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3 ways to tell stories with robots

eSchool News

Though coding and robotics is new to almost all of the students coming into my workshops and classes, storytelling is something they’re familiar with. As the manager of educational programs for KID Museum in Maryland, I use narrative to help teach young students how to code and program robots.

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Creative Coding and Robots in the Classroom

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Carrie Willis, Technology Director for Valley Preparatory School and Strategic Outreach Manager for Wonder Workshop, and Caitlin Arakawa, Kindergarten Teacher at Valley Preparatory School, dispel these misconceptions, during a recent edWebinar. Nearpod is a powerful teaching and learning tool that promotes student engagement in the classroom.

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ISTELive sessions you don’t want to miss

Hapara

View Session Details >> Hands-on learning Creating high-level robotics projects with LEGO and micro:bit Presenters : Lisa Schwartz and Joshua Zimmerman When : Wednesday, June 28, 12:30 p.m. – You’ll also learn how student-driven podcasts affect student engagement and creativity.

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How Humor and Storytelling Help Foster STEM Engagement

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While these types of projects can be fun in their own right, adding a story and humor to the lesson increases overall student engagement. Creating educational environments where students have emotional connections and vested in the lesson can be attained when adding storytelling elements to STEM projects.

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Students Create a Pop-Up Makerspace at a Domestic Violence Shelter

Edsurge

The location had been reserved by CMH for a holiday event, and our goal was to create a pop-up makerspace that children could engage in while their parents shopped for the holiday season. Sewing machines, robotics, circuitry and virtual reality were among the stations designed and operated by our students.

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FETC 2020: STEM, safety, and students

eSchool News

Student engagement and empowerment were evident at FETC 2020 in Miami, FL. FETC 2020 offered sessions and workshops, interactive spaces, an extensive expo hall, and purposefully-chosen dynamic, energizing, and inspiring keynote presentations. Related content: 5 reasons to integrate STEM into online learning.

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Current Trends in Education

eSchool News

Here are strategies to stay informed about current trends in education for 2024: Professional Development: Engage in continuous professional development opportunities. Attend workshops, webinars, and conferences to learn about emerging trends, innovative teaching methods, and best practices.

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