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May 23, 2019
Many jobs increasingly depend on people having a strong foundation in science, technology, engineering and math. This is why Stratford Public Library is excited to provide online access to STEM Village - a learning community where people can develop the STEM skills required to be successful today and tomorrow. STEM Village is an online resource developed by parents and educators in consultation with leaders in business, finance, technology and government to help learners improve their STEM learning and skills. Using career or learning pathways STEM Village offers guidance and education solutions which address the STEM skills required for students to be successful as they enter into the work market. Learning paths help learners delve into key science, technology, engineering and math skills that will prepare them for the careers they are interested in. Learners can also have fun poking around topics that catch their interest like robotics or the human body. This curated collection of online resources and assessments can be accessed anywhere, anytime providing access to videos, websites, and quizzes that give learners fun and interactive learning experiences. STEM Village can be used for homework help, to track progress in STEM learning and is curriculum based. Presently, the learning resources correspond to Ontario grades 5-8 curriculum but Stem Village continues to expand. STEM Village also allows parents and educators to make learning more fun by making it easy to provide incentives and rewards for the completion of learning activities. To get started with STEM Village visit the library website at www.splibrary.ca. Once on the STEM Village landing page teachers and/or parents must create an admin account before adding student accounts and creating rewards. You will need a library card to get started and then you can unlock fun learning experiences that will help prepare children and anyone interested in learning for tomorrow.