The Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance has received an $8.2 million grant from the Harold Alfond Foundation to train about 1,000 educators in the state and reach 20,000 students over the next five years.
Students and educators from 40 school administrative units (SAUs) across Maine recently participated in the Maine Department of Education’s (DOE) Second Annual Computer Science Education Showcase at the Collins Center at the University of Maine. The Showcase highlighted innovative computer science education programs and projects in schools across Maine, with hands on, interactive exhibits. Exhibits … Continue reading Maine DOE’s Second Annual Computer Science Showcase Features Innovative Student and Educator Projects
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Commentary: To boldly go where education in Maine has not gone before
High schoolers taking online early college classes from UMaine at Fort Kent will benefit from a collaboration that bridges education and emerging technologies.
By Scott Voisine and Angela OechslieSpecial to the Press Herald
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Imagine you are a high school student taking an online early college class for college credit. The class is introducing you to the many exciting developments in the world of 3D printing technology. You’re learning at home and your instructor assigns an activity that requires having access to a 3D printer. Until now, this may have posed an insurmountable hurdle to your success in this class. Who has a 3D printer readily available at home?