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Check out the featured article about our collaboration with STEM Forged to bring AI Lesson Planning tools to Idaho schools! Learn more about this free training and resource for Idaho teachers here: https://lnkd.in/gDX4HRTf

Teachers spend an average of 5-10 hours each week on lesson planning. 📚✏️ At STEM Forged, we understand the immense effort that goes into creating engaging and effective lesson plans. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our new AI Lesson Plan Platform and Quiz Game Generator! 🚀 Our goal is to significantly reduce the time teachers spend on lesson planning, allowing them to focus more on what they love—teaching and inspiring students. With our platform, you can automatically generate comprehensive lesson plans and interactive quiz games that help students grasp and retain what they’ve learned. 🎮🧠 Check out our demo video to see how our innovative tool can transform your classroom experience. The platform is FREE until September 30! Try it yourself here: https://lnkd.in/e6cJK5Hr #EdTech #AI #LessonPlans #GameBasedLearning #K12 #Education

🚀 AI Workshops Preview: FREE for Idaho K-12 Educators! 🚀 Idaho public school teachers—this is for you! Join our free 30-minute webinar on September 19th from 3:30-4:00 PM MST to get an exclusive preview of our Idaho AI Workshops, brought to you in partnership with the Idaho STEM Ecosystem and funded through the WDC. Sign up for the preview here: https://lnkd.in/g2b6E7MU In this session, you’ll discover how our workshops can: ✅ Save you time on lesson planning with AI tools ✅ Support cross-curricular STEM education ✅ Boost student engagement with hands-on AI experiences ✅ Foster creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration 🔗 Register for the workshops here—it’s free for all Idaho public K-12 educators and includes a 1-year license for our AI Lesson Plan Platform! https://lnkd.in/gTe3CYiR Don’t miss this chance to explore practical AI solutions designed to simplify your workload and enrich your students' learning. #IdahoTeachers #STEMEducation #AIinEducation #IdahoSTEMEcosystem #EdTech

As passionate advocates for education and gaming enthusiasts, we’ve all heard it: “We want to start an esports program, but really don’t know how to begin.” 🤔 I get it. When I launched a high school esports team a few years ago, I faced the same uncertainties—purchasing decisions, coaching strategies, league participation, and yes, a fair share of mistakes. But guess what? It’s all part of the journey! 🚀 So, I decided to compile my experiences, lessons learned, and insider tips into an article. Whether you’re a teacher, administrator, or passionate gamer, this guide simplifies the process for anyone interested in kickstarting an esports program. 🎮💡 What are your thoughts? Have you started an esports program? Share your experiences, advice, or questions in the comments below. Let’s learn from each other's experiences. #esports #education #K12 #gamingcommunity #STEM

🎮✨ Building Student Ownership and Lasting Impact with Game Design At STEM Forged, we believe in the power of student-driven learning. By engaging high school students in meaningful, real-world projects, we create a cycle of improvement and lasting impact that benefits both older and younger students. 💭 Imagine this: A high school video game design class takes on a project to create educational tools for younger grades. Guided by their course objectives and the specific needs of teachers, students develop interactive games and simulators. These tools are then curated by teachers and added to an ever-growing library of educational resources, thanks to our back-end cloud storage and management system, the Portal. The Benefits are Transformative: 🧑🎓🔨Student-Made, Teacher-Curated Library: An ever-expanding repository of educational tools created by students and curated by teachers, all managed through the Portal. 👷Real-World Development Experience: High school students participate in a program that mirrors an actual game design studio, gaining hands-on experience and creating portfolio artifacts with real-world applications. Empowerment and Ownership: Students take ownership of their learning, seeing the direct impact of their work on their school community and future generations. By fostering a culture of entrepreneurial learning and real-world projects, we empower students to influence and improve their school environment. This approach not only enhances student engagement and learning outcomes but also builds a stronger, more connected educational community. Interested in bringing this innovative approach to your school? Contact us at STEM Forged to learn more about our game design programs and how they can transform your educational experience. #Education #StudentOwnership #RealWorldProjects #GameDesign #STEMForged #EducationalInnovation #StudentEngagement #EntrepreneurialLearning

STS EDUCATION is excited to announce a new esports sponsorship for three high school seniors from Nampa School District – Keegan Wirrell, Alex Grover, and Patrick Lewis Jr. Recognizing their outstanding skills in Rocket League, we provided them with the tools they need to take the next step in their esports careers. Including Lenovo Legion gaming laptops, coaching from STEM Forged, backpacks from MAXCases and a featured interview on our Learning Through Technology podcast. At a recent ceremony at Nampa High School, we celebrated their achievements and shared our commitment to supporting their esports journey. Read more about these amazing gamers by clicking here: https://lnkd.in/gXG9kaaX. Huge thanks to our co-sponsors STEM Forgedand MAXCases for making this opportunity possible. 🚀🎮 #Esports #Sponsorship #StudentAchievement #STSEducation

📺 Thrilled to share that I was recently featured on Erie News Now for the incredible Esports and Video Game Career Day event at PennWest Edinboro! Being able to showcase the opportunities and pathways in this dynamic industry was truly a privilege. It's incredible to witness the enthusiasm and interest in gaming translate into tangible career pathways for students in my hometown. Special shoutout to Shaffer Joy and her team at the Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit 5 (IU5) as well as Chris Rhodes and the PennWest Esports Team for organizing the event. Kudos to all the students who competed and made the event a success and congratulations to students at Millcreek Township School District for their victory in the #RocketLeague and #SuperSmashBros tournaments!

Our favorite part of Blocksmith, Inc is it's user-friendly interface, making it remarkably easy for users of all levels to navigate and create immersive experiences. 💻 The intuitive design streamlines the process of building experiences and content, ensuring that even those with limited technical expertise can harness it's capabilities. Furthermore, Blocksmith's accessibility extends to compatibility with a wide range of computers, ensuring that creators can unleash their creativity across diverse hardware platforms without encountering barriers. Check out the builder here: https://lnkd.in/gQTZJ9RP

We are so excited to be joining STEMfinity in Orlando for #FETC. Make sure to say hi to Zack! He'll be talking about all things video games in education. 🎮📚

Season's greetings from STEM Forged! 🎄🌟 May your holidays be filled with the magic of discovery, the warmth of innovation, and the joy of endless possibilities. Here's to a break filled with curiosity, celebration, and the spirit of exploration. Happy holidays, and may the wonder of STEM light up your festive season! #STEMForged #GameDesign #InnovationCelebration #HappyHolidays #holiday #blocksmith #STEM