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Looking for a Class Robot? Try Robo Wunderkind

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There are a lot of options if you want to bring programmable robots to your classroom. It is a build-a-robot kit designed to introduce children ages six and up to coding and robotics as well as the fun of problem-solving and creative thinking. If I were to rate myself with robotics, I might be closer to a 5 than a 10.

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169 Tech Tip #127: 12 Tips on Hard-to-teach Classes

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Here are twelve ideas: Teach programming with Scratch, Alice, robotics, and Minecraft. These are like the games students love and teach important to Common Core standards as well as the demands of life. Category: Differentiation. Sub-category: Teaching, Classroom management, Pedagogy. Flip the classroom. Be creative.

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10 Myths about Teaching with Tech

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The New York Post reported in 2018 that as many as 5 million schoolage children have no Internet access. No, it won’t, despite the 2009 robot who taught a Tokyo class and Elias, the Finnish primary school robot. It will be years before that can be incorporated into a robot or AI (artificial intelligence).

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The Maker Movement In Education

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Students in many schools are now routinely engaged in constructing robotic-based equipment that works with devices like Raspberry Pi and, in so doing, are truly exemplifying what it means to be living as a creative 21 st century learner.

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The 8 Edtech Questions Every Parent Should Ask Schools This Year

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Most were striking it down, and calling for an end to Common Core, because in their opinion, it excludes the “basics.” What type of access will my child have to technology tools? Will students have access to carts, 1-1 devices, or a computer lab environment? 4) What digital citizenship curriculum are students exposed to?

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Learning Revolution Free PD - Angela Maiers Tonight - LOTS of 2014 Global Education Conference Updates - Proposal Deadline, Keynotes, and Volunteering

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

The Webinars are free, but when you purchase the "Mattering IS the Agenda" toolkit you get exclusive access to the recordings. Yet participating in the digital world is essential for learning, career, and life. What can colleges do to help foster strong digital citizens? More information and login details at YouMatter.me.

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Learning Revolution Free PD - Google Summit - Student App Development - Maker Education - Reinventing Higher Ed

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

40 registration includes access to recordings indefinitely, CUE membership and benefits for one year, and an opportunity to network with other educators interested in Google products across the United States and potentially the world. This event will take place entirely online and all sessions will be recorded via Google Hangouts on Air. $40

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