STEAM Channel (Video)

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What's STEAM Channel (Video) about?

The STEAM Channel is a hub for educators, industry leaders, policy makers and students looking for research and best practices in integrating arts into traditional STEM education. Talks, demonstrations, and documentaries showcase the value of adding the A to STEM. Visit: uctv.tv/steam.

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STEAM Channel (Video) episodes:

08.31.2020
Supporting Your Child's Writing Skills
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]
08.27.2020
Supporting Your Child's Math Skills
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]
08.21.2020
Supporting Your Child's Reading Skills
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]
08.20.2020
Advice for Parents Part 1: The College Application Process
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...
08.14.2020
Creating Simple Projects and Adventures for Your Child
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. ...
08.11.2020
Rethinking the College Admissions Process
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...
08.07.2020
Careers and Kids: Helping Them Explore the World of Work
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...
07.16.2020
Helping Kids Understand Social Distancing Practices
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...
07.14.2020
Making the Most of a Gap Year
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...
07.13.2020
Creativity in Uncertain Times: The Educator's Perspective
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...
07.08.2020
Reading With Your Kids
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...
07.06.2020
Why Does Water Rise? The Candle Experiment - Sally Ride Science
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...
06.29.2020
Road Trip Hacks
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...
06.25.2020
Access Equity and Integrity in College Admissions
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...
06.22.2020
Connecting with Kids: Activities to Spark Communication Imagination and Fun - Part 3
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...
06.18.2020
The UC Application and Admission Process During COVID-19
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....
06.17.2020
Coping Skills for Kids
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]
06.16.2020
Parenting in a Pandemic: We Answer Your Questions
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]
06.11.2020
The Future of Standardized Tests for College Admission
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?...
06.09.2020
Discovery Charter School: Virtual STEAM Night 2019-2020
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]
06.09.2020
Discovery Charter School: Multicultural Night 2020
Discovery Charter School is a STEAM and dual immersion school. For their virtual Multicultural night, Students demonstrate what they have learned about world cultures and their own heritage through projects and performances. Series: "STEAM Channel" [Education] [Show ID:...
06.08.2020
The Test Optional Movement: Should Colleges Require Standardized Test Scores?
Should standardized testing be a part of the college admissions process? Akil Bello of The National Center for Fair & Open Testing (FairTest) discusses the test optional movement and breaks down the problems and impacts of standardized testing. Series:...
06.07.2020
Connecting with Kids: Activities to Spark Communication Imagination and Fun - Part 2
Kris Lambert and Teri Gabler share effective and approachable ways to model kindness to help kids connect with their community. Series: "STEAM Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 35996]
06.04.2020
The Shifting Landscape of College Enrollment During COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, uncertainty about college admissions and attendance is a source of anxiety for students, parents, and schools. Matt Ward, Vice President for Enrollment Management at California Lutheran University, gives insight into what fall 2020 may look...
06.04.2020
Fall 2020: An Admission Director's Perspective
Kirk Brennan, Director of Admission at USC talks about the impacts of COVID-19 on current undergraduate students as well as college applicants. He shares how colleges can maintain proactive relationships with students during uncertain times. Series: "STEAM Channel" [Education]...
06.01.2020
Quaranteens: What Do I Do With My Teen?
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused feelings of uncertainty, anxiety, and even anger for teens and tweens, Shelli Kurth and Nicole Assisi share tips on helping them cope. Series: "STEAM Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Show ID: 35941]
05.30.2020
Google Classroom LMS
Cesia Portillo and Michelle Harkrider of e3 Civic High School share how to use Google Classroom as a learning management system . Series: "STEAM Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 36029]
05.30.2020
Setting Up Your School to Go Virtual
Educators from e3 Civic High School share how to set up your school to go virtual through defining your goals, deciding on a platform, device management, encouraging digital citizenship. connecting with families and more. Series: "STEAM Channel" [Education] [Show...
05.30.2020
Distance Learning and UC Scout
Educators from e3 Civic High School explain UC Scout - an SAPEP program that develops and delivers A-G approved, online classes and curriculum to students around the globe. Series: "STEAM Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 36031]
05.30.2020
Teaching and Learning on Zoom
Educators from e3 Civic High School share best practices for using Zoom to facilitate learning. Hear how to engage students, classroom management tips, ideas on lesson structure, assuring student understanding, and more. Series: "STEAM Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 36032]
05.29.2020
