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STEM-based learning programs are being introduced in schools all across the globe. The intake is slow, but it is gradually starting to make its way into most K-12 schools. And why not? STEM has proved to be a much better educational program in terms of learning effectiveness and leading to better career opportunities than theRead more

STEM—science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—is a curriculum based on these four ideas. Instead of segregating these four disciplines in separate and discrete subjects, STEM interlinks them together into a cohesive learning paradigm, which is based on real-world applications. The goal behind integrating these four significant topics is to induce a sense of curiosity among studentsRead more

As digital technology expands its horizons, more and more educational institutes including high schools and colleges are adopting eBooks to impart knowledge. Publishers too are taking to etextbooks to meet learners’ expectations and also expand their reach through the Internet. The increasing use of the Internet and the easy availability of smartphones have changed theRead more

Ever seen one of those videos where a toddler is holding a phone upside down and pretending to talk? Well, they sure are cute, but what you need to really notice here is that they are already familiar with how to use a smartphone! They know they can talk through it and that when youRead more

The use of digital textbooks in classrooms is growing in the face of the easy availability of smartphones and the Internet. The interactive features that form part of digital textbooks have captured the attention of both students and teachers, providing the former a more engaging and immersive experience and allowing the latter easy access to online resourcesRead more

This is the digital age. A child of age four picks up an iPad and starts a game. Although this isn’t really a game, but rather, it’s a digital learning session. A friendly voice from the iPad says, click on the word bake, which is colored red. The child selects a word, and the voice onRead more

Flipping the classroom has become a hot topic in educational circles in recent times. The idea is that students first learn course content online, usually at home, and the time in the classroom is devoted to what used to be traditionally homework, with the teacher’s assistance. Many articles have been written on how the ideaRead more

Technology is making inroads in every aspect of our lives and education is no exception. The tech-savvy millennial generation has literally grown up with technology and traditional classroom settings can no longer satisfy their curiosity for knowledge and information. Neither can they be satisfied with the filtering down of knowledge from the teacher and theRead more

There’s a growing need for scientific and technical talent in STEM-related jobs. The only way this demand can be met is by developing skilled candidates who are ready for the job as soon as they graduate. However, it seems that not many students are keen on pursuing STEM courses post their school level. Recent dataRead more

Increase in Textbook Prices Over the Years It is believed that textbook prices have skyrocketed over the last few years. According to NBC’s review of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data, textbook prices have risen over 3 times the rate of inflation from January 1977 to June 2015, a whopping 1,041% increase. With theRead more