Finding STEM projects to use in elementary school could be difficult even before the pandemic. Now that many of us are teaching students remotely, it can be even more challenging to come up with doable activities that will get kids excited. Fortunately, there are more...
It seems like everyone is talking about STEM these days. If you’re a teacher or parent, you may be wondering what it is or whether it’s really as important as people say. The truth is, STEM is a vital part of our future, even for students who will go on to pursue...
One of the biggest challenges middle school educators face is creating a high-quality STEM curriculum, especially during distance learning. While STEM is the driving force behind many aspects of modern life, including technology and medicine, many instructors struggle...
It’s likely that most of today’s educators never heard the term “computational thinking” while they were in school. But today, the term is rapidly becoming a part of the curriculum throughout the country. Teaching computational thinking is vital to the current young...
Coding games are not just a fun pastime. They’re also a highly effective teaching tool for elementary and middle school technology educators. When you incorporate a single- and multiplayer coding game like Yeti Code into your curriculum, you will quickly see a...
The Google Suite is one of the most popular collections of productivity and collaboration tools around the world. From collaborating on presentations with Google Slides to creating surveys with Google Forms, students are likely to use these tools throughout their...
It seems like everyone is talking about wanting kids to learn to code. But given that the majority of jobs do not require coding, you may be wondering whether it’s really as important as everyone seems to think. The truth is, learning to code from an early age has a...
With students spending so much time online during the pandemic, there’s been more talk about digital citizenship than ever. You may be wondering what this popular term means and what falls under its umbrella. Below, we’ll provide a broad definition of digital...
With so many of today’s jobs requiring strong technology skills, it’s no wonder why educators and parents alike want students to learn to code when they are young. Fortunately, there are plenty of code games and courses available that teachers can use regardless of...
Teachers and school district administrators throughout the U.S. and world are facing an uncertain 2020-21 school year. Between rapidly changing COVID-19 infection rates and debates on how to balance reopening schools with public health concerns, it’s hard to know...
Children today need to know how to keep themselves safe online from an early age. Fortunately, Yeti Academy has the tools schools need to effectively teach students the skills they need to navigate the digital world. Dry, generic teaching materials often fail to...
Middle school teachers know that it can be hard to keep tweens and teens engaged in STEM Curriculum lessons. However, a few changes can make your students much more interested in their coursework and help them grasp the curriculum. Your middle school STEM curriculum...
More and more middle and upper elementary school students and parents are looking for opportunities to learn to code. With Yeti Academy, you can provide that learning experience in any classroom — whether in person or remote. Yeti Code, our flagship learning module in...
As middle school educators know, it can be tough to keep students engaged. STEM subjects like coding sometimes get a bad rap, with many students complaining that they feel bored or that the subject matter is “too hard”. However, coding can be exciting when students...
Introducing Yeti, an All-New Ed Tech Resource Yeti is an all-inclusive STEM learning program that includes both student materials and teacher resources. Our goal is to create a space where students can explore hot topics in science, engineering, and technology while...