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NOVEMBER 9, 2015

How to train your robot –a lesson plan from Dr. Techniko. Program a human robot (unplugged). Lego Digital Designer. Lego Digital Designer. Robotics–using NXT and Lego Mindstorm. Daisy the Dinosaur —intro to programming via iPad. Kindergarten coding. Move the Turtle –programming via iPad for middle school.

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MARCH 21, 2017

Here are twelve ideas: Teach programming with Scratch, Alice, robotics, and Minecraft. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-8 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. Today’s tip: #127–12 Tips on Hard-to-teach Classes.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Kindergarten — Human Robot. Before starting, review the digital citizenship associated with visiting an online site (such as privacy, staying on the assigned website, and not talking to strangers). Grade-levels below are guidelines. Feel free to use whichever project fits your students.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Digital Storytelling Tools: Platforms like StoryJumper or Book Creator enable students to create and share digital stories, enhancing literacy skills, creativity, and digital communication abilities. Furthermore, technology cultivates digital literacy, equipping students with skills needed in the digital age.

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JANUARY 4, 2017

Winner: C-STEM — tools to learn math through robotics ( see my review ). She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-8 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. Winner: Frolyc aka Activity Circle ( see my review ). Professional Development.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2023

Break through the stigma surrounding social media and learn how you can utilize it to foster communication with parents, develop and model digital citizenship skills with students, and grow personally in your field as an educator. What should you look for when considering books outside your life experience?

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FEBRUARY 17, 2017

C-STEM Studio — A Great Way to Blend Math and Robotics. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-8 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. Lots of web-based simulations. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 years.

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APRIL 27, 2017

As a bonus, there’s an integrated digital library of 600+ books. They get confused and intimidated since there are too many books to read. Whenever they borrow or return a book, the game records that information. More on gamifying education: C-STEM Studio — A Great Way to Blend Math and Robotics.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Human Robot. Programming a human robot is an unplugged approach to teaching coding that teaches sequencing–a critical skill for coding. Ask a student (or several) to explain required steps using another teacher as their ‘robot’. If the student forgets to say ‘turn around’, the human robot won’t.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 30, 2023

List from Isaiah 33:14-15 Whether you agree or not with the book I quoted, perhaps we can all agree that people who live well, speak truthfully, don't extort money, don't receive bribes, who stand against bloodshed and refuse to look at evil would be some people we could trust with this process? Who shakes his hand free of bribes.

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JUNE 4, 2015

Students in many schools are now routinely engaged in constructing robotic-based equipment that works with devices like Raspberry Pi and, in so doing, are truly exemplifying what it means to be living as a creative 21 st century learner.

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JANUARY 9, 2016

There are many options, but a new one I just met is Windows-based Cloud Backup Robot (when they responded to my donation request). It’s a highly effective approach when you’re on someone else’s computer which may not have access to a cloud-based storage file like Cloud Backup Robot.

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MARCH 10, 2017

Revel in that feeling of accomplishment that comes with doing the impossible–finding the answer to a calculus formula (or division problem) or programming a robot to walk across the room. C-STEM Studio is a curriculum and turn-key solution for teaching science, technology, engineering and mathematics through computing and robotics.

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Hapara

DECEMBER 18, 2023

For example, Heather’s team at Buffalo Trail Public Schools used robotics and coding to teach the learning outcomes. Therefore, the goal was not just to build a robot or code an activity. They were excited to learn new concepts using robotics and coding as the conduits. They could also get feedback from peers and their teacher.

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2018

Everything we do starts with teaching and learning, and then we figure out how to put the technology in there Meg Ormiston Ormiston is a prolific author, having written several books about teaching, learning in the digital age and using technology. A related fifth book focuses on leadership skills for educators).

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

take a picture of themselves with the iPad camera (or another digital camera). use an avatar that has basically human parts (like a robot). This has the advantage of tying into class discussions on digital citizenship (why use avatars rather than the real picture?).

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

Coding is considered a literacy skill that kids should learn to prepare for the job market that now demands web designers, software developers, and robotics engineers. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-8 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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techlearning

JUNE 19, 2018

With more than 1,000 articles connected to K–2 curriculum topics, PebbleGo exposes students to the concept of research and credible sources to begin developing good digital citizenship skills at an early age. Good digital citizenship is good digital citizenship, no matter the language.” Storytelling Suite.

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EdTechTeam

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

The first month of school will be focused on lessons on digital citizenship and leadership. Through the book and the online course, I found an awesome solution for differentiation, engagement, and student empowerment. Also, check out the book The HyperDoc Handbook by Lisa Highfil l, Kelly Hilton and Sarah Landis.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Booking Info – It is time to think about your school or conference needs. I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, Makerspace, Inquiry, Computational Thinking, and the 4 C’s. Check out my Booking Page. I have delivered hundreds of workshops and presentations.

