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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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How to Leverage Your Classroom Tech for Project-Based Learning

EdTech Magazine

While there’s no single “right” way to approach the project-based learning model, common technologies that now underpin core success include: Laptops: Mancos schools have gone one-to-one with Chromebooks, Whritner notes.

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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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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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School STEM Labs Inspire Students, Power Innovation

EdTech Magazine

Thomas School near Seattle hopes to encourage students to develop a passion for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) by starting them young and engaging them with cool, new learning spaces featuring robots and 3D virtual reality computers. Robots and Virtual Reality Provide Hands-On Experience.

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Technology Underscores the Promise of a New School Year

EdTech Magazine

COAST students will also have access to tools such as 3D printers and a 5-kilowatt solar panel , as well as professional software such as AutoCAD. . Now, every middle school student will have an assigned Chromebook , and every high school student will have an assigned Dell PC that can convert to a tablet. . by Marquita Brown.

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25 digital tools and edtech resources from FETC

eSchool News

With itopia Labs, educators can provide anytime, anywhere, any device access to software applications that students commonly use for Career Technical Education (CTE) and various certification programs. Software labs can be set up in minutes without expensive computers or IT support at a predictable cost that fits any district budget.

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