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Looking for a Class Robot? Try Robo Wunderkind

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There are a lot of options if you want to bring programmable robots to your classroom. It is a build-a-robot kit designed to introduce children ages six and up to coding and robotics as well as the fun of problem-solving and creative thinking. If I were to rate myself with robotics, I might be closer to a 5 than a 10.

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Game Education: It’s in Their DNA – Guest Post from Courtney Pepe

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Game #4 – Sphero the Robot. Harry Moore School of NJCU recently received a grant from Sphero, a company that makes ball-size glowing robots that teachers can use to o teach literacy, coding, STEM. They smile, laugh, and applaud as the iPad visually prompts them to shake the robot so it will change color over and over again.

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Unconventional Research Sites to Inspire Students

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They search based on subject matter, video topic, Common Core or state standard, or simply browse a list of videos. How Stuff Works Free How Stuff Works, available on the web, iPads, and Android, is an award-winning source of unbiased, reliable, easy-to-understand explanations of how the world actually works.

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Top 100 Sites/Apps for Game Based Learning

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Back Pack Games - A wonderful site filled w/ lots of educational games aligned to Common Core Standards in the subjects of Math & Science. Historia - An excellent History game designed for MS students aligned to Common Core Standards. ** If. - bullying, copy right, privacy, etc.). time, money, etc.)

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T&L’S ISTE 2018 BEST OF SHOW AWARDS WINNERS

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The Flat Panel also features an upgradable built-in Android Module and wireless AVer document camera integration. Judges liked the built-in Android feature, its easy set-up, and the availability of multiple ports. Gizmos help prepare students for rigorous new standards and online assessments.

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Sphero for Education

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This post is going to be the first in a series that focuses on the SPRK (Schools Parents Robot Kids) program. Of course, these lessons use the Sphero robotic ball to complete a variety of educational activities that can be done in groups and are easy to integrate into any classroom.

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Learning Revolution Free PD - Gaming in Ed Now! - #YouMatter Special Offer - Connected Librarian Day

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Learn about the pedagogy behind these engaging projects and how they support design thinking while meeting the Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards for more authentic, hands-on learning, critical thinking and problem-solving. Android is becoming one of the platforms of choice for education.