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EdTechTeam

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

These teachers were challenged to a Breakout based on the book “The Dot” by Peter Reynolds. We agreed to do a book together, explore poetry, and have our students connect through the app Edmodo. Our students from kindergarten on up are creating new book covers, creative presentations, augmented reality images, and so much more.

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techlearning

AUGUST 21, 2018

All 2018 honorees will also receive an in-person visit from John Schumacher aka Mr. Schu, the Ambassador of School Libraries for Scholastic Book Fairs; a “Mr. Schu’s Scholastic Book Fair Picks” collection of books; and an invitation to participate in a 2019 Scholastic Book Fairs Summer Reading Summit.

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AUGUST 3, 2023

Each grade-level PDF or print book (both are available) is between 175 and 252 pages and includes lesson plans, assessments, domain-specific vocabulary, problem-solving tips, Big Idea, Essential Question, options if primary tech tools not available, posters, reproducibles, samples, tips, enrichments, entry and exit tickets, and teacher preparation.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Can we binge read a fascinating new book or binge paint a new artistic creation? Can we make robots out of scraps or must we always buy a kit? Can social media consume less time? Can we know how to be a human being and not just a human doing? Can we resist programming math in children and teach them to be mathematicians instead?

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JUNE 30, 2022

Middle School and High School are designed for semester or quarter grading periods typical of those grade levels with topics like programming, robotics, writing an ebook, and community service with tech. grade levels include keyboarding, digital citizenship, problem solving, digital tools for the classroom, and coding.

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JULY 15, 2021

Each book is between 175 and 252 pages and includes lesson plans, assessments, domain-specific vocabulary, problem-solving tips, Big Idea, Essential Question, options if primary tech tools not available, posters, reproducibles, samples, tips, enrichments, entry and exit tickets, and teacher preparation. Pay via PayPal or school PO.

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NeverEndingSearch

JULY 1, 2019

To learn more about their message and how you can start empowering student voice in your school be sure to check out Liv and Cynthia’s new book, Spark Change: Making Your Mark in a Digital World. These are just four sessions I was able to participate in while at ISTE this year. it’s an interesting trend.

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AUGUST 4, 2023

So when it comes to research, are you still directing kids toward your grandmother’s resources — encyclopedias, reference books, and museums? Besides video, topics may include articles, Q&A, slideshows, audio, documentary (or fact-based) TV shows, timelines, quizzes, links to other sites, and DVDs/books available for purchase.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

I also see a need to provide students appropriate lessons on proper digital citizenship. Whether your students design robots with PenPals in Asia, write poetry with PenPals in Europe, or create environmental solutions with PenPals in Africa. You may need to get parent permission. Check out Pen Pals School.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 21, 2014

If you''re interested in volunteering, please join the Volunteer Group and follow the instructions there for booking your times. Yet participating in the digital world is essential for learning, career, and life. What can colleges do to help foster strong digital citizens? More information. More information. More information.

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techlearning

JULY 18, 2018

What's special : There are a lot of new tools that aim to combat bullying or just handle behavioral and digital citizenship issues. MoxieReader is an independent reading platforms that allows kids to log what books they're reading, connect with other readers, and get recommendations for new books to check out.

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JULY 15, 2020

Each book is between 212 and 252 pages and includes lesson plans, assessments, domain-specific vocabulary, problem-solving tips, Big Idea, Essential Question, options if primary tech tools not available, posters, reproducibles, samples, tips, enrichments, entry and exit tickets, and teacher preparation. TeachersPayTeachers (digital only).

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 27, 2018

What's special: There are a lot of new tools that aim to combat bullying or just handle behavioral and digital citizenship issues. MoxieReader is an independent reading platforms that allows kids to log what books they're reading, connect with other readers, and get recommendations for new books to check out.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 27, 2018

What's special: There are a lot of new tools that aim to combat bullying or just handle behavioral and digital citizenship issues. MoxieReader is an independent reading platforms that allows kids to log what books they're reading, connect with other readers, and get recommendations for new books to check out.

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AUGUST 19, 2019

Each book is between 212 and 252 pages and includes lesson plans, assessments, domain-specific vocabulary, problem-solving tips, Big Idea, Essential Question, options if primary tech tools not available, posters, reproducibles, samples, tips, enrichments, entry and exit tickets, and teacher preparation. TeachersPayTeachers.

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AUGUST 7, 2018

Updated in 2018, each book is between 212 and 252 pages and includes lesson plans, assessments, domain-specific vocabulary, problem-solving tips, Big Idea, Essential Question, options if primary tech tools not available, posters, reproducibles, samples, tips, enrichments, entry and exit tickets, and teacher preparation. Who needs this.

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JULY 18, 2016

Each book is between 212 and 252 pages and includes lesson plans, assessments, domain-specific vocabulary, problem solving tips, Big Idea, Essential Question, options if primary tech tools not available, posters, reproducibles, samples, tips, enrichments, entry and exit tickets, and teacher preparation. TeachersPayTeachers.

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