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How K–12 Classrooms Can Benefit from Robotics

EdTech Magazine

How K–12 Classrooms Can Benefit from Robotics. Fri, 09/06/2019 - 11:01. Classrooms are dynamically impacted by the dual forces of technological evolution and student expectation. MORE FROM EDTECH: See how education robotics companies are invigorating K–12 learning. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Sphero Announces Acquisition of LittleBits to Expand K–12 Robotics Tools

EdTech Magazine

Sphero Announces Acquisition of LittleBits to Expand K–12 Robotics Tools. Fri, 08/23/2019 - 12:51. Sphero , one of the leading companies in K–12 classroom robotics, announced its acquisition of littleBits , inventor of the electronic building blocks for science, technology, engineering, art and math learning, on Friday, Aug.

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How Do We Get More Girls Into STEM? Build Confidence (and Robots)

Edsurge

The Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation , organizer of the world’s largest robotics competition and leader in STEM education, is doing a careful examination of gender diversity. Fortunately, we’ve found that participation in robotics competitions can boost confidence.

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Bringing Robotics to a STEAM Elementary School

MIND Research Institute

So much so that the ultimate frisbee champion and class valedictorian mentioned it while delivering his graduation speech to the students of Amelia Earhart Options for Knowledge Elementary School in Chicago, Illinois, last month. Like Myles, students enrolled at Earhart experience learning a little differently than other kids their age.

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Ozobot Classroom - STEAM learning management system coming this Fall

Educational Technology Guy

Ozobot , makers of robots that empower coding and STEAM education for grades K–12, recently unveiled its new Ozobot Classroom learning management system. It will be the first LMS of its kind, delivering powerful insights into student engagement both with and without screens.

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3 Emerging Technologies that will Reshape Education in 2019

Edsurge

Mobile AR, VR, and voice technologies are creating more interactive learning experiences. And AI-powered education platforms can help to improve student engagement with global culture and history. 5G technology and edge computing will reshape education with lightning speeds.

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3 Tools to Boost K–12 Math Lesson Plans for Pi Day

EdTech Magazine

Wed, 03/13/2019 - 16:52. There are several classroom tools available that can keep students engaged while building the science, technology, engineering and math skills they will need down the road. Grades K–4: Robotics Tools Teach Students Programming Basics. Grades 5–8: Students Reach for the Skies with Drones.

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