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C-STEM Studio — A Great Way to Blend Math and Robotics

Ask a Tech Teacher

C-STEM Studio is a California A-G approved curriculum and turn-key solution for teaching science, technology, engineering and mathematics through computing and robotics. RoboSim –students program a virtual robot of their choice (by picking from among Lego Mindstorm and others) in a virtual environment. why bother. Why Bother.

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7 Reasons Advancement Courses Has Excellent Teacher Professional Development

The CoolCatTeacher

So, let’s take these six aspects of effective professional development, and I will share how the Advancement Courses class I just completed meets all six requirements( and I’ll add one extra thought which matters to me!). After conversations, my administrator scheduled a tour of a local STEM Academy that has robotics in place.

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A Very Useful Guide to Virtual Classroom Collaboration

The CoolCatTeacher

Known for leading excellent project management to meet objectives, prioritize initiatives, and multitask effectively. Google Certified Trainer, ISTE Certified Educator, and 2014 ASCD Emerging Leader. Even as a STEM teacher, showing them real-world applications like Amazon's robotics fascinates them.

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5 Lessons from 2014, A Year in Learning

My Paperless Classroom

So here is a quick reflection on 2014 and the top 5 things I learned in 2014. From Sphero robots to toy skateboards, there is so much to be learned in play. Meeting with people face to face can make the online collaboration so much more powerful. Without a doubt, 2014 has been a year of collaboration.

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Wonderful World of Wearables in Education

The CoolCatTeacher

In the movie, moviegoers often see the world through “the terminator” robot’s vision. As this robot looks at the world, text appears to show him targets, where to go, and other information. You might see information about a person as you meet them the first time. So, literally, Harbisson hears color.

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Elon Musk Needs a Futuristic Workforce For SpaceX. Will His $20M Pledge to Schools Help?

Edsurge

Soon after, Salazar found himself in a meeting with the Musk Foundation, presenting a list of the district’s needs. Since SpaceX broke ground on the Brownsville site in 2014, Musk’s plans have evolved from a site to launch commercial satellites to a hub for manned space travel. I’ve never experienced anything like that.”

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Coursera Co-Founder Andrew Ng Wants to Bring ‘AI to Everyone’ in Latest Course

Edsurge

In popular culture, artificial intelligence is used to describe anything from product recommendations to self-driving cars and futuristic robotic overlords. He left the company in 2014.) Through my work with Landing AI I meet daily with CEOs who want to transform their companies with machine learning,” Ng’s blog post reads.

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