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5 Practical applications of IoT in the classroom

Neo LMS

While the education sector is not particularly known as an early adopter of modern technology, we have seen definite improvements in this respect. LocoRobo helps students learn about robotics and coding and design Python, Java, JS, or C apps faster. We are witnessing tremendous changes in terms of technology in every domain.

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Computational Thinking in Preschool: What, Why, and How

Digital Promise

The project looked at how those skills could be integrated in common preschool and home STEM learning experiences in mutually supportive ways. This included the creation of a new, free app, STEM-tastic Adventures (available through the App Store and Google Play ), to provide young children fun and engaging opportunities to learn CT and STEM.

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Future proofing our students through education

Neo LMS

Helicopter parents across the world worry that they must find a way to “future proof” their children, and ensure they are not trained to do a job that a robot can ultimately steal. STEM may not save you: Controversial, I know! Work need not be Income: Some people exclaim with glee “Let the robots have my job!”

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Technology Sparks Growth Mindset and Innovation in the Classroom

Digital Promise

It was definitely one piece of the puzzle to our success because it helped foster a growth mindset among our teachers and students.”. In addition, the VILS initiative’s emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) prompted the school to offer STEM electives, which have proven popular among students.

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9 Fine Ways to Do Better 20% Time

The CoolCatTeacher

A global search in education blog post From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Some definitions: 20% Time. For our beginning of the year passion projects, some students chose to teach others about our robotic filming Swivl tool and app. Twenty percent time from Google. Genius Hour.

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Lots of great resources and web apps to use with Chromebooks!

Educational Technology Guy

to Teach Literacy Strategies to Struggling Readers Students can write, create blogs, collaborate on writing projects and more. to Teach Literacy Strategies to Struggling Readers Students can write, create blogs, collaborate on writing projects and more. There are apps to help students with reading.

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How to Help Kids Who Hate Math Learn It

The CoolCatTeacher

Dan Meyer on episode 513 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Today Dan Meyer @ddmeyer gives us tips and advice for helping kids who hate math learn to love it. Like it definitely won’t fill up by that time. DAN: Yeah, I know, this is definitely an exhausting time of the year.

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