# STEM Education **URL:** https://forum.clockworkpi.com/c/stem/18.md [Latest](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the STEM Education category](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/about-the-stem-education-category/1615)
**Author:** [@yong](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/yong)\ **Replies:** 0
Let’s put all educational topics here: STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) + Art = (STEAM) --- ## [Best Coding Games, Toys, & Apps for Kids](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/best-coding-games-toys-apps-for-kids/5850)
**Author:** [@yong](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/yong)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 5:15pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/best-coding-games-toys-apps-for-kids/5850 "2026-04-21T17:15:29Z")
There are many interesting products and projects for helping kids get started in computer and programming. While GameShell could certainly be used to teach kids to code and play with their own games, we could find more i… --- ## [Other Vendor Products that use or rely on linux](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/other-vendor-products-that-use-or-rely-on-linux/10372)
**Author:** [@MHam68HC11](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/MHam68HC11)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2023, 4:36pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/other-vendor-products-that-use-or-rely-on-linux/10372 "2023-07-14T16:36:05Z")
Hey we can discuss blackberry, etc here - leave shipping feed pure… --- ## [Has the pandemic increased the demand for FOSS technology solutions? Why or why not?](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/has-the-pandemic-increased-the-demand-for-foss-technology-solutions-why-or-why-not/10101)
**Author:** [@Puddljumper90](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Puddljumper90)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2023, 12:15pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/has-the-pandemic-increased-the-demand-for-foss-technology-solutions-why-or-why-not/10101 "2023-05-17T12:15:45Z")
Let’s talk about the demand for FOSS solutions since the COVID-19 pandemic. What is your experience and/or thoughts about the FOSS community as a whole before, during, and tapering-off of the pandemic? --- ## [Any suggestions on teaching kids to code?](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/any-suggestions-on-teaching-kids-to-code/231)
**Author:** [@yong](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/yong)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2018, 8:31am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/any-suggestions-on-teaching-kids-to-code/231 "2018-07-31T08:31:50Z")
Some folks and me are thinking about using GameShell to teach our kids (8+) to learn programming. Any one had experience in STEM education? I did some research, what other specific tools, projects, programming language… --- ## [Scratch with GameShell, connecting physical world using CodeLab Adapter](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/scratch-with-gameshell-connecting-physical-world-using-codelab-adapter/5862)
**Author:** [@yong](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/yong)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 7:43am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/scratch-with-gameshell-connecting-physical-world-using-codelab-adapter/5862 "2020-08-14T07:43:29Z")
Our friends at CodeLab in Guangzhou, China have shown us some interesting ways to use GameShell and Scratch to program and play with physical world around us: Their CodeLab Adapter can provid… --- ## [Is Clockwork participating in Google Summer of Code?](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/is-clockwork-participating-in-google-summer-of-code/5305)
**Author:** [@wardPlaced](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/wardPlaced)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2020, 1:13pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/is-clockwork-participating-in-google-summer-of-code/5305 "2020-02-19T13:13:33Z")
Thats basicly my question, any replies would be heartly welcomed. Also, I dont own a GameShell, is that a problem? I dont have a project to showcase, but in the interesst of others I will still state this question. Hav… --- ## [Which Coding Language is Best for Kids to Learn First?](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/which-coding-language-is-best-for-kids-to-learn-first/2510)
**Author:** [@Min\_Ye](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Min_Ye)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2019, 2:41pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/which-coding-language-is-best-for-kids-to-learn-first/2510 "2019-11-29T14:41:23Z")
The Importance of Choosing the Right Language It’s certainly important to choose the right language for kids. Learning a new language includes understanding new ideas and concepts. If the language is too hard, it spells … --- ## [The Python Arcade Library](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/the-python-arcade-library/1618)
**Author:** [@yong](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/yong)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2019, 8:47pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/the-python-arcade-library/1618 "2019-04-09T20:47:50Z")
The Python Arcade Library Overview and Comparison with Pygame http://arcade.academy The Python Arcade Library has the same target audience as the well-known Pygame library. Features that the Arcade Library has that … --- ## [Coding for Young Kids (5-8 years old): 4 Tips that Make a Big Difference](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/coding-for-young-kids-5-8-years-old-4-tips-that-make-a-big-difference/3105)
**Author:** [@cecilia\_cao](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/cecilia_cao)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2019, 11:38am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/coding-for-young-kids-5-8-years-old-4-tips-that-make-a-big-difference/3105 "2019-03-04T11:38:45Z")
According to UNICEF (United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund), “life skills” refer to psychosocial abilities for adaptive and positive behavior that enable individuals to deal effectively with the demands … --- ## [Awesome Game Development Free Resources List](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/awesome-game-development-free-resources-list/1828)
**Author:** [@yong](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/yong)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2019, 12:22am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/awesome-game-development-free-resources-list/1828 "2019-01-22T00:22:55Z")
Awesome Gamedev What an Awesome list! A curated list of good stuff related to the development of games. This list contains only free software for code, sellers who aren’t evil for physical resources, and free cultura… --- ## [2019 Education Plan](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/2019-education-plan/1944)
**Author:** [@yong](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/yong)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 5:32am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/2019-education-plan/1944 "2018-11-08T05:32:48Z")
Last year, we announced our education plan during the crowdfunding and were overwhelmed by the applications from schools and educational institutions all over the world. Free GameShells have been sent to schools that pa… --- ## [Educational terms](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/educational-terms/1645)
**Author:** [@Estepunk](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Estepunk)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2018, 9:17am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/educational-terms/1645 "2018-09-13T09:17:22Z")
So I am starting my Video Games and Culture class this week and would like to get some imput from people who know more than me. What are important technical terms that every student should know and how do you define it … --- ## [Program Arcade Games With Python And Pygame](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/program-arcade-games-with-python-and-pygame/1617)
**Author:** [@yong](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/yong)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2018, 11:30pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/program-arcade-games-with-python-and-pygame/1617 "2018-09-07T23:30:49Z")
Just came across this great resource about Program Arcade Games With Python And Pygame for the Simpson College Spring 2017 CMSC 150 Course, taught by Dr. Craven: http://programarcadegames.com Before getting started..… --- ## [MagPi Magazine Features Pico-8/Game Making](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/magpi-magazine-features-pico-8-game-making/1614)
**Author:** [@YoshiK1](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/YoshiK1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2018, 4:53pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/magpi-magazine-features-pico-8-game-making/1614 "2018-09-07T16:53:09Z")
It seems like a good read this month folks. Talks about game making for the Raspberry Pi and mentions Pico-8. It’s really basic stuff but provides good insight if you’re new and also gives you some linkage. You can buy t…