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Hour of Code Website and App Suggestions for K-8

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How to train your robot –a lesson plan from Dr. Techniko. Program a human robot (unplugged). Google Spreadsheets–decode and fill in color coded pictures. How do you program a robot –BBC’s version of this topic; includes a video, game, and more. Khan Academy Computer Science. Scratch Jr.

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Hour of Code Suggestions by Grade Level

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How to train your robot –a lesson plan from Dr. Techniko. Program a human robot (unplugged). Google Spreadsheets–decode and fill in color coded pictures (like the popular gingerbread house, penguinpicture , or shapes and pictures ). Khan Academy Computer Science. Khan Academy Computer Science.

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What are Some Good Examples of Using Technology to Enhance Learning?

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Adaptive learning platforms, such as DreamBox or Khan Academy, personalize instruction, tailoring lessons based on individual student progress and needs. Teachers also utilize online collaboration tools, such as Google Workspace or Microsoft Teams, to foster teamwork and communication among students.

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Best-in-Category Awards for 2016

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To award this Best in Category badge, we looked for the uncommon resources (meaning: not the ones everyone knows about, like Khan Academy) most visited by our readers in each category. Honorable Mention: Doodle –simplify scheduling; syncs with Google Calendar. Honorable Mention: Google Earth. Winner: Scratch Jr.

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How Technology Can Help Deepen Students’ Learning

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You can provide remedial support, as well as enrichment for students ahead of their classmates, through free, standards-based and easy-to-use resources such as Learnzillion and Khan Academy. force and friction) to programming as they work with the robots. Technology-Support Deep Learning. angles) and science (e.g.,

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What tools and technology are used for teaching?

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Learning management systems (LMS) like Google Classroom streamline content delivery and facilitate communication. Educational software like Khan Academy and Duolingo provides personalized learning experiences. Educational software like Khan Academy and Duolingo provides personalized learning experiences.

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Guest post: 15 EdTech Resources to Use in Classroom

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Google Hangouts. When you arrange the time and date, you can connect both classrooms via Google Hangouts. Khan Academy. Who doesn’t like robots and cartoons that teach us something? Follow him on Google+. It’s easy to connect with other educators through Facebook or LinkedIn.

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