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STEM Forged-April General News Letter

Published: 4/9/2025

Explore our latest AI platform features, online courses, and student highlights in gaming and esports. Read More...

Don't Yeet the Yeti

Published: 3/26/2025

Oh no! Someone trapped the Yeti! Only YOU and your programmable snack cannon can save the Yeti and feed their friends. Students will use JavaScript to save the Yeti with this fun interactive self-paced lesson. Read More...

Introducing the STEM Forged Lesson Creator

Published: 10/31/2024

Simplify lesson planning with the STEM Forged AI Lesson Plan Platform. Create engaging, standards-aligned lessons in no time. Read More...

Game On: Boosting Student Engagement and Achievement at Bear Lake Middle School

Published: 10/10/2024

Chromebooks, known for their affordability and simplicity, have become a staple in educational settings. The key revelation for educators is that even with just Chromebooks, students can engage in advanced game design projects, including those compatible with VR/AR devices. Read More...

What's New for 8.1.0?

Published: 9/5/2024

The 8.1.0 Blocksmith update is here! Bringing with it usability improvements, new event systems, and enhancements to the Builder UI. These additions are aimed at giving users more accurate and accessible tools to create with. Read More...

What’s the new Blocksmith Portal

Published: 3/14/2024

The Blocksmith website has been updated to bring you the Blocksmith Portal! Read More...

Maximizing Chromebooks in Education: How Blocksmith and STEM Forged Enable Game Design and VR/AR Pro

Published: 11/28/2023

Chromebooks, known for their affordability and simplicity, have become a staple in educational settings. The key revelation for educators is that even with just Chromebooks, students can engage in advanced game design projects, including those compatible with VR/AR devices, thanks to platforms like Blocksmith and the support of STEM Forged. Read More...

Create a Custom Character

Published: 10/4/2023

Create and customize a character, then apply it to be your avatar in 3rd-person and multiplayer experiences in a few steps!  Read More...

How to Create a Healthy Gaming Routine for Student Success

Published: 9/28/2023

A healthy gaming routine is not just a matter of screen moderation; it's about crafting a holistic approach that enriches students' lives. Read More...

Unlocking Potential: What Makes A Great Game Design Program?

Published: 9/13/2023

Students love video games, let's teach them how to make them! Learn the benefits of having a video game design program at your school. Read More...

Why Kids NEED Afterschool Programs

Published: 9/19/2022

These statistics are reason enough why kids need after-school programs, but how do we make sure kids want to go to them and are getting something beneficial out of them? Read More...

Game Design, Esports, and Mental Health

Published: 9/16/2022

Game Design has some overlap with esports, concerning social, emotional, and mental health in youth.  Read More...

How to Hack Kids’ Interest in Coding Courses

Published: 7/20/2022

Coding is great, but game design make programming fun and relatable for students! Read More...

8 Video Game Career Paths You Didn’t Think About

Published: 7/7/2022

Video games are more than just a pastime - they can be a gateway to an exciting and rewarding career. Did you know that there are video game career paths other than just “game developer”? Read More...

How to Use the Grip Handle

Published: 5/11/2021

Wondering how to hold objects correctly? Use the Grip Handle object to choose grip positions for groups.  Read More...

How to Make Characters Speak

Published: 4/1/2021

See how to add voiceovers with lipsyncing to your Blocksmith Characters. Read More...

How to Make a Building Appear Photorealistic

Published: 2/7/2020

We have had had lots of requests on a more comprehensive guide on how to make your experiences look the best they can. Push the limits of our software. Well here it is!  Read More...

Educator Resources

Published: 2/7/2020

Find detailed outlines of each major curriculum Quest. Read More...