# Musician-Led STEM-Learning Platforms OK Go Sandbox Utilizes Music Videos to Clarify STEM Concepts By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-05-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stemlearning-platform References: [fastcompany](https://www.fastcompany.com/90344427/most-creative-people-2019-ok-go-sandbox-kulash-nordwind-ross-konopka?partner=feedburner&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feedburner+fastcompany&utm_content=feedburner) & [okgosandbox.org](https://okgosandbox.org/about) OK Go Sandbox is one of the more creative STEM-learning platforms out there. The kernel of the experience is rock band OK Go who has made a name for itself through its videos that are identified as "scientifically choreographed spectacles." Launched as "an online resource for educators," the tool has been developed in collaboration between the band and the [University of St. Thomas’s Playful Learning Lab](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balance-bike1). The resource has gained sponsorship from Google, [Morton Salt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illumination-tree-lights), and [Cognizant Technology Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multiyear-agreement), as well. The STEM-learning platform utilizes OK Go's music videos as access to exploring various STEM-related concepts. Geared toward inspiring and advancing the knowledge of students, the not-for-profit is sure to capture attention through musically engaging and immersive methods of teaching. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Music-based STEM Learning:** Opportunity to create more music-related educational content that highlights and simplifies complex STEM concepts. - **Collaborative Learning Platforms:** Potential for more collaborations between artists, educators, and technology companies to create innovative learning experiences. - **Immersive Education:** Growing demand for immersive learning experiences that use technology and other interactive methods to engage learners. ### Where This Applies - **Education:** Opportunity for educators to leverage music and other creative content to make STEM learning more engaging and accessible. - **Music:** Music industry can expand its role in education by developing more content and partnerships for music-based STEM learning platforms. - **Technology:** Technology companies can offer innovative learning tools and support for music-based STEM learning platforms and similar collaborations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D Game-Based Educational platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stemuli.md) - [Immersive EdTech Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandbox-ar.md) - [Hybrid STEM Activity Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/science-activity-kits.md) - [STEM Sports Subscriptions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-subscription.md) - [Sports-Based STEM Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sphero-sports.md) - [Engaging Learning Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funbutsmart.md) - [Collaborative Music Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zamstar.md) - [Creative STEM-Based Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jitterygit.md) - [Portable STEM Education Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/augmented-haptics-grasp-it.md)