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Creative Coding and Robots in the Classroom

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They highlighted that soft skills critical to student success in future fields of study such as logic, problem-solving and creativity are integral components of computer science curriculums. Nearpod is a powerful teaching and learning tool that promotes student engagement in the classroom. Coding Software.

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A new teacher’s perspective: Today’s best edtech resources

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One of the biggest lessons I learned in my first year of teaching was the importance of continuing my own learning. ChatGPT In 2024, my district was fortunate to participate in a fabulous professional development opportunity lead by Jason Neiffer of the Montana Digital Academy ( MTDA ).

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Computer Science Teachers Association Adds CoderZ’s Professional Development Program to Curated List of Quality Resources

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April 20, 2021 – After a rigorous evaluation, the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) has added CoderZ to its online list of professional learning programs. The list enables K-12 computer science (CS) teachers to find quality professional development opportunities and associated curriculum that fit their needs and goals.

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How to Integrate Online Professional Development Into Your School’s PD Culture

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As increasing demands on teachers’ time are coupled with the need for remote learning resources, online PD has emerged as an important tool to address new challenges. Access to technology like 3D printers, robotics kits or other digital tools can also be communicated, along with the PD resources needed to get educators up and running.

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WHAT’S NEW: NEW TOOLS FOR SCHOOLS

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HOONUIT’S NEW COURSES ( www.hoonuit.com ) Hoonuit announces the launch of accredited professional learning courses. The courses will be provided through Pathways, a new enhancement to Hoonuit’s online professional development solution, which groups similar modules together to provide a well-rounded study of a topic.

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STEMxCon - Today Is the Final Deadline for Proposals; Great Keynotes + Sessions; Need Volunteers!

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Sueann Galt, STEM Coordinator Does the use of ‘Learning Menus’ increase students’ intrinsic motivation? Candidate VoiceThread for Digital Education - Kelli Stair- teacher/ writer An Example STEAM and Maker-Education Curriculum: From Puppets to Robots - Jackie Gerstein, Ed.D. Torrey Trust, Ph.D.

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