STEAM Channel (Video)

How can you supplement your child's learning at home? Educators Shelli Kurth and Nicole Assisi talk about ways to practice writing skills with games, journaling and more. Series: "STEAM Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 36267]

How can you supplement your child's learning at home? Educators Shelli Kurth and Nicole Assisi talk about simple ways you can build math skills into everyday activities. Series: "STEAM Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 36244]

How can you supplement your child's learning at home? Educators Shelli Kurth and Nicole Assisi talk about simple ways you can encourage a love of reading while nurturing comprehension skills. Series: "STEAM Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 36206]

The college admissions process can be overwhelming for high school students. Steven Mercer, EdD offers advice on how parents can help their soon to be grads effectively navigate the paperwork, feelings, challenges, and expectations. Series: "STEAM Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 36208]

Educators Shelli Kurth and Nicole Assisi share how to turn your child's interests into opportunities for learning. From DIY kits to asking questions, there are many ways to engage your child with simple projects around your home and neighborhood. Series: "STEAM Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 36204]

How can we make the college admission process more student focused? From filling out FAFSA forms to demystifying the application reviews, so much can be done to help students achieve their higher education goals. Angel B Pérez, PhD, CEO of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), shares his perspectives on the opportunities for change, support, and growth. Series: "STEAM Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 36125]

It is never too early - or too late - to talk to your child about potential careers. Educators Shelli Kurth and Nicole Asssisi share how to help K-12 students see all the possibilities available and how to incorporate exposure to new career paths in day to day activities. Series: "STEAM Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 36127]

Social distancing is not something kids are used to. How can we help them understand why it is important and how to visualize staying 6 feet apart? Educators Shelli Kurth and Nicole Assisi share tips to help K-12 kids follow safety protocols while still connecting with friends and family. Series: "STEAM Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 36094]

Fall of 2020 is full of uncertainty. Many college students are considering taking a gap year. Though it may sound like just a year away from the classroom, through thoughtful planning, students can find many experiential learning opportunities. Find out how gap year programs are operating during COVID-19, how to find programs that fit your needs, and hear from a current gap year student. Series: "STEAM Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 36091]

Nurturing creativity has become critical as the pandemic has forced educators as well as students to change their approach to learning. A panel of Apple Distinguished Educators shares how they have adapted their practices to create effective learning environments, develop supportive peer communities, and embrace flexibility. Hear how they are addressing the mental toll of online life, how creativity can help students cope, and how educators can find creative inspiration in unlikely places. Series: "STEAM Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 36128]

Reading with kids helps them build vocabulary, curiosity, and so much more. Educators Shelli Kurth and Nicole Assisi share strategies to help kids engage with books, activate their critical thinking skills, and develop a lifelong love of learning. Series: "STEAM Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 36093]

The burning candle water experiment is something you can do at home. See what happens when the candle burns out. Think about what you know about air pressure and how that explains what you see. You created an area of low pressure! Once the candle runs out of oxygen, the candle burns out and the air inside the glass cools down which lowers the air pressure inside the glass. Now there is a difference between the air pressure outside and inside the glass. The high pressure outside allows the water to be pushed into the lower pressure inside the glass and the water rises inside the glass. Series: "STEAM Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 36147]

Are you thinking of loading up the family truckster and heading out on a summer road trip? Educators Shelli Kurth and Nicole Assisi have some tips and tricks to make your vacation a success. From fun road games to the best apps, learn how to prep and plan for life on the open road with kids. Series: "STEAM Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 36072]

The process of applying to college can be daunting. How can students get the support they need and access to the schools they want to attend? Common App aims to help simplify the process and even the playing field for all students. Scott Anderson discusses how Common App works, what the landscape of student and counselor support looks like during the pandemic, public policy, and more. Series: "STEAM Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 36080]

How do you get your kids talking? Educators Kris Lambert and Teri Gabler share everyday ways parents can engage kids in conversations. Learn how to communicate in ways that encourage strategic and creative thinking. Series: "STEAM Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 35997]

With campuses closed due to COVID-19, the usual process of college admissions has been disrupted. Lisa Prsekop, director of admissions at UC Santa Barbara shares the creative ways universities are connecting with admitted students such as virtual tours and outreach. She also gives insight into the application review process and how the new rules about standardized test requirements impact students. Series: "STEAM Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 36049]

Children's emotions can be so strong - especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Shelli Kurth and Nicole Assisi share ways to help kids develop tools to deal with stress, emotions, and anxiety. Series: "STEAM Channel" [Humanities] [Education] [Show ID: 35991]

From setting ground rules to preschoolers on Zoom calls, educators Shelli Kurth and Nicole Assisi answer viewers questions about parenting during the COVID-19 pandemic. Series: "STEAM Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 35975]

Standardized testing plays a huge role in college applications but the COVID-19 pandemic has made it nearly impossible to administer tests. What are the next steps for students who have prepped to take them? Should colleges still require test scores? Adam Ingersoll joins Steven Mercer for a discussion about the present and future of these long standing admission requirements. Series: "STEAM Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 36000]

Students, teachers, and administrators from Discovery Charter School talk about their experiences with STEAM education and share STEAM inspired projects, Series: "STEAM Channel" [Science] [Arts and Music] [Education] [Show ID: 36069]