Connected North vs Root & STEM

Connected North fosters student engagement and enhanced education outcomes in remote Indigenous communities. This leading edge program delivers immersive and interactive education services, through Cisco's high definition, two-way TelePresence video technology. The program is made possible through a strong ecosystem of supporters with program delivery managed by TakingITGlobal. The goal is to provide students and teachers with access to content that is engaging and innovative, with the hope of increasing feelings of empowerment in school and in life. The Connected North app helps participating educators, content providers, and team members manage their involvement with the program!

Filled with articles, podcasts, and lesson plans, the Root & STEM app is a free digital resource for K–12 educators and learners at all ages. The Root & STEM publication offers a holistic approach to education, merging heart and head while pushing the boundaries for how Canada thinks about STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math). Each issue features articles, activities, and lesson plans with a specific focus on STEAM education through creativity. Root & STEM provides a platform for the sharing of more diverse STEAM stories and resources, hoping educators will see the unique needs of their communities and classrooms reflected.