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Top Ten Articles, Tips, and Reviews for 2023

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She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. Here’s the sign-up link if the image above doesn’t work: [link] –image credit: Deposit Photos Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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5 Unplugged Hour of Code Activities

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Thinkersmith’s Unplugged Hour of Code Activity Ages 4-7 My Robotic Friends is a one-hour introductory non-computer activity where students learn to program a human robot. The second student (called a robot) takes those directions and follows them exactly to see if they can do what is asked. Here’s a quick video.

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6 Unplugged Hour of Code Activities

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These projects variously include a lesson plan, instructions, assessments, a video on understanding the topic and the activity, and more. My Robotic Friends is a one-hour introductory non-computer activity where students learn to program a human robot. Looking for a Class Robot? Here’s a quick video. Scratch Jr.

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Need a New Job? Here’s What You Do

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Also mention the add-ons you can use such as robotics, Arduino, or 3D printing. . This includes not just Google Apps and Microsoft Office but webtools for digital storytelling, coding, backchannel devices, digital notetaking, programming, Scratch, and others. When that’s done, honestly assess your resume.

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15 Unusual Projects for Hour of Code

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Human robot. Here are some of my favorite unplugged activities: Human Robot. Programming a human robot is an unplugged approach to coding that is also a great way to teach sequencing–a critical skill for coding. Ask a student (or several) to explain required steps using another teacher as the ‘robot’.

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6 Unplugged Activities for Hour of Code

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These projects variously include a lesson plan, instructions, assessments, a video on understanding the topic and the activity, and more. My Robotic Friends is a one-hour introductory non-computer activity where students learn to program a human robot. Looking for a Class Robot? Here’s a quick video. Scratch Jr.

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Here’s How to Motivate Summer School Students

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Shake things up with outside the box assessments. There are lots of proven methods of assessment and only a few rhyme with “quiz” or “test” Instead of turning to those old-fashioned approaches that scream of academics, evaluate learning in new ways. Use disruptive tools. Summer is a great time to try these out.

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