apelabs Competitors

The Tech is a mission driven organization that develops the next generation of problem-solvers locally, nationally and globally, through the creation and distribution of world-class immersive STEAM education resources. We believe that everyone is born an innovator who can change the world for the better. The Tech draws its strength from its location at the center of Silicon Valley: from its founding and leadership, its mission and operating philosophy, its commitment to innovation and making a difference in the lives of young people. The Tech is truly a community resource that gives back to and draws power from the inspiring ecosystem it calls home. The Tech Interactive is a world class science and technology center in the heart of the Silicon Valley that welcomes over 250,000 visitors a year. Visitors are encouraged to explore the 130,000 square feet of hands-on activities, exploratory labs and design challenge experiences as well as interactive exhibits on climate change, robotics, innovations in healthcare, cybersecurity and more. The center is also home to the largest dome IMAX theater on the West Coast, offering educational films and the occasional Hollywood blockbuster. The Tech Challenge is the 35-year-old signature program of The Tech that invites teams of students in Grades 4-12 to use the engineering design process to solve a real-world problem. The Tech Academy is a dedicated professional development program for teachers to bring STEM curricula into classrooms throughout the Bay Area. The Tech For Global Good (formally the Tech Awards) have focused on inspiring problem solvers to tackle the planet’s toughest challenges, like climate change, clean water and access to health care. To support The Tech is to support an organization that is profoundly deepening its impact in Silicon Valley.

For instructors who see students struggle, Labster’s immersive digital platform makes STEM make sense, empowering students, freeing instructors and enabling institutions to achieve program goals. Labster’s mission is to make science accessible for every student through immersive experiences that bring science to life. We enhance student success by building engaging simulations designed by real scientists to help teachers educate, accelerate, and inspire. Our virtual labs stimulate students' natural curiosity and highlight the connection between science and real-world issues. Labster is evidence-based and focused on student outcomes. Everything we do is ultimately about using immersive learning to equip students with the knowledge and experience to succeed in the classroom and in their careers.

Lifeliqe introduces the first digital science curriculum that engages students with interactive 3D models and that is aligned to Next Generation Science Standards and Common Core. Altogether, Lifeliqe includes 700+ lesson plans and 1,300 interactive 3D and AR models covering K-12 science topics. Lifeliqe is also available in VR and MR extensions supplementing its NGSS curriculum. Lifeliqe's middle school and high school curricula are correlated with the most commonly used science textbooks in the U.S, such as Pearson, Mc-Grow Hill, as well as OER resources such as CK-12. These correlations, along with integrations with Office 365 and G Suite for Education, it make it simple for teachers to supplement, or even replace their textbook instruction with NGSS-aligned 3D curriculum.