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Young Minds, Big Ideas: Students at Nanan Academy Victoria Use AI to Bring Apps to Life

Empowering 10–14 Year Olds to Build Real-World Projects With Artificial Intelligence At Nanan STEM Academy’s Victoria location, the future is being shaped by some of its youngest minds. Students aged 10 to 14 are not only learning how technology works—they’re using it to build their own digital products from the ground up. With the help […]

  • Zlatan Fazlagic

Gratitude to Yara Belle Plaine for Generous Donation of Laptop Computers

We are thrilled to announce that Yara Belle Plaine, a nitrogen based mineral fertilizer production company, has donated laptop PCs to Nanan STEM Academy. This generous contribution has empowered us to expand our programming and further our mission of equipping students with essential 21st-century skills. With these modern laptops, our students will gain access to […]

  • Shaun Nanan

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: A Call to Action in Education with Cultural Competency Integration

September 30, 2024, marks Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation—a day to reflect, remember, and recognize the profound impact of residential schools on Indigenous communities. At Nanan STEM Academy, we honour this day by emphasizing the power of education as a vehicle for healing and progress, especially through the lens of Science, Technology, Engineering, […]

  • Shaun Nanan

Pedagogy of Play

On September 2, 2024, families and friends came together at the Saskatchewan Science Centre for the Labour Day Play Day event. It was a day full of fun activities and shows, with something for everyone to enjoy and learn from. The place was buzzing with energy and excitement as visitors explored the different stations and […]

  • Shaun Nanan

How do I support my 7 year olds curiosity for coding

How do I support my 7 year olds curiosity for coding? A friend recently sought my advice for his son, a bright first-grader with a growing interest in computer coding. Keen to foster this emerging enthusiasm, he inquired about ways to gently guide his child into the enchanting world of programming. As a parent, I […]

  • Zlatan Fazlagic

Unlocking the Power of Esports: Essential Skills for Success

What constitutes success in our rapidly changing world? Is it just about mastering traditional subjects like math and writing, or does it require something more? At Nanan Academy, we believe in equipping students with essential skills that transcend the boundaries of conventional education. Our flagship Esports course, utilizing popular games like Rocket League, Fortnite, and […]

  • Justin Matheson
Essential Skills Development through STEM

Teaching Essential Skills for Future Success

In today’s fast-paced and competitive world, it is becoming increasingly important to equip young children with essential skills that will set them up for success in the future. These skills, often referred to as “soft skills,” go beyond academic knowledge and are crucial for personal and professional development. By instilling these skills at a young […]

  • Zlatan Fazlagic

Exciting STEM workshop at the Moose Jaw public library

The Nanan Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Academy brought an exciting workshop to the Moose Jaw Public Library on August 26, 2023. The event featured three captivating activities: snap circuits, block programming called Scratch, and robotics with the mBot. The workshop not only conveyed knowledge, but also ignited a passion for STEM in the […]

  • Shaun Nanan

InstructorGPT – An Evolving Paradigm of Education

Nanan STEM Academy, one of the leading coding and robotics educational platforms in the region, has integrated OpenAI’s cutting-edge API into its Learning Management System Platform. The integration will enable the academy to leverage the power of artificial intelligence to enhance the learning experience of its students. InstructorGPT is an AI-powered chatbot that assists teachers […]

  • Shaun Nanan