While most children participating in after-school STEM classes do them in person, some families opt to enroll their children in online enrichment programs. Virtual classes appeal to parents because of their convenience and flexibility and the sheer number and variety of subject matters offered.  I’m a proponent of online classes because they allow kids from … How to Find the Perfect Online STEM Class for Your Child Read More » The post How to Find the Perfect Online STEM Class for Your Child appeared first on BostonTechMom ..read more

Have you considered an after-school online STEM class for your child? Do you wonder if STEM can be taught effectively online? The answer is “yes!” An entire industry now caters to teaching STEM online to kids and teens in after-school, evening, weekend, and summer vacation classes. And the pandemic motivated them to get really good … Why Parents (and Kids!) Love Online STEM Classes Read More » The post Why Parents (and Kids!) Love Online STEM Classes appeared first on BostonTechMom ..read more

Are you planning your child’s summer schedule and want to incorporate STEM camps or activities into the mix? You may be surprised to learn that there are online summer camps with a STEM focus. This may be the perfect solution for you if you don’t have in-person programs near you, or you need the flexibility … Online STEM Summer Camps? You Bet! Here’s How to Find Them. Read More » The post Online STEM Summer Camps? You Bet! Here’s How to Find Them. appeared first on BostonTechMom ..read more

Free Artificial Intelligence Curriculum for K-12 Students AI is a hot topic in the news today, with plenty of debate about its benefits, liabilities, capabilities, limitations, and unintended consequences. I feel like everyone is discussing it—even our kids! So this is a great time to announce that MIT RAISE’s Day of AI is back for … Teachers: Bring MIT’s Day of AI to Your Classroom Read More » The post Teachers: Bring MIT’s Day of AI to Your Classroom appeared first on BostonTechMom ..read more

In the past few years, online STEM classes and have become mainstream and are now a popular option for families. Parents and kids love them for the flexibility and convenience factor, plus the ability to choose from programs all over the country. And, no fear! Your kids aren’t sitting at a computer screen watching premade … Online STEM Classes and Camps for Kids Read More » The post Online STEM Classes and Camps for Kids appeared first on BostonTechMom ..read more

There are a lot of great STEM opportunities in the next few months. Enjoy exploring the possibilities! Splash Programs In March and April, universities around the country will hold Splash programs. Students get to take classes taught by college students. Many programs are free! Visit Learning Unlimited to see which universities offer programs. Registration is … Boston Area STEM Activities for Kids- Spring 2023 Read More » The post Boston Area STEM Activities for Kids- Spring 2023 appeared first on BostonTechMom ..read more

If you’ve heard of hackathons, you may envision groups of college students and 20-somethings working intensely together against the clock, coding frantically at laptops in vast conference spaces, to complete a project over the course of a multi-day event. While this kind of competition can be appealing to adults, it isn’t necessarily the best approach … How a Student Hackathon Could Benefit Your Teen Read More » The post How a Student Hackathon Could Benefit Your Teen appeared first on BostonTechMom ..read more

Apply for Summer Work Experience in a U.S. Army Research Lab or Center or a Partner University Are you a high school student who dreams of spending a summer in a research lab? The Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP) High School Apprenticeship program offers high school students an exciting opportunity to work one-on-one with a … AEOP High School Apprenticeships: Get Hands-on Experience in a Research Lab Read More » The post AEOP High School Apprenticeships: Get Hands-on Experience in a Research Lab appeared first on BostonTechMom ..read more

Free Computer Science Programs for Girls & Young Women I have been a longtime advocate of Girls Who Code and admire their mission to build the world’s largest pipeline of female engineers through computer science education and programs. As Girls Who Code celebrates its 10th-year anniversary, I wanted to let you know how girls can … Girls Who Code: Changing the Face of Tech Read More » The post Girls Who Code: Changing the Face of Tech appeared first on BostonTechMom ..read more

Happy New Year! As we kick off 2023, is there a specific topic you would like me to write about? What subjects are you interested in or would you like to learn more about? Send me your ideas!  New Roblox STEM experience If your kids love Roblox, check out “Mission: Mars,” a new immersive, educational … Boston Area STEM Activities for Kids- January & February 2023 Read More » The post Boston Area STEM Activities for Kids- January & February 2023 appeared first on BostonTechMom ..read more