Technology in the classroom is more common than ever before. It seems like tablets have replaced textbooks and worksheets, and we can look up just about any information on our smartphones! Technology has come to transform the way we all live our lives. So as...

3D printing is such a fun hobby: you can design and create almost anything! But 3D printing is used for more than just fun, it has many exciting real-world applications. Here are 5 exciting real-world applications of 3D design that we want to share with you! 1....

Here are 5 ways to get your maker skills going this winter, both from the warmth and comfort of your home and out meeting other makers! Beat the winter blues by learning a new skill this winter. Who knows, you could find your new passion! These awesome workshops and...

We sometimes get questions about why we teach Minecraft in our classes. Even students sometimes ask us how Minecraft can be educational! There is so much that students can learn from playing games like Minecraft, and they have loads of fun while they’re doing it! Kids...

Ever dreamed of doing maker projects at home but don’t have a state of the art makerspace to make it happen? Don’t worry, there are tons of awesome maker projects that you can do at home even if you don’t have a full-blown makerspace. If you’re looking for a fun and...

Many of us love to play video games. However, if you are able-bodied you may not often consider if games are accessible to everyone. Many games are designed with people who are able-bodied and have good hearing and vision in mind. What if you are someone who needs...

What is the difference between students who persevere through difficult tasks and work hard to achieve their goals, and kids who get distracted (or even refuse to try) when the material gets tough? The answer is a resilient mindset. Resilience is the capacity to cope,...

The holidays are coming up, so we figured we should compile a STEM Gift guide for the fearless learners in your life! Whether you have a big budget, a small budget, or somewhere in the middle, there is something on this list for you to foster a love of STEM in someone...

There is a lot of talk in our industry about creating more diverse and inclusive teams and more broadly, about being part of a more equitable society. We often hear about diversifying talent pipelines, de-biasing recruitment, creating products that serve all, and all...

Recently, against all odds (and all stereotypes) DnD has become cool again. Ashleigh McEwan has played Dungeons and Dragons (DnD) with her brothers for years, and has recently launched an all-girls campaign with her friends. DnD is a collaborative table-top...