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THE STEM TOY THAT’S CHANGING THE WAY KIDS BECOME STEM STARS

9/8/2019

STEM toys seem to be the rage for a lot of parents. They seem like everything you would want to spend your money on. Not only do they keep your kids entertained, but they also incorporate science, technology, engineering, and math into their play.

It can’t get better than this, can it?

STEM and the Ocean

7/26/2019

Bit by Bit we clean our oceans, and Bit by Bit we STEM innovators make cleaning oceans easier, as well as preventing the further pollution of water and our planet. Informing ourselves as well as our young students of the importance in maintaining our planet clean makes a WORLD of a difference. The Ocean Cleanup Non-Profit Organization is one of many working creations driven to help clean up trash in the Great Pacific.

Video Games May be the Secret to Success for Elon Musk and Other CEOs

7/10/2019

Video games seem to be the blame for many of kids’ screen addictions. We often scold our kids for playing too many video games. “Go outside and play,” “That's enough screen time,” are phrases used too often in this 21st century, but have we actually thought about the benefits that video games can give children?

fIGHT "sUMMER sLIDE" WITH THESE 3 TIPS

5/25/2019

Summer means fun-in-the-sun and days filled with not much to do, but summer is actually the perfect time for learning! Just because there's no school in session doesn't mean that learning shouldn't be happening; in fact, without formal assignments, it's the perfect time for creativity and imaginative learning. Parents can combat the notorious "summer slide" by encouraging your student to devote a little bit of time each day to keeping up their skills they learned during the school year.

STEM Careers: The Way of the Future

5/22/2016

STEM based careers are going to be among the highest paid jobs of the future! As well paid, or even better paid in some cases, as Doctors, Lawyers, and Lobbyists. Stop and think about that! An individual in the future in a STEM field could be among the most highly paid. We may not have even though of what the STEM careers of the future will be!

LEGOS: Building Blocks with Unlimited Potential

5/9/2016

Have you ever thought about LEGOS? Other than when you step on them in the middle of the night? Those little blocks provided a completely blank canvas to build from.

How did these little blocks come into being and how do our students use to their fullest potential?

NTLA Summer Registration Now Open!

4/14/2016

Summer Fun with all the Learning!

8Bit Education is all about having fun while learning something new! We want our students to enjoy their time with us, while also gaining valuable technical and social skills.

For our students in Keller, our NTLA classes are now open!

Our New Partners

4/5/2016

8Bit Education has been working very diligently to expand the number of locations and our partnerships around the DFW area. As a result of these efforts, we are excited to announce that we will now be holding summer camps at 7 locations around the DFW area.

You read that right: 8Bit Education now has 7 locations!

8Bit Education 2.0

2/10/2016

Jerry Tech

In Fall 2011, 8Bit Education was founded on the simple goal of getting kids excited about digital media and technology. With just 16 donated computers, 6 interactive & educational courses, support from loved ones, and, of course, hard work & dedication, I started a path that I have not regretted.