The Hechinger Report

MAY 10, 2022

While West-MEC provides career training programs to high school students, it also supports elementary school district members through innovative career literacy initiatives. Each year, West-MEC allocates a significant amount of money to our two elementary school districts. Our summer camps have sprung back to life following a pause.

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Elementary Industry Robotics Report 117

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 12, 2023

Whittenberg Elementary School of Engineering groaned in disappointment when they saw the runny mess. Whittenberg Elementary School of Engineering prepare to drop a paper bag with an egg inside off a railing at the school during engineering week. . — The brown paper bag hit the ground with a smack. The third graders at A.J.

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Industry Elementary Education Robotics 131

Edsurge

OCTOBER 24, 2022

In a fifth-grade class at Redlands Unified School District in California, students sit in pairs, building LEGO® Education robots that hop. Building robots, sailboats and pulleys also helps students see how to apply their learning to real-world situations. They're laughing, chatting and (sometimes) getting a bit frustrated.

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Robotics Learning STEM Trends 139

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Future of Learning newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every other Wednesday with trends and top stories about education innovation. Students in an English class were given access to ChatGPT to see how they engaged with the tool.

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Trends Study Data Robotics 133

eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

With the belief that STEM skills are best acquired starting at a young age, we start building foundational skills early in elementary school. Starting at age 5, we offer coding, robotics, virtual reality, STEM-related clubs, and competitive team opportunities. We utilize hands-on, innovative STEM curriculum to bring learning to life.

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STEM Robotics Course Company 128

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 8, 2023

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Future of Learning newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every other Wednesday with trends and top stories about education innovation. Students don’t want a robot to teach them; they might use a robot to help them, but they don’t want AI to teach them.”

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Classroom Robotics Education Company 122

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 2, 2022

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Early Childhood newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every other Wednesday with trends and top stories about early learning. Early in elementary school, many children already believe that boys are more interested than girls in computer science and engineering.

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STEM Robotics Study Report 144

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 22, 2020

eLearn.fyi is a database of more than 300 online resources, from a civics curriculum created by a former Supreme Court justice to engineering lessons for building a robotic arm. Credit: eLearn.fyi. When the coronavirus pandemic first struck and classes shifted online last spring, Sophia Joffe was in 11th grade. Subscribe today!

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Online Learning Robotics Learning Instructional Materials 145

Hack Education

DECEMBER 29, 2017

This is part eleven of my annual look at the year’s “ top ed-tech stories ” In May, venture capitalist and former securities analyst Mary Meeker released her annual “Internet Trends” report. Among the major trends Meeker identified for 2017: mobile advertising, gaming, and healthcare. Manufacturing Trends.

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Trends Coursera Company Personalized Learning 56

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 3, 2020

Ideally, Noguera said, kids would also have access to after school programming providing enrichment activities like art or robotics to balance out ramped-up instruction. Depending on the program, Bjorklund explained intensive tutoring could occur before, during or after school. Ramp up rigor. Subscribe today!

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Digital Divide Robotics Strategy Accessibility 134

Edsurge

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Coral Zayas Coral Zayas is the new elementary instructional support specialist for science in Crowley ISD’s iNetwork of schools. I was able to get access to many lessons on artificial intelligence and implement those lessons in the mini-unit as well. We don't have to build a robot. Play is the highest form of research.

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Classroom Education STEM Guidelines 211

The Hechinger Report

JULY 7, 2019

This year alone, Juliet has used 3D printers, servo motors and microcontrollers to build the parts needed to construct a therapeutic robotic dog that she hopes will help those afraid of canines overcome their fears, a project she did as part of a lesson in her English class. Tobie Baker Wright, a former senior program manager with JFF.

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Robotics Elementary STEM Training 112

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

DALLAS — In Levar Dobbins’ eighth grade classroom, a dozen students were learning about workforce trends. A whole bunch of robots,” one boy suggested. Others offer introductory courses in specific careers, like engineering or robotics. This story also appeared in Mind/Shift. More social media platforms,” a girl said.

