techlearning

MAY 23, 2018

Wonder Workshop , maker of the award-winning robots now used in over 20,000 elementary and middle schools globally, today announced the winners of the 2017-2018 Wonder League Robotics Competition. Rooted in gender inclusive design, the competition reflects a commitment to expanding access and diversity within STEM fields.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

She also has students play a partner game where one person is a programmer and one is a robot. The programmer must draw a program for their robot using different symbols, like move forward, jump, or squat. With technology or unplugged activities, students can not only participate in an Hour of Code, but continue throughout the year.

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techlearning

APRIL 3, 2018

This post is about a pair of brothers and their inspiration approach to educating the world in the realm of robotics using a low-cost way that “up-cycles” existing everyday materials to build their creations. billion kids, particularly in under-provided communities to have better access to our platform. Support all 1.3

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techlearning

APRIL 11, 2018

(Waltham, MA) April 11, 2018 — KinderLab Robotics , the creators of KIBO™ , a robot kit designed to teach children ages 4–7 to build, program, decorate, and bring their own robot to life without requiring any screen-time, today announced its acceptance to STEMworks , an online honor roll of high-quality STEM education programs.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 13, 2019

According to a 2018 research report , AI-based technologies are primed to grow within the edtech market by just under 47%. Robotic Process Automation (RPA). Software today leverages deep learning to assemble custom textbooks, that adapt to teaching methods, class-types and learning outcomes.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

And if you click www.coolcatteacher.com/edpuzzle , Edpuzzle will give your school access to the 50,000 best lessons from Edpuzzle, organized in folders and ready to be used by teachers. Wednesday, September 20, 2017. Once click and you have everything you need for the year! For guests and hyperlinks to resources, scroll down.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 18, 2018

On December 15, the University of New Hampshire (UNH) will host the finals of the state’s Cyber Robotics Coding Competition (CRCC), being held by the New Hampshire Department of Education (NH DOE) and the Intelitek STEM and CTE Education Foundation ( ISCEF ). associate state 4-H program leader.“Intelitek’s Gallery ). “We

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EdNews Daily

AUGUST 21, 2019

Professional athletes and actors make big money, and those professions seem a lot more accessible to many young people than say, a computer analyst or someone working in the space industry. DRONE TECHNOLOGY. Previously, industrial robots were used almost exclusively for large assembly. By Charles Sosnik. Lebron made $88.5

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techlearning

OCTOBER 10, 2018

In October, the Intelitek STEM and CTE Education Foundation (ISCEF) kicks off the 2018 Cyber Robotics Coding Competitions (CRCCs) in 14 states and the District of Columbia. National Open Access competition -- will be held virtually for students in schools without a statewide CRCC.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Kids played with Legos, pranced around with stuffed animals and Salesforce mascots, munched on treats, painted using Sphero robots, tinkered with portable gaming devices, made race cars and dueled with robots. 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 $2.7M $5M $6M $6M $7M. The festivities had a purpose: to highlight Salesforce’s $12.2

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Edsurge

AUGUST 2, 2017

FWPS continues to expand STEM/STEAM pathways by integrating computer science curriculum through Hour of Code and Sphero robots. In the spring of 2017, FWPS brought STEM experiences and local companies directly to scholars at the first annual STEM Exploration Night. STEM Exploration Night.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 29, 2019

Community college enrollment declined 11 percent nationwide between 2012 and 2017, according to new research from the Southern Regional Education Board, a drop that may signal workforce trouble ahead as more jobs require advanced skills and credentials.

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Edsurge

MAY 30, 2018

Andy Yung has been teaching Pre-K in New York City for the past six years, and he works thoughtfully to incorporate technology into his instruction in a developmentally appropriate way. It all started with his students’ obsession with robots. His students acted like scientists, observing the robot in action in its natural habitat.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 31, 2017

I’m excited about seeing the value of arts and humanities come back in the coming years because there are some things robots cannot do. I think what changes if you have all that content online freely accessible, though, is what kind of pressure gets put on the institutions… about what you should be getting out of each of these experiences.”.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 12, 2023

Whittenberg, a public elementary school in downtown Greenville, South Carolina, that focuses on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in its curriculum. AJ the robot is the school mascot at A.J. In 2017, Greenville County Schools awarded 601 industry certifications to students. It was engineering week at A.J.

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Education Superhighway

DECEMBER 5, 2019

With multiple grade levels in each classroom and only three full-time staff members, access to the Internet is critical to providing individualized instruction, distance learning opportunities, and digital equity for students and staff. Unfortunately, high-speed Internet wasn’t available at Garrison School until 2017. The challenge.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2023

Dan is a respected authority in educational technology and artificial intelligence. As Director at Edufuturists, he is committed to shaping the future of education through technology and innovation. Just how much that technology had progressed. Dan holds an M.A. 00;01;22;17 – 00;01;23;14 Vicki Davis Take it away, John.

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EdNews Daily

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

What’s hot in education technology? In 2017, EdTech industry investments rose to a record-breaking $9.5 Will investing in flashy new education technology better prepare your students for success in higher education and their future careers? By Steve Halliwell and Cheryl Miller. The truth is, it can be a hard balance to strike.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

This past June, the exhibitor floor at the 2017 ISTE Conference provided an inspiring snapshot for the rise of skills-based learning options and environments across the American educational landscape. The latter allows students to practice skills in demand in the modern economy. Why Should You Consider Starting a Makerspace?

