News & Updates

eduporium STEM education news & updates


In the News & Updates section of our blog, you'll find updates on many of the latest STEM developments. These include happenings from the STEM and MakerEd worlds as well as important Eduporium announcements. This is where we'll share updates on product additions, announce the recipients of our monthly educational technology grant, pass on company news, highlight upcoming events, and discuss a whole lot more when it comes to cool topics in STEM education. Beyond our STEAM coverage, we also touch on various elements of 21st century learning. These include remote instruction, special education, social-emotional learning, and equity and diversity. If it's happening in the world of education, we're interested. And, we'll offer our analysis on what's affecting students, teachers, and administrators, attaching our genuine thoughts to keep you updated.
This is an area for us to keep a repository of recent happenings. Whether it's the release of a new type of technology, any additions to an EdTech product line, the arrival of new brands to our store, or some thoughts on the current state of education, there's a good chance you'll find it here. As time has gone on, we've participated in more STEAM and makerspace events. So, we've started to keep curated collections of those experiences. You can find them all throughout the News & Updates category. As Eduporium continues to expand and we get to participate in more STEM education projects with educators in some of the country's biggest school districts, we'll share those stories, too. We hope our collective accomplishments and partnerships with members of the K–12 community inspire others to innovate in new ways!

  1. Our Recent Contributions at School STEM Events

    Our Recent Contributions at School STEM Events

    At Eduporium, we truly believe in the power of partnerships. We’ve cultivated some lasting relationships with schools and educational programs all over the Northeast. After helping these partners perfect their technology offerings for their students, we’re always thrilled to assist them in other ways, too!

  2. Video: The Feedback Loop—EdTech That Works In Education

    Video: The Feedback Loop—EdTech That Works In Education

    At Eduporium, we serve educators in a number of ways. At the top of our list is making sure they have easy access to all the EdTech they need in one place. Since there are hundreds of STEM tools on our store, we welcome feedback from teachers who have used them so we know we’re always getting them the technology that’s best for them.

  3. Connect, Load, and Code with the New Cue Robot Blaster

    Connect, Load, and Code with the New Cue Robot Blaster

    It’s designed exclusively for use with the Cue and allows students to try something new while coding. Now, they can create typed code that gets the Cue to launch the foam projectiles and unlock many new elements to learning with robotics! Keep reading to learn more about the accessories students can use with the Cue and where you might be able to find them.

  4. Try the Root Robot as Part of this Special Demo Offer

    Try the Root Robot as Part of this Special Demo Offer

    The Root Robot is a dynamic teaching tool in education. Not only can it help students learn multiple coding concepts with graphical, computational, and full text coding options, it can be programmed to draw and climb whiteboards! Right now, we’re offering qualified educators the chance to try a Root Robot in their classroom.

  5. Video: The Eduporium Vision—How And Why It's Evolving

    Video: The Eduporium Vision—How And Why It's Evolving

    We’re constantly monitoring these developments and assessing how new technology can be used in the classroom to advance 21st century education. In the first installment of a new mini video series, hear from Eduporium co-founders on the importance of STEM education and how we can help affect the futures of today’s students

  6. Grant Award Announcement: Our Recipient for March!

    Grant Award Announcement: Our Recipient for March!

    It’s time to announce the recipient of Eduporium’s $500 EdTech grant for the month of March. And, the winner is…Jacqueline Firster, a dedicated makerspace manager and STEM teacher from Arlington Public Schools in Virginia. Jacqueline is going to be using her award to create a mobile makerspace and enriched PBL in her school.

  7. New Kits For Learning, Flying, And Coding From Makeblock

    New Kits For Learning, Flying, And Coding From Makeblock

    We’ve added six new tools from Makeblock to our store and they are ready to help educators enhance their STEM teaching. Among these new options are a couple of add-on packs for students to invent and code with the tried and true mBot-S and mBot Ranger in different ways, a remote control for a new way of controlling the robots, and two entirely new kits as well.

  8. The Best Part of STEM: Drones and Programming

    The Best Part of STEM: Drones and Programming

    These days, flying drones involves more than just controlling its height and movements with a remote control. Some more advanced drones can be programmed to complete short flights, snap photos, and show students how coding and drone navigation are related. Head inside to learn about some of the best.

  9. Introducing Our EdTech Grant Recipient For February

    Introducing Our EdTech Grant Recipient For February

    The awardee for the month of February is Laura Luker, who is a librarian at the Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School in Hadley, MA! Laura works with students of different ages starting out in elementary school and all the way up through high school, and some of the students are definitely challenged with some pretty cool projects each year.

  10. Bring STEAM Full Circle With The Creative Potential Of littleBits

    Bring STEAM Full Circle With The Creative Potential Of littleBits

    These electronic LEGOs snap together and teach kids basic concepts, like magnetism, circuitry, inputs, outputs, and engineering while they play! With a model based on progression, students can start learning with littleBits as early as first grade and create a foundation for eventually inventing devices that they can use in feats of engineering and even control with code!