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STEM Course Robotics Social Media 140

eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2023

Lack of Access to Physics and Chemistry Teachers have stated that we need “Rocks for Jocks” and want to lower the science requirements for high school graduation. Related : Computer science classes have an equity issue–some NYC educators are trying to change that How robotic gamification helped my elementary students love STEM

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STEM Classroom Gamification Instructional Materials 107

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

It will provide more support for students who are struggling in the online environment, it will take some of the burden off of the teachers, and it will help schools support educational equity by creating greater access to services that previously were only available to families that could afford it. –

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EdTech Digital Divide Broadband PresenceLearning 145

eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2023

Lack of Access to Physics and Chemistry Teachers have stated that we need “Rocks for Jocks” and want to lower the science requirements for high school graduation. Related : Computer science classes have an equity issue–some NYC educators are trying to change that How robotic gamification helped my elementary students love STEM

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STEM Classroom Gamification Instructional Materials 52

Kitaboo on EdTech

JUNE 6, 2019

According to the surveyed candidates who are now not working in STEM fields, they did not pursue a STEM career due to a lack of access to resources and opportunities. Related: 8 Trends in Education Technology That Will Have A Major Impact | 2019. Engineering students can see and learn the functioning of a machine or robotics.

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STEM Smartphone Mobility Industry 90

EdTechTeam

APRIL 18, 2018

Many classrooms have access to devices that would allow students to collect data just like a scientist would in a modern-day laboratory setting. This allows the students an even greater chance to identify trends, errors, and anomalous data. The students then work as a group to analyze the data and format it into visual graphs.

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Technology Classroom Chromebook Data 69

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Richard Labbe Johnston County Public Schools Nominated by: Savvas Learning Company While recent statistics from NAEP (The Nation’s Report Card) show significant declines in math scores across the country, Johnston County Public Schools in North Carolina has defied that trend. Through persistent efforts, Ms.

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Education Advocacy EdTech Elementary 130

Edsurge

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Two weeks before testing day, after weeks of struggling robotically through course content, we ditch the projects and texts we are working on to focus solely on test practice, fueled by Powerpoints featuring sample test questions from prior years. In my experience, test preparation is similar to bootcamp. I had to face some hard facts.

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How To Assessment Robotics Analysis 101

techlearning

JULY 18, 2018

This platform is designed to develop elementary writing skills through a world-building game environment. There's also a webpage where teachers can access their students' texts and leave comments; students will see the feedback directly in the game. Wondering if there are any games out there that get kids writing? What's different?

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Assessment Robotics Digital Citizenship Tools 45

Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2019

For beginners, apps that use blocks rather than just coding language are more accessible. If you'd prefer to begin by teaching a particular coding language, you'll want to choose one that is common and accessible, like Python, Java, or Ruby. Check out these blog posts from CoderZ and Self-Taught for more information.

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Classroom Khan Academy Course Examples 56

Graphite Blog

JUNE 27, 2018

This platform is designed to develop elementary writing skills through a world-building game environment. There's also a webpage where teachers can access their students' texts and leave comments; students will see the feedback directly in the game. Wondering if there are any games out there that get kids writing?

Assessment 40

Assessment Robotics Tools Digital Citizenship 40

Graphite Blog

JUNE 27, 2018

This platform is designed to develop elementary writing skills through a world-building game environment. There's also a webpage where teachers can access their students' texts and leave comments; students will see the feedback directly in the game. Wondering if there are any games out there that get kids writing?

Assessment 40

Assessment Robotics Tools Digital Citizenship 40

MindShift

JULY 30, 2015

Several school districts in Michigan have taken note of this trend and are participating in homeschool partnerships that are building bridges between the two communities and changing public school instruction along the way. He also credits the homeschool community for bringing other innovations to the district, like a robotics club.

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Robotics Blended Learning Secondary Training 28

Edsurge

DECEMBER 15, 2022

I'd much rather they build for Abbott Elementary than for Palo Alto High School. Jeff Livingston, founder of the Center for Education Market Dynamics “I say, ‘Have you watched Abbott Elementary?’” So I'd much rather they build for Abbott Elementary than for Palo Alto High School.” They’re engineers.

