Technology

Makedo cardboard construction tools are a great way to encourage creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on learning among students, especially in grades 6 and older. Here are some effective ways to use Makedo tools in the classroom: 1. Introduction: Start with an introduction to Makedo tools, explaining how each tool works and how they connect ...

The Kitronik: Lesson In A Box® concept was created so that a teacher who isn’t a computing expert can deliver quality lessons. Each Lesson In A Box® contains 10 complete sets of the kit for students and one for the teacher to demonstrate with. Additionally, each sturdy reusable Gratnells tray contains a user-friendly Teacher’s guide, ...

In the rapidly evolving landscape of education, teachers and administrators are in constant pursuit of the best tools to foster engaging, immersive learning. At Spectrum Educational Supplies Ltd., we understand this challenge and offer the most cutting-edge STEM resources...   Explore Hands-On STEM & Robotics Tools Check out our picks ...

High-quality Special Education resources are paramount in shaping the educational journey of every child, especially for children with learning disabilities. Carefully designed learning tools help children build skills, boost confidence, and make the process of learning enjoyable and meaningful. In this article, we delve into some vital areas of ...

From Gr. 6-12 classrooms to university lecture halls, educators across Canada are integrating innovative technology into their curriculum. The tools of choice? Arduino and Arduino Education products. But what sets these two product lines apart? Today, we delve into the unique offerings of each, and why they've become a cornerstone for introducing ...

Introducing Sphero Indi: a revolutionary screen-free coding experience designed to inspire the next generation of inventors and innovators. As young as 4 years old, students are drawn into the world of coding by guiding Indi, a small robotic car, using colour sequence cards that dictate its movement. This hands-on approach promotes learning through ...

At Spectrum, we're passionate about making life easier for educators, and we've poured this passion into our two newly developed Curriculum Guides for Math and Science educators working with students in Grades 1-8. These guides were carefully designed to help educators and administrators navigate the often complex world of lesson planning with ...

As the curtains fall on the riveting 2022-2023 SUPERPOWERED℠ season, we can hardly contain our excitement for the next fantastic wave of discovery! The grand finale at the FIRST Championship in Houston was nothing short of spectacular, and it's set the stage for a new season that promises to be every bit as inspiring... some might say... this ...

Elementary school students using the Code.org curriculum will now have access to new lessons which will show them how to bring code to life with the BBC micro:bit. The two non-profit organizations have joined forces to empower teachers using Code.org with free micro:bit physical computing resources... helping bring code lessons to life. The ...

LEGO Ⓡ Education users: The wait is over! In December of 2022, LEGOⓇ Education released the long awaited SPIKE™ 3 app.  The LEGOⓇ Learning System includes the famous LEGOⓇ  Education Spike Essential/ Prime - teaching students as young as 6 years old the wonders of computer programming, creating code, and robotics! Since the ...