STEAM

Interview with Educator of the Month: Karyn Cutler by Ozobot

Bust a Move With Evo: an Interview with Educator of the Month Karyn Cutler

One of Evo’s strengths is putting the “A” in STEAM.  Art is expressed in a multitude of ways, including painting, drawing, music, dance, just to name a few. While Evo inherently incorporates art into the classroom with its use of Color Codes, OzoBlockly offers even more ability to incorporate art into STEM. Our Educator of …

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How to teach STEAM to visually impaired and blind students by Ozobot

Why (and How) to Teach STEAM to Blind or Visually Impaired Students

STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) education is crucial to prepare the next generation of students for the future workforce. But even as awareness of the importance of teaching STEM/STEAM in schools has become more widespread, unique challenges of providing the same education to students with special needs have come to light. The World …

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FETC 2020 conference is shaping the future of education

The Future of Education Technology Conference: What to See at FETC 2020

From January 14-17, STEAM educators, technology leaders, and curriculum specialists will head to Miami for the fortieth anniversary of the Future of Education Technology Conference. For four decades, FETC has introduced new education technology and organized panels and discussions around the most pressing issues in US K-12 education, including equity and inclusion in STEM and …

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Teach equity and inclusion in the classroom with 3 Ozobot lessons

3 Ozobot Lessons to Advocate for Equity And Inclusion in STEAM

More and more educators are striving for equity and inclusion in their classrooms and in subjects they teach. According to the Ford Foundation, equity seeks to ensure fair treatment, equality of opportunity, and fairness in access to information and resources for all. Inclusion builds a culture of belonging by actively inviting the contribution and participation …

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How to improve the cognitive flexibility of your students by Ozobot

How To Improve the Cognitive Flexibility of Your Students

*****Updated for 2025: Since this post was first written, there’s been even more focus on developing cognitive flexibility in students. We’ve updated it with new strategies and tools that can help foster adaptability and critical thinking in the classroom. Cognitive flexibility is a crucial skill for students to develop as it enables them to adapt …

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How Students Benefit From a Flipped Classroom (And Ways To Implement It)

The internet has created hundreds of hubs for teachers to share ideas and insights when it comes to helping students learn. In addition to lesson plans, educators offer tips and advice for connecting with kids.  One method of teaching that has become popular is the flipped or inverted classroom in which students do homework during …

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The Polar Express: Meet educator of the month Renee White

All Aboard the Polar Express with Educator of the Month Renee White

At Ozobot, the best part of our day is seeing what educators around the world are creating with their Ozobots. A few creative projects from one educator particularly warmed our hearts in this cold, 60-degree California winter. Renee White is a first grade teacher who is one of those educators! She has come up with …

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Educational Resource or Student Distraction? Tablets in the Classroom

One of the themes that we have focused on this year is the connected classroom, or the intersection of technology with the fundamentals of teaching. One sticking point for educators has been the use of tablets. Are these valuable learning tools, or do they serve only as a distraction? Are they worth the investment? Let’s …

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19 grants for teachers to fund STEAM projects in the classroom

19 Grants for Teachers to Fund STEAM Classrooms and Projects

As an educator, you have dozens of exciting ideas and projects that you would love to introduce to your classroom. However, your budget might only account for a fraction of your dreams. Student fundraisers can only go so far and you can’t cover all of these expenses out of your own pocket. Fortunately, there are …

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