How does one add robotics into the current curriculum without taking necessary time away from other equally important subjects?

Math is a subject every student is required to take, but it is often one of the most-dreaded. The term ‘math anxiety’ is appearing at an increasing rate in education literature, as students who struggle with the subject continue to express low confidence in this area of study.

Students will not strengthen their critical-thinking or problem-solving skills by conducting a lab that simply proves previously discovered scientific ideas, regardless of their importance. Focusing on contemporary science issues that are yet to be solved offers students insight into what they may experience in the STEM workforce. But what does this look like in the classroom?

Students are constantly surrounded by technology, both in and outside of school, and so it is important to take time to teach them proper internet etiquette.

With the popularity of the internet and the number of jobs that utilize computers, coding has become a desired trait in many professions. However, with many programming languages being used and programs, like JavaScript, being notoriously difficult, it can be challenging for STEM educators to decide where to begin when it comes their classroom.