UC Berkeley’s fastest-growing class is data science 101. The new major merges aspects of computer science and statistics to mine the massive amount of available data. Internet-connected devices generate 2.5 quintillion bytes of data every day. The ability to process…
Nintendo introduces Labo kits to STEAM classrooms
Nintendo’s Labo Kits are fun cardboard building kits used in a STEAM curriculum. Nintendo and the Institute of Play will be handing out the Nintendo Labo Teacher Guide to schools in the New York area. The kits feature sample lesson…
Early college application deadlines due in November
High school seniors have multiple deadlines to choose from when applying to colleges. Early decision deadlines are usually due in November and are binding. Early action applications are due at the same time but aren’t binding. Regular decision deadlines are…
Your neighborhood may determine your future earnings
According to The Opportunity Atlas, the neighborhood you grow up in may determine how far you move up the economic ladder. The interactive map is quite unique in that it uses U.S. Census Bureau data along with data from the…
Ne-Yo wants to diversity Silicon Valley
“Little black kids growing up don’t say things like ‘I want to be a coder when I grow up,’ because it’s not real to them, they don’t see people that look like me doing it,” Ne-Yo said. “But tech is…
Humor helps in the classroom
Ninety-nine percent of students surveyed at Arizona State University say they appreciate instructor humor and believe it improves the classroom experience. According to the 1,637 respondents, “Many students also say humor decreases stress, enhances the relationship between students and instructor,…
World Maker Faire hits New York next month
“In New York in September? Check out the first World Maker Faire hosted by Bay Area Maker Faire September 22-23rd. The Event will feature close to 1,000 makers, presenters and amazing exhibitors from all over the world and highlights will…
SLU installs Echo Dots in living spaces on campus
Saint Louis University is the first college in the country to put Amazon Alexa-enabled devices in every student residence living space on campus. With more than 2,300 Echo Dot smart devices, SLU hopes to help students get instant answers to…
Is your district ready to go digital?
Is your school ready to implement digital learning? McGraw-Hill Education and five teachers share their tips on making a successful transition with District Digital Transformation (DDT). Read all about it at Medium.
Find tech summer camps for kids
Wondering what you are going to do with your kids this summer? How about signing them up for some science, engineering and coding camps? Beanz Magazine has a few recommendations! They will let you get your hands dirty and explore…