Research Guides: STEM &amp; STEAM Resources: Technology

Osmo (K-8)

Osmo
Osmo is a learner-led iPad game system that uses physical objects and learning tools in conjunction with the iPad.
Tangrams
Use real Tangram pieces to develop color recognition, pattern recognition, 3d thinking, and spatial relational geometry.
Words
Practice spelling and critical thinking using letter tiles. Additional teacher created vocabulary and spelling lists can be added.
Newton
Use real life objects around you to create structures that become a part of the game play. Students use physics and engineering concepts to hit targets.
Masterpiece
Take a picture of anything or choose from the art gallery to create your masterpiece. Using pen and paper with guidance from Osmo, students can recreate any work of art.
Numbers
Arrange physical tiles, including dots and digits, to make numbers and complete levels.
Coding
Osmo coding teaches logic skills and problem solving by providing an easy introduction to coding.

Bloxels (2+)

Bloxels
Bloxels is a hands-on platform for kids to build, collaborate, and tell stories through video game creation.

Kano Computer & Coding Kit

Kano Computer & Coding Kit
DIY "computer kit designed to help people of all ages assemble a computer from scratch, and learn basic coding skills

3d Printing

Visit our Makerspace for more information on using our 3D printers.

Ultimater
The Ultimaker 3 is a small-sized desktop printer that uses PLA and ABS plastic, as well as metal and wood filament. It can print sizes up to 8.5 × 8.5 × 7.9 inches. The Ultimaker 3 is a much less expensive option and will be a good choice for most average applications.
uPrint SE Plus
The Stratasys uPrint SE Plus is a somewhat larger commercial grade printer that uses ABS plastic. It is capable of printing up to 8 x 8 x 6 inches. The uPrint is more expensive and is recommended when strength and durability are needed.

HTC Vive

HTC Vive
HTC Vive is a virtual reality system that uses visual immersion with input from your surroundings. (Located in the Virtual Reality Room)

Dash and Dot Robots (K+)

Dash and Dot Robots
Teach students how to program with Dash and Dot, toy robots that make coding fun using apps on iPads, iPhones, Android tablets and phones

Makey Makey (Grades 3+)

Makey Makey
An invention kit for the 21st century.

Turn everyday objects into touchpads and combine them with the Internet.

Use Makey Makey to:

teach programming plus kinesthetic learning
teach conductivity, electronics and programming basics
invent new devices, instruments, and controllers, or remix familiar objects (bananas can become pianos!)
provide students the opportunity to be engineers without needing to be experts in electrical engineering
participate in a creative design process to reimagine how one might interact with computers

Rasberry Pi (Grades 5+)

Rasberry Pi
Raspberry Pi is a low cost, credit-card sized computer that plugs into a computer monitor or TV, and uses a standard keyboard and mouse. It is a capable little device that enables people of all ages to explore computing and learn how to program in languages like Scratch and Python.

It’s capable of doing everything you’d expect a desktop computer to do, from browsing the internet and playing high-definition video, to making spreadsheets, word-processing, and playing games.

Arduino (Grades 5+)

Arduino
The Arduino is an open-source physical computing platform based on a simple microcontroller board, and a development environment for writing software for the board.

Arduinos can be used to develop interactive objects, take inputs from a variety of switches or sensors, and control a variety of lights, motors, and other physical outputs. Arduino projects can be stand-alone, or they can communicate with software running on your computer (e.g. Flash, Processing, MaxMSP.)

Microsoft Hololens

Microsoft Hololens
A virtual reality headset with transparent lenses for an augmented reality experience. (Located in the Virtual Reality Room)

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