EDU Technology Resources For Your ELO-P

Sep 30, 2024

Get your ELO-P students hands-on with the latest and greatest technology resources from the best educational brands on the planet! Before STEMfinity was around, educators had to search high and low just to find a few resources for their students, which usually meant coordinating with multiple vendors and spending a lot of extra time trying to research multiple brands. Thankfully those dark days are behind everyone and now educators can shop STEMfinity and find almost any new technology tool on the market including 3D printers, drones, robotics, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, esports, circuitry, video/audio equipment, and so much more!

Okay so we have over 10,000 resources from over 150 of the best STEM brands on the planet - but what about selecting the most ideal resources for your ELO-P program? And how the heck are ELO-P sites supposed to successfully implement these new resources when their staff have never used them before? Well, we have some great news and some more great news: STEMfinity’s in-house resource experts are always available to create a free custom STEM solution for your ELO-P program, and our STEM 101 Professional Development can be used to provide your staff with on-site training to get them comfortable using your new resources and ensure a successful implementation. That’s why STEMfinity is your one-stop-shop!

Now let’s take a look at a few educational technology brands that could be a great fit for your ELO-P program.

3D Printers & Pens, Laser Engravers | View All Resources

3D Printers are one of the most sought-after educational technology tools because they are one of the few resources that enables students to literally bring almost any design or creation to life using PLA or ABS thermoplastics. Students use 3D modeling software to design anything that they want in a digital environment, and then they simply add the file to their 3D printer, click start, and then watch their ideas come to life. Brands like Dremel, MakerBot, PicoSolutions, and Ultimaker are a great introduction into the world of 3D printing technology. Similar to 3D printing, STEMfinity also offers laser engravers from brands like Glowforge, Snapmaker, and xTool for students who are interested in working with materials like wood or metal. If your students aren’t interested in using 3D modeling software in order to create something, the brand 3Doodler is a great alternative that allows students to use a specialized printing pen to draw any 3D objects that their minds can conjure up.

Robotics | View All Resources

Robotics are one of the best technology resources for integrating subjects like engineering and programming into educational environments. There are plenty of different approaches for implementing a robotics program because there are a ton of unique robotics kits that enable educators to focus on the needs of their students. For example, if you are interested in robotics resources but want your students to focus on learning programming without worrying about engineering the robot itself, STEMfinity has pre-assembled kits offered from brands like Birdbrain Technologies, Kubo, OzoBot, Wonder Workshop, and Zumi. Brands that provide a balanced approach to engineering and programming include Arduino Education, Cubelets, DFRobot, Makeblock, and Maker and Coder. Some of the biggest differences between these resources are the programming languages it offers, and whether a tablet/device is required to operate the robot (all of which can be found on their respective product pages).

Drones | View All Resources

Similar to robotics, drone resources are an excellent resource for implementing engineering and programming lessons for your students. However, one of the biggest differences is that these robots take flight and require extra responsibility to operate. ELO-P Programs can rest assured that there are several beginner drone kits that are made from lightweight plastic, contain extra safety precautions like protection cages around their propellers, and can be flown in-doors. These brands include Drone Legends, LiteBee, RoboLink, and STEMPilot. STEMfinity also offers more advanced drone packages that are meant for outdoor use, made from metal materials, and require safety training to operate within FAA guidelines. These brands include Drone Legends and PCS Edventures.

Virtual Reality / Augmented Reality | View All Resources

Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) offer ELO-P programs cutting-edge technology tools that enhance student learning in a memorable and engaging way. These tools offer a lot of great resources that help bring educational subjects to life and completely change how lessons have historically been taught. For example, instead of students performing an actual frog dissection in biology class, VR/AR technology enables students to perform this task digitally with the benefit of being able to make mistakes, as well as having the ability to display critical background information to students in an interactive and engaging manner. Or if you are teaching your students about volcanoes at Pompeii, why just read about these places when you can go there virtually! The best place to start with virtual and augmented reality resources are with brands like ClassVR, Meta, HTC/Vive, and MERGE EDU.

Esports | View All Resources

She shoots…she (digitally) scores! Unlike many traditional sports, Esports are a great way to level the playing field and provide an arena where students can compete equally and are not divided up by size, height, age, or gender. Like their traditional counterparts, Esports are the perfect platform to help build soft skills like teamwork and communication under pressure (among many other things!). STEMfinity offers a complete custom Esports solution for ELO-P programs that are starting from scratch and provides everything needed to successfully implement Esports including hardware, software, furniture, curriculum, and much more. Other brands like Generation Esports, Mastery Coding, and STEM Forged also offer packages for implementing an Esports program. A unique brand called HADO is the world’s first live-action augmented reality Esports game that combines physical activity with digital interactions between players.

Circuitry | View All Resources

Circuits are a key component of every technology that is used, and they are an excellent way to understand the fundamentals of how these tools function. While circuitry can seem intimidating to implement, there are several different hands-on resources that provide accessible entry points for students with little or no experience to quickly learn how circuits function and how they can be used for different applications. Circuitry brands include Brown Dog Gadgets, CircuitMess, MaKey MaKey, Snap Circuits, Squishy Circuits, and Teknikio.

A Few More Technology Brands | View All Resources

Please note that this is blog post does not represent a comprehensive list of technology resources offered by STEMfinity, and should only be considered as a helpful and temporary reference guide as we continue to add new brands. We strongly recommend that you use our Request a Custom STEM Solution section to get in touch with one of our in-house experts who can work with you to identify the best resources for your students and ELO-P program. If you are still browsing resources and not ready to take that next step, then we also recommend checking out our list of STEMfinity Preferred Brands and our complete list of brands. We hope to hear from you soon!
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