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6 Digital tools that encourage computational thinking

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Ozobot is an online tool that allows students to code robots included in their kits, which can be ordered online and offline. Ozobots are smart robots that help students learn robotics, math, and programming through using visual codes to follow lines or roam around freely. Read more: Are classroom robots the NextGen of learning?

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10 Unusual Hour of Code Projects

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Human robot. There are hundreds of them for PCs , Macs , and Chromebooks. Click the link for your digital device. Human Robot. Programming a human robot is an unplugged approach to coding that is also a great way to teach sequencing–a critical skill for coding. Looking for a Class Robot? Scratch Jr.

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Need a New Job? Here’s What You Do

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School digital devices used to be primarily PCs, but now there are Chromebooks, iPads, Macs, Surface Pros, laptops, and more. Also mention the add-ons you can use such as robotics, Arduino, or 3D printing. . This also includes stand-alone programs for specialized topics such as robotics, 3D printing, and drones.

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15 Unusual Projects for Hour of Code

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Human robot. There are hundreds of them for PCs , Macs , and Chromebooks. Click the link for your digital device. Here are some of my favorite unplugged activities: Human Robot. Programming a human robot is an unplugged approach to coding that is also a great way to teach sequencing–a critical skill for coding.

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Zapzapmath adds multiplayer option and more to their popular app

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That means whatever digital devices students use — be they desktop, laptop, iPad, or Chromebook, they can access Zapzapmath. This is a real plus as more schools have set aside the iPad in favor of Chromebooks and laptops. Here’s where you can find Zapzapmath: Play Zapzapmath on Chromebooks or on the web: [link].

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10 Projects to Kickstart Hour of Code

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There are hundreds of them for PCs , Macs , and Chromebooks. Click the link for your digital device. Human Robot. Programming a human robot is an unplugged approach to teaching coding that is a great way to teach sequencing–a critical skill for coding. Tip: Press the ALT key. Make sure the NUM LOCK is on.

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10 Unusual Projects for Hour of Code

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Human robot. There are hundreds of them for PCs , Macs , and Chromebooks. Click the link for your digital device. Human Robot. Programming a human robot is an unplugged approach to coding that is also a great way to teach sequencing–a critical skill for coding. Coding with pixel art. Human algorithm.

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