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How the Chess Board is like the Boardroom

Anthony Freelander May 20, 2022

Chess. The classic game of strategy and tactics. Of knights leaping over pieces to score captures. Of bishops sliding diagonally to seize the enemy. Of Queens putting Kings into checkmate from across the board. And[...]

Coding

Why failure in Coding is a good thing

Anthony Freelander May 10, 2022

One thing we try to instill strongly in our coding course is that it’s okay to fail. That, in fact, it’s a good thing. Failure builds character. And failure in the right, supportive environment is essential to[...]

Education

Full STEAM ahead for your child’s future

Anthony Freelander March 21, 2022

Metamodernism is the current paradigm that cultural theorists use in approaching many aspects of society. This includes education. Metamodernism has discerned trends that allow for a greater variety of disciplines.[...]

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Key STEAM Education Trends Beyond 2023

Elzanne Amao January 17, 2023

Since going mainstream and becoming a buzzword in education, STEM or STEAM education has grown in leaps and bounds! This focused approach to[...]

Education

Build their leadership skills at home

Elzanne Amao January 8, 2023

As a parent, it’s natural to want to give your children every opportunity to succeed in life. One way to do that is by helping them[...]

Education

Skyscrapers:
How are they possible?

Anthony Freelander January 4, 2023

You’re sleeping comfortably in your plush bed, enveloped by a duvet that feels like an embrace of bliss. Suddenly there’s a wobble that[...]

Education

Why curiosity is so important

Anthony Freelander December 13, 2022

Thunderstorms raged over Philadelphia one night in June 1752. Most city residents were safely hunkered down in their homes as the lightning[...]

Insights

Could your child be the change tomorrow...

Anthony Freelander December 4, 2022

Apps don’t just make a difference in our lives. Our use of apps can make a difference to others in some significant ways. Such as making[...]

Insights

Socialites, Gymnasts, & Floor Cleaners:...

Anthony Freelander November 15, 2022

Do you remember as a kid watching sci-fi shows like The Jetsons, thinking how awesome it would be to have a robot butler? Or maybe you thought[...]

Insights

Tips for Video Content Creation, Part 4

Anthony Freelander October 24, 2022

Editing videos. Seems like a daunting task, doesn’t it? There’s a lot to keep in mind and a learning curve to overcome. You’ll have to be[...]

Education

A Brief History of Animation

Anthony Freelander October 18, 2022

Animation, in one form or another, has been with us for over a century. Steamboat Willy, one of the most famous historical animations, was a[...]

Insights

Tips for Video Content Creators, Part 3

Anthony Freelander October 6, 2022

Now, it’s time for your child to become the cool kid on the block and video-produce their own content. We’ll be providing several tips on[...]