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Sphero, LittleBits and Other Robots Bring Technology to Life

EdTech Magazine

Sphero, LittleBits and Other Robots Bring Technology to Life. Josh Stumpenhorst got hooked on robotics three years ago when his son showed him the Sphero BB-8, a baseball-sized, self-propelled robot based on the Star Wars droid. Literally, all you need is a tablet or Chromebook, then just plug it in and charge it,” he says.

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10 Unusual Hour of Code Projects

Ask a Tech Teacher

Human robot. There are hundreds of them for PCs , Macs , and Chromebooks. 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 Digital tools that encourage computational thinking

Neo LMS

Ozobot is an online tool that allows students to code robots included in their kits, which can be ordered online and offline. Ozobots are smart robots that help students learn robotics, math, and programming through using visual codes to follow lines or roam around freely. Read more: Are classroom robots the NextGen of learning?

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Need a New Job? Here’s What You Do

Ask a Tech Teacher

School digital devices used to be primarily PCs, but now there are Chromebooks, iPads, Macs, Surface Pros, laptops, and more. 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. Certifications.

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Chrome Can: Coding on a Chromebook!

Dr. Shannon Doak

Many people think it is not possible to code on a Chromebook. I will begin by discussing applications that work on a Chromebook for younger children, then older students and finally for adults and those who want to code for a living. You can code on a Chromebook. However, Linux can now be installed easily on Chromebooks.

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Is Your School Interested in Robotics? Check out our full review of GoPiGo from @dexterind

My Paperless Classroom

The GoPiGo is the simple Raspberry pi-based starter robot you have been looking for. The post Is Your School Interested in Robotics? The GoPiGo is the simple Raspberry pi-based starter robot you have been looking for. Like many robots, there are plenty of chances to learn about CS and coding and how systems work.

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Top K–12 Tech Tools for Teaching STEM

EdTech Magazine

These fun yet functional resources are rapidly taking their place alongside Chromebooks, laptops and wireless routers in classrooms and computer labs: Teq: Before you get started in STEM, professional development is a must. Robotics kits: Products like the Sony KOOV and HamiltonBuhl’s HB Invent!

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