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Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2017

“Investors, particularly in China, are looking across the Pacific to check out innovative tools and models that they haven’t explored or implemented back home,” observes Victor Hu, Global Head of Education Technology and Services at Goldman Sachs’ investment banking division. Last year, at least 10 U.S.-based Funding Deals for U.S.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Unfortunately, too many students still do not have access to high-quality maker learning experiences. This program helps teachers leverage powerful technology for digital fabrication and media production to help students develop skills in design thinking and social entrepreneurship.

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Educational Technology Guy

MAY 9, 2016

The contest is designed to drive student interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics – otherwise known as STEM - by giving public middle schools the opportunity to create the STEM lab of their dreams, made possible by a grant of up to $100,000 for each. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy.

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Edsurge

MAY 25, 2018

Maggie is a fifth grader at Roosevelt Elementary School in Park Ridge, Illinois and in Fall 2017, she was trained to become a “TechXpert” at her school so she could coach fellow students daily during the tech lab at the LRC. This allowed us to offer a week of access to the tech lab to two classes at a time.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 9, 2017

Are any education technologies, for that matter? Andreessen’s definition does begin to get at some of the reasons why platforms have been so appealing to investors – ideologically as much as technologically. One might ask, I suppose, if LMSes are platforms. But first, a definition (or two) might be helpful.

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Tech Helpful

JUNE 16, 2019

Help your students think like a robot? I've seen kids code Dash and Dot robots to a certain location in the classroom, open up an envelope and find the next spelling word to add to their piece of paper. You don't have to have a robot to do that, use the unplugged version mentioned above! What is the value in that?

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EdTechSandyK

MARCH 8, 2017

CS for All: Teaching CS in Elementary Schools SXSWedu 2017 Workshop As the Computer Science for All initiative jump starts around the world, more students in grades 6-12 have the opportunity to take computer science courses. Access to teachers who are knowledgeable about CS and its opportunities. Agenda : bit.ly/CSforAllinElementary

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Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2019

It was also intended, from the very beginning, to be accessible to any child anywhere in the world. Launched in early 2017, the basic game is geared toward 3- to 8-year-olds and available free to schools. based startup that helps kids learn the fundamentals of computer science through a word-less interface.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

Shawn Caine, who teaches technology at Panguitch High School in Garfield County, Utah, lets students who don’t have adequate home internet service get online in her classroom before and after school. All their work is on that computer,” said Caine, “and they need that access.”. Photo: Chris Berdik. Going without isn’t an option.

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Edsurge

MARCH 7, 2017

Students spend more time in school, the staffing model is focused on building teacher capacity and includes tiered levels of educators, and the school uses a home-grown technology tool, Cortex , which was built in-house by Mote, a technologist by trade. The LAB high school will open in fall 2017.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

JUNE 6, 2019

The acronym STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Our world revolves around science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. million as of 2017; the U.S. Related: 8 Trends in Education Technology That Will Have A Major Impact | 2019. Allows Students to Keep Up with Technology.

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Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2020

In recent years, Simon’s ideas have found new traction, thanks to new computing technologies that would have seemed alien in the ’60s. The hope is that if what would normally take 10,000 hours could be shortened to 1,000, and be done via methods that are more affordable and accessible, many more people can become experts.

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Edsurge

JUNE 14, 2018

Education technology accelerator programs are often studded with robotic kits or educational games. Though the startups presented a wide range of ideas, Runway co-founder Phil Kim said what connected them all is an effort to “tackle access and equity.” Motley said the company is looking to raise $1 million by September 2018.

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Graphite Blog

AUGUST 16, 2016

Leading education conference SXSWedu 2017 doesn't start until March 6 -- but long before then, the con's Panel Picker will help decide which sessions will be presented there. In this session, we document specific steps accessible to nontechnical people. But what makes for effective parent engagement around media and technology?

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eSchool News

MAY 5, 2016

In a letter sent to Congress, the authors note that technology is quickly changing society, and “participating in this world requires access to computer science in our schools.” 10 million from Google for new funding for computer science education efforts in 2017. $10

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NeverEndingSearch

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

As school leaders, you’ll want to dig into the NMC/CoSN Horizon Report: 2017 K-12 Edition. The annual K12 Horizon Report regularly identifies and profiles six key trends, six significant challenges, and six developments in educational technology likely to impact teaching and learning. Learners are creators.

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Bryan Alexander

JULY 18, 2019

McKinsey just published a new report, “The future of work in America: People and places, today and tomorrow” ( summary ; longer document ), looking ahead to 2030 after new technologies have had some impact. Let me identify what I see as the key bits for the future of higher education and technology. percent did so in 2017.

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Educator Innovator

MARCH 11, 2019

Teens enjoy access to new technologies, making friends, learning life skills, pursuing areas of interest, connecting to community services, and having a leadership role within the library. Teens have free access to tools and supplies at the library to create their entry. Right now, teens are excited about volunteering.

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