STREAM of Conciousness

“To develop a complete mind: Study the science of art; Study the art of science. Learn how to see. Realize that everything connects to everything else.” — Leonardo Da Vinci I recently had a conversation with a parent who was confused about what their child does in my classroom.   "I thought you teach Technology," they said.  "I do," I replied, then added, "But that's only one part of what I do."  I then explained how though I do include tech as part of my curriculum, "T" is among five other, equally important letters. Here's my opinion: Technology is absolutely important for todays young learners.   Here's my  other  opinion: Technology should absolutely not be the primary focus of STREAM education.   In 2021, Sadlier published a blog post in which the author noted: " A successful STREAM approach seamlessly integrates ideas from the six disciplines into learning experiences. It is a vision that requires planning, development, su...

  X-STREAM Games date set for 5/4 at SJCI X-STREAM Games is coming to St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute on Saturday, May 4th.   Since we want to make X-STREAM Games the best year ever, we will be requiring a minimum number of entries for each competition (between 15-20 for each event.) Events may take place with fewer entries, but they will be exhibition only.   This year's events will include many favorites from years past as well as some new events.  There will be opportunities for the students in our Diocese schools to participate in events such as: VEX IQ Full Volume Robotics Competition (Grades 6-8) Rubber Band Cars (Science Scrimmage) (Grades 3-5 & 6-8) Public Speaking (Grades 6-8)  Fashionably Yours Design (Grades 3-5 & 6-8) Young Scientist's Challenge (Science presentations) K-2, 3-5 & 6-8) Cardboard Arcade (Grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8) Kitchen Chemistry   (Grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8) Linked pages above are included as general reference...