How to Prepare For College: Understanding College Admissions for the High School Class of 2021
Edwin Valderrama from the Early Academic Outreach Program (EAOP) at UC San Diego explains the new admission policies for the UC and CSU systems. He shares what the class of 2021 can do to prepare and how these changes will...
05.29.2020
The Great Geography Clues Game
Do you have what it takes to earn the crown of The Great Geography Clues Game? You will be exploring the world, while given several clues along the way in order to guess the famous place or city in question....
05.29.2020
Glowies: Crafting with Instamorph
Learn about plastic casting and electronics with Instamorph - a safe, non-toxic, low temperature thermoplastic. Similar to hot glue but you can mold it, or shape it by hand. When it cools, it turns hard again. Put an LED in...
05.29.2020
SketchUp
SketchUp is a free 3D modeling computer program for a wide range of drawing applications such as architecture, furniture design, 3D printing, interior design, landscape architecture, civil and mechanical engineering, film and video game design. In this short video, you...
05.29.2020
Support and Emotional Support in the Virtual Environment
Paul L. Smith, LMFT, Director of Wellness and Clinical Service at e3 Civic High School discusses how schools can support students through social emotional learning, Learn what to look for to identify avenues for support, what the process entails, skill-building,...
05.28.2020
Craftronics: Popsicle Stick Flashlight
Learn how to create a simple circuit flashlight project using the items around the house like popsicle sticks, binder clips and aluminum foil. Series: "STEAM Channel" [Show ID: 36021]
05.28.2020
Introduction to Python Programming
Get a jump start into python programming. This video covers the installation of python with Anaconda, print statements, and variables. After viewing the video, you have a chance to study python programming with a free textbook provided in the links...
05.25.2020
Tiny Houses: Mini Architecture
Learn all about the tiny house design process. Series: "STEAM Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 36023]
05.23.2020
Communication Strategies and Problem Solving
With so much going on in our lives, what can we do to keep the peace at home? Shelli Kurth and Nicole Assisi share tools and rules to help create and maintain sanity. Learn about behavior as communication, how to...
05.15.2020
College Financial Aid Strategies During COVID-19
How to pay for college is a pressing question for all applicants from the class of 2020. COVID-19 has caused financial uncertainty and many are having to rethink their plans. Jodi Okun, an expert in financial aid, joins Steven Mercer...
05.08.2020
Connecting with Kids: Quarantine Activities to Spark Communication Imagination and Fun
Connecting with our kids is especially important during times of crisis - but it shouldn't be an overwhelming task. Educators Kris Lambert and Teri Gabler share simple and effective activities to engage with kids and stay centered. Series: "STEAM...
05.03.2020
Advice for High School Juniors: College Readiness for the Class of 2021 During COVID-19
Spring is usually when high school juniors start to focus on college applications. The COVID-19 pandemic is causing a lot of students to rethink their plans or press pause on their studies. What should juniors keep top of mind during...
04.30.2020
What to Do When You Are At Your Wits End: Dealing with Emotions While Distance Learning
COVID-19 has caused feelings of uncertainty, anxiety, and even anger. What are effective tools to deal with your emotions during these difficult times? Shelli Kurth and Nicole Assisi will show you how to create space for self care for both...
04.30.2020
You Got Into College! Now What? Part 2: Housing t
There are lots of decisions to be made after being accepted at a university - including figuring out where to live. How do you apply for campus housing and what stipulations are in housing contracts? How do housing costs break...
04.29.2020
You Got Into College! Now What? Part 1: Statement of Intent to Register
Congratulations on your acceptance to college! EAOP at UC San Diego is here to help with the next steps. Learn about submitting a statement of intent to register (SIR), accessing your student portal, submitting transcripts, and more. Series: "STEAM...
04.24.2020
Applying to College: Tips for the Class of 2020 During COVID-19
With deadlines fast approaching for committing to your college of choice, what should be top of mind for the class of 2020? Steven Mercer, PhD talks about how to keep up with the flow of information from admission offices, how...
04.24.2020
Financial Aid Packages for College
Figuring out how to pay for college can be confusing. What steps should you take to understand the financial aid options available to you? Daniela Padilla from the Early Academic Outreach Program (EAOP) at UC San Diego explains the different...
04.24.2020
Paquetes de Ayuda Financiera para la Universidad
Descubrir cómo pagar la universidad puede ser confuso. ¿Qué pasos debería tomar para comprender las opciones de ayuda financiera disponibles para usted? Daniela Padilla, del Programa de Alcance Académico Temprano (EAOP) en UC San Diego, explica los diferentes tipos de...
04.22.2020
Learning at Home: How to Structure the Day So You Stay Sane
Building a schedule and keeping a routine that works for your family can help make the transition to distance learning easier. Shelli Kurth and Nicole Assisi draw on their knowledge as educators and parents to help guide you through creating...
04.22.2020
Maintaining School Culture for Students and Staff While Transitioning to Emergency Remote Learning
School culture unites and engages students, parents, and staff. How do you transition that sense of community from the brick and mortar school to the online learning environment? Karen Young shares a framework for administrators to connect with students and...

