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The Education of an Android Teacher

Edsurge

When you meet an android, it’s important to follow etiquette. I'm the world's first android teaching assistant. She’s the namesake of Maria, a destructive robot character from the 1927 silent film “Metropolis.” This makes it difficult to discern whether the android is a sci-fi character come to life or mere parlor trick.

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12 Tools to explore during Computer Science Week

Neo LMS

Also available are online courses that include Minecraft and Roblox. CoderZ is a cloud-based option where students can code 3D robots. Grasshopper is free on Android and iOS and is also available through the Web. Also available through Tynker are self-paced online courses and a curriculum package for schools. Wrapping up.

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Wonder Workshop’s Amazing Dash

Ask a Tech Teacher

Education has many disruptors–3D Printing, AR and VR, 1:1 technology, STEM, and STEAM–but a recent and wildly popular one is robotics. One I discovered this summer is Wonder Workshop’s collection of three robots — Cue, Dash, and Dot. That, by the way, is one of my favorite parts of this fun little robot.

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The Best LEGO Robot Kits In 2021

Fractus Learning

Table of Contents What Makes The Best LEGO Robotics Kits and Why? LEGO Robot kits introduce and strengthen the skills of those interested in robotics and STEM-educational toys. Educators use robot kits to teach students STEM-related topics, including coding, robotics, electronics, and building skills. Age Group.

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Apps That Teach! (And Might Be Fun Too.)

The Web20Classroom

Angry Birds: ( iOS , Android ) Yep. Plants vs. Zombies ( iOS , Android ) Another fun and addictive game, Plants vs. Zombies is great for the science classroom, mainly looking at adaptations and evolutionary concepts. Plague Inc ( iOS ) Epidemic ( Android ) Wanna destroy humankind? You read that right. Angry Birds. They do mix.

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12 Awesome Ideas for Ending the School Year

Teacher Reboot Camp

Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! Try Magisto (iOS, Android, and web app), Kizoa , Photopeach , iMovie, Windows Media Maker, Buncee , Sway , Voicethread , or Genial.ly. End of the School Year Activities from Shelly Sanchez Terrell.

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30 Sites & Apps for Learning to Program or Code

techlearning

Learn Coding, Robot Maintenance with Cozmo ] *This list is in alphabetical order. This is done by dragging and dropping code to make your robot dance. Code Blast - An interesting iOS app for introducing young kids to the concepts of coding by guiding a rocket through an obstacle course. Awbie, Jam, and Duo).