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Inspire, encourage, and support learners to explore career paths and opportunity beyond k-12.
Team Steam Nation (TSN) is a non-profit organization composed of experts from learning sciences, gaming, and movie making dedicated to transforming K-12 education through emerging technologies to maximize its attractiveness, personalization, and effectiveness.
Engage students in immersive and captivating adventures that are FREE, accessible anywhere, and open to everyone regardless of race, gender or geographical location.
Incorporate storytelling and interactive experiences that blend fiction with real-world events, appealing to students of all backgrounds through accessible, cross-platform media compatible with low-bandwidth and basic hardware.
HARMONY ACROSS DISCIPLINES
GAMING SCIENCE
Our approach harnesses the power of gaming science to design immersive, interactive experiences that keep students actively engaged. By integrating game mechanics, challenges, and rewards, we create learning environments that feel exciting, intuitive, and fun—making education a journey students love.
LEARNING SCIENCE
Rooted in cutting-edge learning science, our framework ensures every lesson is optimized for comprehension and retention. Through personalized, adaptive experiences, we empower students to master concepts at their own pace while building critical skills that last a lifetime.
STORYTELLING
Storytelling lies at the heart of our approach, transforming lessons into captivating narratives. By embedding real-world challenges and relatable characters into our stories, we inspire students to connect deeply with the material, fostering curiosity and a passion for learning.
WHAT EDUCATORS ARE SAYING
"TSN has impacted the way my students engage with STEM. The real-world applications keep them engaged in the learning, and Rev, the AI assistant, helps students stay on track. My students demonstrated comprehension and retention!"
Mrs. Parker
Middle School Science Teacher
"The detailed reports TSN provides make it easy to track my class's progress and identify where students need more support. I love that I can see how many attempts each student takes and their accuracy levels. It's given me a much clearer picture of how to meet the individual needs of my students."
Mr. Lee
6th Grade Teacher
"TSN's lesson design integrates standards from multiple grade levels, allowing me to support students working on more challenging concepts. It’s perfect for differentiating instruction and pushing kids to the next level!"
Ms. Carter
7th Grade Science Teacher
“I love that TSN aligns perfectly with NGSS and CCSS, making lesson planning a breeze. It’s been a great resource for both my advanced and struggling learners. ”
Mr. Hernandez
6th Grade Math and Science Teacher
“Since using TSN, my students are more motivated to take ownership of their learning. They love seeing their progress through the reports, and Rev helps them stay focused when things get tough. TSN offers the perfect blend of challenge and support for all learners.”
Mrs. Wilson
Middle School STEM Teacher
“TSN offers amazing flexibility. Teachers can assign a lesson for independent work, allow kids to work with a partner, in groups, or complete it with the whole class. Students also love the storyline and gaming approach—it keeps them engaged and excited to work through the problems within the lesson!”
Mr. Evans
Middle School Instructional Coach
“I love that TSN is free and still offers high-quality content, especially when so many other ed tech sites require memberships that are costly. My students also appreciate being able to access it on their own devices, even outside of school—it really does keep them learning anytime, anywhere!”
Mrs. James
5th Grade Teacher
THE EXPERTS BEHIND TSN'S IMMERSIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCES
Gabriel Lotto, Ph.D.
With a Ph.D. in geophysics and experience in physical modeling, Gabriel specializes in building resilience across various sectors. As User Engagement Facilitator at ShakeAlert, he brings expertise in education and practical implementation of seismic warning systems.Dr. Clark Quinn
Clark holds a Ph.D. in applied cognitive science and has over 40 years in educational technology design. He is recognized as a top learning leader and serves as Chief Learning Strategist for Upside Learning, focusing on evidence-based methodologies and adaptive systems.Dr. Ken Ford
Founder of IHMC and a leader in AI and human-centered computing, Ken is a renowned scientist with extensive research in amplifying human cognition and resilience. His expertise enhances TSN’s AI-driven learning tools.Melissa Holdaway
An entrepreneur and community leader with an MBA, Melissa founded successful charter schools and is an expert in educational leadership and turnaround strategies, enhancing TSN’s mission-driven growth.Duane Eitel
A Nationally recognized city engineer and former race car driver. Duane brings the engineering process and simulation expertise to lessons.Jeff Kember
With over 25 years in technology and creative roles, Jeff has led projects for Google Cloud, NVIDIA, and major film franchises. His work with generative AI and large-scale digital transformations informs TSN’s AI and simulation strategies.Adam Bruce
With 20+ years in interactive product development, Adam’s work in VR experiences has been featured in Forbes and Wired. His contributions include designing immersive learning environments that transform education into a first-person, interactive experience.Chris Novak
Former Head of Xbox Research & Design, Chris brings deep experience in user experience innovation and gaming, guiding TSN in creating engaging, interactive platforms that connect students through play and learning.Thomas Maier
Professor and executive educator at the University of San Francisco, Thomas brings expertise in business modeling, Agile project management, and service design, applying these principles to optimize TSN’s organizational strategy.Dan Jones
With a master’s in computer science, Dan has developed mission-critical software for major companies. His experience in FinTech, aerospace, and gaming supports TSN’s development of scalable, secure educational technologies.Bill Nicolich
With a Master’s in Health Care Innovation and expertise in change management, Bill applies behavior science to our creative interactive, personalized learning experiences, drawing from his extensive knowledge in Agile methodologies.Jorge Almeida
Jorge, an acclaimed user interface designer, has worked on films like “Minority Report” and “Star Trek Into Darkness”, blending cinematic storytelling with technology to create engaging, interactive educational experiences.CERTIFICATIONS, COMPLIANCE, & LEGISLATION
TSN collaborates with the U.S. Department of Education to align our educational content with national standards, ensuring that every mission and activity meets rigorous academic benchmarks. This partnership helps TSN create an experience that is both academically relevant and beneficial for students, supporting their development in line with state and federal guidelines.
(FTC) Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Protecting student privacy is a top priority for TSN. We strictly adhere to COPPA regulations set forth by the FTC, which govern the collection, use, and storage of data from children under 13. Our practices are fully compliant with these standards, ensuring a safe digital space where young learners’ personal information remains secure and private.
As part of our work in the digital and immersive learning space, TSN is a member of the Metaverse Standards Forum, which focuses on creating interoperable and ethical standards for virtual environments. This membership allows us to stay at the forefront of technology best practices, ensuring that TSN’s use of immersive platforms remains accessible, inclusive, and aligned with the evolving standards of the metaverse.
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