Consider some stats from a recent Microsoft survey: 72% of the girls polled said it was important for them to have jobs that directly helped the world. That’s a lovely sentiment! Unfortunately, only 37% considered STEM careers as being creative or making the world better. This...
It’s no longer a surprise for parents to hear that computer science courses are beneficial for their kids. In fact, it is well established that computer science skills are necessary for this generation to succeed in the future. Much has already been said about the...
There is a belief that kids are either sports kids or computer kids. Parents tend to stick staunchly to one group or the other. But I ask...
.What was once only possible in science fiction novels and movies is becoming an everyday reality. While we may not be battling robots for control of the world, robotics is a field that is growing and becoming a major industry. It is an industry that...
Coding camps are more than a fad. With more parents recognizing the benefits of coding for kids, they are enrolling their kids in coding classes and programs to stay ahead of the curve. But, what many parents fail to realize is that they don’t have to...
It can be easy to dismiss the important of computer science skills when your children are young. The elementary and middle school years are busy and filled with extracurricular activities. Your children are trying to find what interests them. Often, parents are just trying to make...
Tinkering and the Maker Movement are hot areas for STEM learning. These programs are so engaging because kids and teens love to create and experiment. To better illustrate the power of Tinkering, TechVenture instructor Anuja describes how tinkering ignites a love for learning. The photographs are from a...
Parents often ask, “Why should my kids learn to code?” As a parent, you probably heard the top jobs in the future are in fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). This "future" is already happening. If you look at the jobs that have been...
STEM is a buzzword that’s been clamoring around in educational circles for a quite some time. STEM is an acronym that stands for science, technology, engineering, and math. Organizations like the World Economic Forum have consistently rated the quality of math and science education in...
Summertime is just around the corner, and with it comes all the excitement of long carefree summer days our kids love. We all love them too; weekends at the lake, evening barbecues with the family gathered around, and lots of fun activities on those anticipated days...
