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A national survey of elementary and middle school teachers in Canada conducted by the C.D. Howe Institute in 2020 found that 53% of teachers felt adequately prepared to teach STEM subjects, with nearly all agreeing that there was room to improve...

The InkSmith Team is excited for the holiday break, and we know teachers and educators are too!   There’s a lot to do to prepare your classroom for time away, including making sure your students take home everything they need, but...

‘Tis the season for 3D printing holiday gifts and decorations!  As the year winds down and the holidays approach, educators and students look forward to a much-needed break.  The last week before a break is a perfect time to engage...

  Computer Science Education Week is right around the corner, and the InkSmith team is super excited to share some amazing STEM lesson resources with you!  CSed Week is celebrated during the first week of December and is an annual...

Preview Mission on the Moon Course Bundle now. Are you an educator who's feeling lost when it comes to integrating coding into the curriculum? We've got the solution for you! We know teachers are always looking for creative and educational...

InkSmith is proud to announce that micro:bit V2s are back in stock and ready to ship! The pocket-sized micro computers are one of the best ways to introduce students to coding. They're affordable and have unlimited possibilities — making them the...

Just like there are many methods to teach a subject to a class, there are just as many ways students learn and retain new information. Since being introduced in the 1970s, the concept of individualized learning styles has left an...

Educators recognize and understand the value of fully engaged students in the classroom. When students are immersed in a new topic that they find thrilling, the curriculum becomes fun for everyone involved. Beyond the fun, engaging nature of 3D printing...

The growing need to integrate technology within the classroom is no new concept for Canadian educators.   Between the rise of a digital generation of students, ubiquitous access to the internet and increased demand for skilled workers in the fields of science,...