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. STEM kits have been seen as a solution, but have limited impact because they require major infrastructure, and are expensive.

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techlearning

APRIL 16, 2018

launch of Be a Maker, a new mobile application that teaches children how to code by allowing them to program their Jibo robot. Using a technology based on the open-source Scratch programming language, children can use the Be a Maker app to create customized programs for their Jibo robot to perform. today announced the U.S.

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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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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

As a result, I was able to find some excellent research on not only programming (Ricketts) but the use of robotics (Elkin). After conversations, my administrator scheduled a tour of a local STEM Academy that has robotics in place. “Implementing a robotics curriculum in an early childhood Montessori classroom.”

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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. Last year the company added Oakland to the list with a $2.5 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 $2.7M $5M $6M $6M $7M.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Wednesday, September 20, 2017. In this case, we asked teachers to specifically choose math or science because we wanted to do a STEM-to-STEAM arts integration. Anyway, so he was talking about designing these little robots that were about the size of a quarter, and how they were designed. Enhanced Transcript. Vicki: Wow.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Foreshadowing a future full of big data, he called for educators to change their current practices if they want their students to be prepared for a world filled with AI robots. Erik Brynjolfsson, Director of the MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy , danced around the same theme in a provocatively titled talk, “Will Robots Eat Your Job?”

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 8, 2021

We’re going to finish up our robotics badge by making a toothbrush robot,” she announced to four fellow members of Mobile, Alabama’s Girl Scout Troop 8274 in June. MacKenzie Brackett demonstrates a toothbrush robot wiring technique to three troop members attending via Zoom Credit: Danielle Dreilinger for The Hechinger Report.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

Considering how robots could replace 38 percent of jobs in the U.S. schools will give way to an increased focus on STEM and coding in schools, reinvigorating the “maker movement.” will build dedicated maker spaces in their districts–helping more students than ever to obtain hands-on experience in STEM, tinkering and technology.

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Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2017

So states a recent Wall Street Journal report on the tens of billions of dollars that Chinese companies have poured on U.S. To adapt, many companies are investing domestically, particularly in China, where edtech companies raised more than $1.2 Edtech Companies With Asia-Based Investors. Based Company. Authess $2.2

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

He was named one of ten 2017 Computer Science Association Awards for Teaching Excellence. Calculating those X and Y coordinates — which really kids of most ages can do — and then realizing that they can make the physical robot go here or there based upon their program. That’s what these robots are. Steven: Exactly.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

ClassVR launched at the Bett Show in London in January 2017 and has become a highly awarded educational virtual reality solution. Sylvia was doing product development for Fortune 500 companies when she came up with the idea for StickTogether. KinderLab Robotics is dedicated to universal STEAM literacy.

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EdNews Daily

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

In 2017, EdTech industry investments rose to a record-breaking $9.5 For example, say robots and drones will be the hot-ticket item of the year (according to a recent study – they will be ). And when you do decide to work with an EdTech company, be sure to seek out a partner that aligns with your vision and goals.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2023

Brad went on to be the founding Director of Curriculum and Instruction for a STEM-focused network of schools dedicated to authentic learning by tackling real-world problems. But I think expect that as a teacher, if all you're asking students to do is work that an AI robot can do. million downloads across the globe.

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Tech Helpful

MARCH 7, 2018

Recently I had the opportunity to talk with a STEM district leader and heard concerns about teaching both more and higher level computer science classes in their district. STEM jobs are the fastest growing need in our country today but so many states need to step up to create more fluid opportunities for this to happen.

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Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2020

Newkirk calls his company Acuitus , in hopes of encouraging sharpness of thought. He co-founded the company in 1999 with Maria Machado, who also got her start in the semiconductor industry before turning her attention to education. That kind of feedback would be perfect if you had a robot learner on the other end,” he says.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Selected 2016-2017 National Finalist Schools and Projects. Designed and built a robotic car seat to alert adults when children are left in hot cars. Applications are open until November 9, 2017. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product.

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techlearning

APRIL 9, 2018

such as those provided companies like Vernier and Pasco. Robotics Showcase 2017! As a science teacher I struggle with the tension between being "innovative" and the benefits of practical, simple, efficient system. This dichotomy is amplified when, for me, choosing between more advanced sensors (temperature, conductivity, etc.)

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 28, 2017

More companies will hire for soft skills and culture fit. . Some companies, particularly start-ups, will not even consider hiring an employee full-time, before s/he has completed at least six months as a contractor. This strategy has many benefits for people and companies. Upskilling will help solve the STEM skills gap. .

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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2017

The webcast will take place on Wednesday, January 25, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. Ed-tech company Workbench and Maryland’s network of public libraries have partnered to launch an online maker space for libraries throughout the state. ET and will be hosted by Donell Pons, M.Ed.,

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techlearning

AUGUST 21, 2018

The School Librarian of the Year is selected by a panel of qualified judges, including the 2017 honoree Tamiko Brown, and recognizes K–12 library professionals for outstanding achievement and the exemplary use of 21st-century tools and services to engage children and teens toward fostering multiple literacies.

