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\nPlease choose the best categorie(s) that fit your product\/resource.
\nBelow are the various resource categories available on the website and brief definitions of the categories.
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Category<\/th>\nDefinition<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Artificial Intelligence<\/td>\nImplementing the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems in STEM\/STEAM i.e. expert systems, natural language processing, speech recognition and machine vision.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Assessment, Evaluation and Certifications<\/td>\nSTEM\/STEAM Programs that provide evaluation using methods and measures to judge student learning and understanding of materials for purposes of grading and reporting, including certificates after evaluation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Awards and Recognition<\/td>\nRewarding excellence in achievements, research, etc. in a STEM\/STEAM discipline or program.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Books and Publications<\/td>\nBooks, newspapers, magazines, journals, articles, etc. that provide and enrich STEM\/STEAM disciplines.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Challenges and Competitions<\/td>\nCompetitive events related to Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math, or sustainability i.e. science fairs, robotics competitions, NSTEM PBL Showcase, etc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Coding and Programming Tools<\/td>\nComputer programmes that software developers use to create, debug, maintain, or otherwise support other programs and applications i.e. IDE, data management systems, library, code editor etc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conferences and Events<\/td>\nPre-arranged formal meetings and events to discuss STEM\/STEAM related issues and ideas.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Curriculum and Lesson Plans<\/td>\nSTEM\/STEAM Learning resources for chapter and classroom use.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Educational Apps and Software<\/td>\nApplications or computer softwares made for educational purposes.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Educational Technology<\/td>\nTechnology used to promote and access education i.e. cloud-based resources, hardware, software, and other related items used by educators and students during the learning process.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Environmental and Sustainability Resources<\/td>\nResources that promote the responsible use of natural resources to ensure they will be around in the future e.g. solar energy, hydropower, wind power etc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Games and Puzzles<\/td>\nGames and puzzles which introduce STEM\/STEAM to children, and\/or encourage related thinking and development in children.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Grants<\/td>\nFinancial compensation to an organization or individual to run projects, fund STEM\/STEAM related activities, or fund anything a National STEM Honor Society chapter would need.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Groups and Organization<\/td>\nGroups and organizations that support, organize, or coordinate STEM\/STEAM initiatives or programs.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hands-on Experiments<\/td>\nActivities that involve students getting their hands on materials, performing experiments, exploring phenomena, and trying out ideas i.e. activities that allows students to learn by doing.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Interactive Simulations<\/td>\nVirtual environments that mimic the scenario or functioning of a real-life system. They can be used to provide effective learning in an experiential form. It can make use of VR (Virtual Reality) and AR (Augmented Reality) to ensure a realistic experience.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Internships and Careers<\/td>\nAny STEM\/STEAM related internships and activities that enrich students and help prepare them for a future in STEM\/STEAM careers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kits and Materials<\/td>\nKits designed to supplement formal classroom learning and individual enrichment. They include materials, manuals, references and essential supplies to perform experiments.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Online Courses and Tutorials<\/td>\nAny program of learning, organized according to a syllabus and takes place virtually, including self study activity designed to teach specific STEM\/STEAM learning outcomes.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Professional Development and Workshops<\/td>\nOpportunities for K-12 educators to engage with professional development activities and workshops that enrich them, and help them to enrich their students.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Project-Based Learning (PBL) and Enrichment<\/td>\nProjects that involve students designing, developing, and constructing hands-on solutions to a problem. Students will gain knowledge and skills by working to investigate and respond to authentic, engaging, and complex questions, problems, or challenges.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Robotics and Drone Resources<\/td>\nActivities that involve the conception, design, manufacture and operation of robots and drones.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Scholarships<\/td>\nScholarship funding for students to attend an event, camp, or educational facility.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality
\n(AR) Resources<\/td>\n		These are reality technologies that either enhance or replace a real-life environment with a simulated one. (AR) augments your surroundings by adding digital elements to a live view, often by using the camera on a smartphone. (VR) completely replaces a real-life environment with a simulated one.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Please choose the best categorie(s) that fit your product\/resource. Below are the various resource categories available on the website and brief definitions of the categories. Category Definition Artificial Intelligence Implementing the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems in STEM\/STEAM i.e. expert systems, natural language processing, speech recognition and machine vision. 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