What's STEAM Channel (Video) about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

STEAM Channel (Video) episodes:

Supporting Your Child's Writing Skills

Supporting Your Child's Math Skills

Supporting Your Child's Reading Skills

Advice for Parents Part 1: The College Application Process

Creating Simple Projects and Adventures for Your Child

Rethinking the College Admissions Process

Careers and Kids: Helping Them Explore the World of Work

Helping Kids Understand Social Distancing Practices

Making the Most of a Gap Year

Creativity in Uncertain Times: The Educator's Perspective

Reading With Your Kids

Why Does Water Rise? The Candle Experiment - Sally Ride Science

Road Trip Hacks

Access Equity and Integrity in College Admissions

Connecting with Kids: Activities to Spark Communication Imagination and Fun - Part 3

The UC Application and Admission Process During COVID-19

Coping Skills for Kids

Parenting in a Pandemic: We Answer Your Questions

The Future of Standardized Tests for College Admission

Discovery Charter School: Virtual STEAM Night 2019-2020

Discovery Charter School: Multicultural Night 2020

The Test Optional Movement: Should Colleges Require Standardized Test Scores?

Connecting with Kids: Activities to Spark Communication Imagination and Fun - Part 2

The Shifting Landscape of College Enrollment During COVID-19

Fall 2020: An Admission Director's Perspective

Quaranteens: What Do I Do With My Teen?

Google Classroom LMS

Setting Up Your School to Go Virtual

Distance Learning and UC Scout

Teaching and Learning on Zoom

How to Prepare For College: Understanding College Admissions for the High School Class of 2021

The Great Geography Clues Game

Glowies: Crafting with Instamorph

SketchUp

Support and Emotional Support in the Virtual Environment

Craftronics: Popsicle Stick Flashlight

Introduction to Python Programming

Tiny Houses: Mini Architecture

Communication Strategies and Problem Solving

College Financial Aid Strategies During COVID-19

Connecting with Kids: Quarantine Activities to Spark Communication Imagination and Fun

Advice for High School Juniors: College Readiness for the Class of 2021 During COVID-19

What to Do When You Are At Your Wits End: Dealing with Emotions While Distance Learning

You Got Into College! Now What? Part 2: Housing t

You Got Into College! Now What? Part 1: Statement of Intent to Register

Applying to College: Tips for the Class of 2020 During COVID-19

Financial Aid Packages for College

Paquetes de Ayuda Financiera para la Universidad

Learning at Home: How to Structure the Day So You Stay Sane

Maintaining School Culture for Students and Staff While Transitioning to Emergency Remote Learning