Education: Innovation and STEM

Hello World! My name is Cyborg Ean (OK, not really, but it’s what my former students call me), and I’m the newest addition to the 7 Generation Games team as a software development intern. When I’m not programming our games or consuming the exquisite novelty that is Thai food, I’m […]

Introducing Hour of Code

January 23, 2017 in 7GenGames / Code Talk / Education: Innovation and STEM / Educational Resources / Tech Tips tagged 7 Generation Games / Code Talk / STEM / Tech Tips / twitch tv by Ean Moore

Zombies from terms video — You know there are four basic mathematical operations, right? Addition Subtraction Multiplication Division Your children probably know that as well. Do they know the meaning of sum, divisor, quotient, the difference between a product and a dividend? You might be surprised by the answer to that. Many teachers have told […]

The world’s largest Venus fly-trap: Problem-solving resources for 4 basic ...

January 19, 2017 in 7GenGames / Education: Innovation and STEM / Educational Resources by AnnMaria De Mars

Kid on computer — by Dr. Angela Courtney Did you know that every year, the second week of December something amazing happens…teachers, kids, adults, millions of people on the planet take up the Hour of Code challenge. First launched in 2013, Hour of Code’s goal is to expose as many people as possible to […]

Computer Science Education Week….and Beyond

December 13, 2016 in 7GenGames / Education: Innovation and STEM by AnnMaria De Mars

Now that we’ve discussed what flipping is and how it’s different from blended learning, let’s talk about how you can actually flip your classroom. Below you’ll find some of our top tips on how to make the transition as smooth and easy as possible. We promise it’ll be a lot […]

5 Tips on Flipping Without Flopping

December 6, 2016 in 7GenGames / Education: Innovation and STEM by Victoria Moll-Ramírez

As teachers continue to find different ways to bridge the gap between traditional schooling and the digital age, it’s easy to become overwhelmed. There are so many approaches and so much lingo to keep up with! The more you Google the more you find, and eventually end up down a […]

What the Flip?!

December 5, 2016 in 7GenGames / Education: Innovation and STEM by Victoria Moll-Ramírez

images from all games — As we’ve mentioned before, at 7 Generation Games we are big supporters of blended learning. It not only helps kids learn the traditional subjects, but it also develops their technological skills which are imperative in the digital world we live in. But, how do you even start incorporating blended learning […]

Top Tips for Blended Learning

November 29, 2016 in 7GenGames / Education: Innovation and STEM by Victoria Moll-Ramírez

Work hard. Play hard. This is the trade-off that is ingrained in us from an early age. Finish your homework and then go play. But, what if working and playing became one? This is what we strive to do at 7 Generation Games. Students can solve math problems and learn […]

Why Games Are a Good Way to Learn

November 21, 2016 in 7GenGames / Education: Innovation and STEM by Victoria Moll-Ramírez

Technology meets textbook. iPad meets pencil and paper. Anytime a student learns about a subject at your traditional brick and mortar facility combined with online delivery that is blended learning. Take your average college course, you may attend the classroom lectures but also have online assignments or components to the […]