Updated 6/4/24
Movies and TV shows portray the stereotype of jocks and nerds as people who are completely different and share nothing in common. But this cliché is far from the truth! Brainpower and physical power go hand in hand – the subjects we learn in the classroom connect with the sports we watch and compete in.
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STEM,
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Engineering,
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Authentic Learning,
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TETRIX Robotics,
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Math
Updated 5/24/24
At the beginning of April, we celebrate April Fools’ Day, but, on March 31, there’s a little-known holiday called World Backup Day. It’s a good reminder to back up your computer before any pranksters accidentally destroy your data or – even worse – your computer!
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Updated 6/4/24
We have exciting curriculum options at Pitsco Education, especially around an emerging technology: drones.
We’ve all heard about drones and how they’re becoming more and more prevalent in our lives.
- HVAC companies are using drones to inspect hard-to-reach places.
- Farmers are using drones to survey crops to determine which crops are healthy and which ones are not.
- And, yes, drones are even being used to wash windows!
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Professional Development,
Career Expeditions,
Future Ready,
Hands-on Learning,
innovate,
Workforce Development
Updated 6/4/24
November of 2020, we officially announced our partnership with TTS, which expanded and grew early learning opportunities for children everywhere. We’re all aware that hands-on learning begins early in a child’s development and that a child naturally learns through exploration and play – both extremely important qualities for STEM-based experiences.
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STEM,
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Hands-on Learning
Updated 6/6/24
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a giant network of connected devices that collects and shares data from all over the world, and it’s changing the way we live, work, and study. There are nearly limitless options and opportunities for IoT-connected devices and industries incorporating IoT.
Teaching in the classroom is constantly transforming and evolving. As IoT continues to grow, so do the unique ways in which education can benefit from teaching it.
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Science,
Technology,
Trends,
Engineering,
Coding,
Hands-on Learning,
innovate