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How robotic gamification helped my elementary students love STEM

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Through the CoderZ Robotics curriculum, kids learn to create, manage, and communicate with cyber robots in a virtual setting by inputting code. Learning is more accessible because virtual robots do not require hardware, space, or other associated costs. Disco Blocks – Students had to get their robot to a target.

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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. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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5 Unplugged Hour of Code Activities

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Detailed directions, project guides, educational resources, and videos can be found online in the Ward’s Science database. 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.

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6 Unplugged Hour of Code Activities

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Detailed directions, project guides, educational resources, and videos can be found online in the Ward’s Science database. These projects variously include a lesson plan, instructions, assessments, a video on understanding the topic and the activity, and more. Looking for a Class Robot? Here’s a quick video.

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The Impact of Inclusive STEM Education

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Educators face the challenge of engaging students in STEM amidst limited resources. Partner with exemplary resources and organizations to provide the tools of engagement that meet all students where they are with easy entry points, broad accessibility, scalability and growth potential. Iterate on what works and learn from what doesn’t.

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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 also includes stand-alone programs for specialized topics such as robotics, 3D printing, and drones. Definitely mention if you can teach robotics, drones, or programming languages. 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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