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Hour of Code–Overview

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at 8,620 events What is it Hour of Code is a one-hour introduction to students on coding, programming, and why they should love it, designed to demystify that geeky subject that confounds students and teachers alike and show that anyone can learn the basics to be a maker, a creator, and an innovator. 6, 2023 9 Unusual Projects — Dec.

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Hour of Code Dec. 5th-11th

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44,941 events . Looking for a Class Robot? Root Robotics–Great Way to Extend Hour of Code. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. This year: 1,536,702,210 will participate. 180+ countries.

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10 Unusual Hour of Code Projects

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Here are ten unusual projects (each, about one hour in length) you can use in your classroom to participate in this wildly popular event: Alt Codes. Human robot. 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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15 Unusual Projects for Hour of Code

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Here are ten unusual projects (each, about one hour in length) you can use in your classroom to participate in this wildly popular event: Alt Codes. Human robot. IFTTT allows users to create ‘recipes’ to automate functions, such as being notified when the weather changes or the arrival of an event. Human algorithm.

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3 Fun Tech Classroom Projects for Summer

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This app introduces young kids to the concepts of coding and problem solving in a playful setting by guiding a robot through increasingly challenging puzzles. Encouraging students to engage in digital storytelling assignments or video presentations opens up a world of possibilities for exploration.

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How Laser Cutter Brings New Inspiration to the Classroom

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Special Events A laser machine is a blessing in special events. Similarly, they can make special décor items and gifts for any special event or day at the school. For instance, they can make a robot car by using plywood and then install the sensors and controllers. They can make parts or items.

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10 edtech experts you should follow

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Additionally, she works as a keynote and featured speaker at events around the world, including ISTE, SXSWedu and EdTechXEurope. As a two-time Teacher of the Year, he teaches middle school math, robotics and YouTube video production. Dr. Kristen Mattson is the premier expert on digital citizenship. Adam Juarez.

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