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The Principal of Change

JULY 17, 2017

We live in an era where robotics and artificial intelligence will replace many of our current jobs. Global connectivity will continue to allow companies to outsource labor to other countries. This is vital for the creative economy, where companies need products to fit the needs of their customers. But it goes beyond this.

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Edsurge

MARCH 20, 2017

Her work founding a leading a company landed her on Inc. After serving students in Austin since 2011, Sara will begin leading Montessori for All’s Redbud school in San Antonio when it opens for the 2017-2018 school year. @kylesmitley. Jen and Kyle are cofounders of Detroit Prep. Nancy Bernardino, Solar Preparatory School for Girls.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

We are grateful for companies and organizations who believe in the power of globally connected learning. To indicate your support fostering global awareness through education, please sign up for this program and follow these instructions. Contact Steve Hargadon (steve@hargadon.com) about opportunities to get involved with our community.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Cleveland recognized the need and became a strong advocate for Hazel Health, a telehealth company that provides mental health services to students at no cost to families. This lab includes various STEM products, modular seating, and curriculum. The district initially launched Hazel in 10 pilot schools in January 2022.

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techlearning

JUNE 21, 2018

The adaptive Apex Learning Tutorials for intervention, remediation, and preparation for high-stakes assessments were proven to improve students’ performance on the Tutorials from pretest to posttest by more than 50% and by an average of 23 to 26 percentile points during the 2016–2017 school year. announced the U.S.

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User Generated Education

JUNE 18, 2017

hours each morning during Summer, 2017. Many of the discussions about and actions related to integrating maker education into educational environments center around the use of new technologies such computer components ( Raspberry Pis , Arduinos ), interactive robots for kids ( Dash and Dot , Ozobots , Spheros ), and 3D printers.

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Edsurge

MARCH 13, 2019

Not quite enough time for our robot overlords to overtake us, but both distant and soon enough to make us wonder. In 2017—the last full year for which it publicly released numbers— Futuresource Consulting estimated that Chromebooks had 58.3 percent in 2017, and has been just north of 20 percent every year since 2015.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 30, 2018

But the strong economy, and the return of manufacturing operations to the United States as labor costs rise abroad , have led some companies to add jobs. As robots take over much of the manual labor in factories, the new jobs being created tend to require computer and engineering skills and advanced training.

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techlearning

JULY 12, 2018

Baltimore, MD – July 12, 2018 – Edtech company Workbench Education today announced the expansion of a partnership with Baltimore City Public Schools (City Schools) for the 2018 - 2019 school year. Workbench enables schools to implement Project Based Learning (PBL), STEM/STEAM, and Making into their curriculum. STEM/STEAM education ?

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Edsurge

APRIL 8, 2019

And there’s even an underwater robotics underdog to root for. But the film also appeals to high school because of the robotics competition and the solar car challenge in the film. When we do any of these films, it's a family company, and my sister is on every shoot. Honestly, our company couch feels family-oriented in a way.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The school recently built a new center for science and arts outfitted with new, cutting-edge Samsung solutions that provide an ideal space for students to foster STEM skills, such as critical thinking, communication, and creativity. The company was sold to Jostens, Inc. Emily Herring is a champion of students!

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

STEAM-based learning emphasizes both hands-on and digital experiences with engineering, art, game design, prototyping in makerspaces, authoring, robotics, and much more. In 2017, I began a position at UNC Chapel Hill directing the new M.A. With over 20 years classroom experience, Tricia is all about “putting the STEAM back in STEM.”

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Hack Education

APRIL 14, 2017

” Sante Fe University of Art and Design will close at the end of the 2017–2018 school year. " It’s lovely to see the big innovation from the MOOC startups in 2017 involves the learning management system. In other STEM news, Pornhub awards a “women in tech” scholarship. ” LOL, okay.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 20, 2017

This isn’t simply a matter of “ robots are coming for your jobs.” The tech industry made a number of high profile donations and pledges this year, coinciding with the Trump administration’s announcement this fall that it would earmark $200 million in grants for computer science and STEM education.

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Hack Education

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Me: pic.twitter.com/gmb3Oigcv0 — Audrey Watters (@audreywatters) October 5, 2017. Related, via Salon : “ Silicon Valley ’s $300M donation to STEM educatio n is not what it seems.” pic.twitter.com/yehgZ82br6 — Shahien Nasiripour (@nasiripour) October 5, 2017. 2 Post at Ed. Shares closed at $13.46

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Hack Education

JANUARY 12, 2018

Congratulations, STEM folks and learn-to-code evangelists, for being featured in President Trump’s list of his 2017 accomplishments. awards debt collection contract to company with ties to DeVos.” ” Via Buzzfeed : “Here’s How A Student Loan Debt Relief Company Preyed On Its Customers.”

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