Engineering Mindset 7: Children Persist and Learn from Failure Can you remember a time when you failed? Was it public–a moment when you get a pit in your stomach, your heart sinks, you hang your head, your face gets hot and you suddenly feel like the world is staring and you want to hide. Or […]
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CONTINUE READINGEngineering Mindset 5: Science and Math “Children apply science and math knowledge to problem solving: Engineers use knowledge of math and science to solve problems. They combine that knowledge with their own creativity to design technologies.” Soooo maybe you’re feeling pretty good about engineering and you’re ready to share it with the young people in […]
CONTINUE READINGEngineering Mindset #4: Criteria and Constraints If you’ve tried to solve a problem, or teach problem solving skills in a blue sky sort of format you are likely familiar with the expanse of the human imagination. Let’s consider something small like, you’ve got the day off. You just got up from a nap and everyone […]
CONTINUE READINGConsidering and designing with the engineering design process In our last post about the properties and use of materials we talked about finding the right materials to find the best solution to any given challenge. The more you can understand the materials you’re working with, the smarter you can work as you move into engineering […]
CONTINUE READINGIn collaboration with the Utah Afterschool Network and University of Utah, the Behavior Management Institute is designed to provide a system of support for attendees to understand students’ behavior, engagement strategies, and restorative practices as they apply to the crucial topic of behavior management.
CONTINUE READINGIs your program prepared to go virtual for the upcoming months? What is your plan for connecting with the children and families you serve? Nearly nine months into a global pandemic, COVID-19 continues to spread across the United States.
CONTINUE READINGExploring the Properties and Uses of Materials Engineering Mindset #2: What’s it made of? Our lives are filled with all sorts of lovely inventions that meet our needs with ease. We have lights, computers, tools to make projects easier. But how often do you pause to consider where they came from? And if a young […]
CONTINUE READINGTechnovation Online Design Challenges Over three hour-long sessions this fall with Technovation, you’ll become an expert in leading engineering design challenges online that help students develop engineering mindsets: 1) use the engineering design process; 2) envision multiple solutions; 3) evaluate and iterate; 4) persist and learn from failure; and 5) work in teams. Get ready […]
CONTINUE READINGHow Do You Solve a Problem? Engineering Mindset #1: Using a Systemic Problem Solving Process Our lives are filled with all sorts of lovely inventions that meet our needs with ease. We have lights, computers, tools to make projects easier. But how often do you pause to consider where they came from? And if a […]
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