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Company EdTech Edmentum Robotics 156

Edsurge

JANUARY 29, 2020

schools accessing high-speed broadband, and devices all but ubiquitous in the classroom, the question is no longer whether teachers and students are using technology, but how. With 99 percent of U.S. On its face, that sounds like a good thing. It’s not just Kolb’s observations.

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Technology Chromebook Broadband EdTech 107

Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2017

At Mary Williams Elementary , we strive to create a similarly magical feeling. Since then, we've experimented with dozens of different apps and online programs to boost learning and interest: 3-D printing, spheros, Osmos, virtual reality, coding, cyber security modules, drones, Robotics, multiple devices. Is it easy?

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Edcamps Elementary Smartphone Robotics 160

Edsurge

AUGUST 18, 2016

In 2014, I wrote about strategies for edtech success in the new school year , and in 2015, I wrote about edtech teaching trends for the new school year. I’ve seen the students in my own school get pretty excited about the robots they’ve built and programmed with code. A promising new iPad app is TES Teach.

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OER EdTech Learning iPad 60

Doug Levin

MARCH 19, 2017

Tagged on: March 19, 2017 Cyber attacks a serious, and under-reported, threat to Boulder Valley companies | Boulder Daily Camera → Specific to the Boulder, CO-area, but useful overview of cybersecurity trends. Census data, and the divide among states in internet accessibility is apparent. That's a lot of computers.

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EdTech Chromebook Laptops iPad 170

Evelyn Learning

MAY 14, 2023

Introducing technology in education is another trend that is on the rise. With the help of technology, many people have access to education. There has been a rise in AI programs with books and courses exclusively focusing on elementary and high-school students. Everything is becoming tech-enabled. So, why not education?

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Common Core Industry EdTech Social Media 40

The Cornerstone for Teachers

MARCH 28, 2021

His work centers around influencing systemic change and ensuring students from high-poverty communities have access to a quality education. He’s going to give us a bit of context about what the SEL needs are for students right now, what’s trending, and clarify exactly what true socio-emotional learning means.,

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Learning Outcomes System Strategy 64

techlearning

AUGUST 9, 2018

Many of the updates come from trends I’ve seen not only in education but also in the workplace like these Top 10 Skills Needed for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (from the World Economic Forum). One of my Ed Techs ( Ashley Pampe ) actually created a “Social Media” team on her elementary campus. How might hey help us in the future?

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Robotics Education Social Media Mobile Learning 63

The Hechinger Report

JULY 10, 2019

In tiny Foster, Rhode Island, teachers at Captain Isaac Paine Elementary School use high-tech methods to teach a largely rural, off-the-grid population. Down Route 6, not far from the Shady Acres Restaurant and Dairy, is Captain Isaac Paine Elementary School. Tammy Kim, for The Hechinger Report. PROVIDENCE, R.I.

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Personalized Learning Learning Chromebook Elementary 98

Hack Education

APRIL 14, 2017

The winners of this year’s Harold W McGraw Jr Prize in Education : Dr. Christine Cunningham, Founder and Director of Engineering is Elementary (EiE) at the Museum of Science; Dr. Sandy Shugart, President of Valencia College; and Chris Anderson, TED “curator.” ” Robots and Other Ed-Tech SF. Contests and Awards.

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Education E-rate MOOC Data 44

Hack Education

MAY 18, 2018

” “Examining Trends in Graduate Student Debt by Race and Ethnicity” by Seton Hall University professor Robert Kelchen. Techcrunch with the corporate PR : “For Apple , this year’s Global Accessibility Awareness Day is all about education.” Robots and Other Education Science Fiction.

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Education Company MOOC Report 49

Hack Education

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

” Inside Higher Ed looks at “ inclusive access ,” which is a very misleading way of saying you’re forcing everyone to buy the course materials or digital textbooks thru a fee tacked on to tuition. “ Tech is making ed more inclusive, accessible to students with special needs,” says Education Dive.

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Education Facebook Company Report 45