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Robotics for Social Good: "Bomb Squad" Simulation

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In our Design for Social Good class, students were given a final project challenge: to apply their CAD, electronics, and Robotics skills to simulate robotics' applications in military and law enforcement. This controller could remotely operate a robot, simulating the disarmament of a hypothetical explosive.

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Top 10 K–12 Educational Technology Trends

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3 Wearable Technology —Wearable technology is an up-and-coming trend in edtech. Wearable technology covers a wide range of items—from assistive technology for students with disabilities to devices to encourage motivation and participation. 6 RoboticsRobots will likely continue trending in the K–12 environment.

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An Inside Look at the Edtech Purchasing Process

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Howard and Noakes: Howard encouraged educators to ask for documented and validated positive learning outcomes with actual kids. Prior to this, Dr. Howard was a senior robotics researcher at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. She received her B.S. in engineering from Brown University, her M.S.E.E.

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What’s New: New Tools for Schools

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GRADECAM ENHANCED ANSWER FORMAT ( www.GradeCam.com ) GradeCam introduced a futuristic new answer format powered by Aita – their proprietary Artificial Intelligence Teaching Assistant technology – that can read and score handwritten letters and words up to twenty characters in length.

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K-12 Tech Innovation News

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Virtual and augmented reality technologies offer immersive experiences, allowing students to explore historical sites, conduct virtual science experiments, or interact with 3D models, enhancing engagement and understanding. Introducing robotics and coding into the curriculum helps students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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