Scratch
"With Scratch, you can program your own interactive stories, games, and animations — and share your creations with others in the online community.
"With Scratch, you can program your own interactive stories, games, and animations — and share your creations with others in the online community.
Scratch helps young people learn to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively — essential skills for life in the 21st century.
Scratch helps young people learn to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively — essential skills for life in the 21st century.
Scratch is a project of the Lifelong Kindergarten Group at the MIT Media Lab. It is provided free of charge." ~Scratch
Scratch is a project of the Lifelong Kindergarten Group at the MIT Media Lab. It is provided free of charge." ~Scratch
Trinket
Trinket
"Trinket lets you run and write code in any browser, on any device.
"Trinket lets you run and write code in any browser, on any device.
Trinkets work instantly, with no need to log in, download plugins, or install software.
Trinkets work instantly, with no need to log in, download plugins, or install software.
Easily share or embed the code with your changes when you're done." ~Trinket
Easily share or embed the code with your changes when you're done." ~Trinket
Think Like a Coder
Think Like a Coder
"Think Like a Coder is a 10-episode series that will challenge viewers with programming puzzles as the main characters— a girl and her robot companion— attempt to save a world that has been plunged into turmoil.
"Think Like a Coder is a 10-episode series that will challenge viewers with programming puzzles as the main characters— a girl and her robot companion— attempt to save a world that has been plunged into turmoil.
In our digital age, coding has become a basic literacy skill which gives us a deeper understanding of the technology we use everyday. Beyond being a much sought-after skill on the job market, coding helps foster creativity, reinforces math skills and develops our problem-solving abilities." ~TED-Ed
In our digital age, coding has become a basic literacy skill which gives us a deeper understanding of the technology we use everyday. Beyond being a much sought-after skill on the job market, coding helps foster creativity, reinforces math skills and develops our problem-solving abilities." ~TED-Ed
Tinkercad
Tinkercad
"Tinkercad is a free, easy-to-use app for 3D design, electronics, and coding. It's used by teachers, kids, hobbyists, and designers to imagine, design, and make anything!"
"Tinkercad is a free, easy-to-use app for 3D design, electronics, and coding. It's used by teachers, kids, hobbyists, and designers to imagine, design, and make anything!"
Tinkercad is a free online collection of software tools that help people all over the world think, create and make. We’re the ideal introduction to Autodesk, the leader in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software." ~Tinkercad
Tinkercad is a free online collection of software tools that help people all over the world think, create and make. We’re the ideal introduction to Autodesk, the leader in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software." ~Tinkercad
Tinkercad is the go-to resource for K-12 3D design for 3D printing.
Tinkercad is the go-to resource for K-12 3D design for 3D printing.
Blender
Blender
GeoGebra
GeoGebra
GeoGebra is a free online math tool used for graphing, geometry, 3D, and more!" -Geogebra
GeoGebra is a free online math tool used for graphing, geometry, 3D, and more!" -Geogebra
Arduino Science Journal (APP)
Arduino Science Journal (APP)
The Arduino Science Journal (formerly Google Science Journal) is a mobile application that allows anyone to conduct scientific experiments by measuring the surrounding world with sensors, documenting and comparing data, developing and validating hypotheses, and taking notes.
The app and all learning materials are free, open-source, and available for download for Android and iOS devices.
-Arduino
-Arduino
P5.JS
P5.JS
p5.js is a JavaScript library for creative coding, with a focus on making coding accessible and inclusive for artists, designers, educators, beginners, and anyone else! p5.js is free and open-source.
p5.js is a JavaScript library for creative coding, with a focus on making coding accessible and inclusive for artists, designers, educators, beginners, and anyone else! p5.js is free and open-source.
Using the metaphor of a sketch, p5.js has a full set of drawing functionality. However, you’re not limited to your drawing canvas. You can think of your whole browser page as your sketch, including HTML5 objects for text, input, video, webcam, and sound.
-P5.JS TEAM
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