Hardware Doesn’t Have to be Hard!
#SAMSuccess story: Hardware doesn’t have to be hard! Today, we have two customers who achieved #SAMSuccess with our physical hardware …
Student Engagement, STEAM, and Literacy
Student engagement is at the core of classroom instruction. As noted by the University of Washington’s Center for Teaching and …
When Coding Meets Art
#SAMSuccess story: When Coding Meets Art! Customer: Lake Oswego School District, OR Educators: Nickie Doran (STEM teacher), Catherine Melton (STEM …
Real-World Applications: 3D Printing and SAM Labs
Rob van Nood intended to teach his 5th grade students to design prototypes using 3D software and printing, but wanted …
Design Challenge for 5th Graders Sees Success on Many Levels
“This project got them excited in a way they hadn’t before!” Rob van Nood shared about his latest challenge. As …
Spotlight on Boulder Valley SD – Mars Biosphere
School District: Boulder Valley School: Monarch K-8 Grade Level: 5th Grade Awesome Educators: Ali Graham, Kristen Reiley, and Clifford Roberts …
Endless Possibilities with Just a Few Blocks
#SAMSuccess story: Endless project possibilities with just a few blocks! Mount Nittany Elementary School’s universal STEM program is now in …
Why Teachers Choose SAM Labs
#SAMSuccess stories: Why Teachers Choose SAM Labs From STEAM and Learn to Code courses, to the Maker and Creator Specialty …
Everything You Need to Know to Start a STEAM or Coding Club at Your Elementary or Middle School
In my years as an elementary teacher, I can honestly say some of my favorite moments with students were during …
Making STEAM Lessons the Highlight of the Week
#SAMSuccess story: Making STEAM Lessons the Highlight of the Week Customer: Shorewood Elementary, Highline School District Teacher: Sarah Gerhardt Grade(s) …
Five Benefits of Inquiry-Based Learning in STEAM and Coding
Embracing new ways of working, learning and collaborating is a key starting point on your students’ STEAM journeys! Some teachers …
The Joy of Teaching STEAM through “Tinkering with Technology”
#SAMSuccess story Customer: Catlin Gabel School, Portland, OR Teacher: Rob van Nood (Education Technology Specialist) Grade(s) taught: Preschool all the …