Online Steam Learning
Virtual classes, incredible online resources, and stories to challenge your perspectives
Your phone or computer is a gateway to fascinating, engaging STEAM education content wherever you are, whenever you want it. If you have an internet connection (even a weak one), you can access any of our online learning resources and dive into the wonders and potential of STEAM on your own, OR you can join a virtual class from your community to learn alongside other distance learners (for free).
Why choose Ampere to build your STEAM skills?
- Our online materials share a host of unique concepts, stories and challenging perspectives found nowhere else.
- We have an ever-growing library of co-designed materials to ensure that learning is culturally-relevant and inclusive for those in rural, remote and Indigenous
- Our online learning resources are free, and we minimize other costs – activities prioritize household and found items, and we use free software wherever possible.
- Our materials and courses are designed by STEAM education experts and encourage participation through engaging experiments and activities.
- Online learning content is for everyone, including resources for k-12 students, adults, professionals (prioritizing digital software skills) and Elders.
- We work hard to make learning fun.
Lessons, Activities, Classes and Curriculum
One source for high-quality, culturally-relevant online STEAM education materials, all created by education experts. Courses, virtual classes, lessons, activities and tutorials, covering learning at all stages of life, from kindergarten to grade 12, job seekers to business owners, and elders to unique learners needs.
Ampere’s online learning platform features online and offline activities, and is completely free. It removes geographic, cultural and language barriers, to ensure that everyone can build their skills, and embrace the power that STEAM creates.
Sample Elder Programs
Introduction to AI Machine Learning via Teachable Machines
AI is all around us and has both positive and negative aspects. It is more prevalent in our day-to-day lives than we think.
Snakes & Ladders: Online Safety
Navigating the internet can feel tricky sometimes, much like a game of Snakes and Ladders. But in this version of the classic game, there’s a twist.
Rover Fleet Luna
In Rover Fleet Luna you will be an autonomous rover that has awakened alone on the moons surface.
Online STEAM Learning:
Stream into Virtual STEAM Skill Build Classes
Ampere’s Virtual STEAM Skill Builds are free, instructor-led classes that typically occur once a week for 3-7 weeks – you attend virtually, and learn as a group. Some focus on creativity. Some focus on digital skills. Some simply focus on experimenting with technology (from Minecraft to AI), but all help to build digital skills and knowledge, for a STEAM-powered world.
Root & Stem
Original Ideas, Unique Curriculum and Challenging Perspectives
Root & STEM is a magazine, app and podcast, all rolled into one. It shares challenging perspectives and stories of how STEAM is shaping communities from coast-to-coast-to-coast, from the people doing this work, as well as related curriculum and activities. It’s a complete toolkit for both educators and learners, and best of all, it’s FREE.