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6 Must-have Skills for New Tech Teachers Plus Two Extra

Ask a Tech Teacher

You used to be a first grade teacher or the science expert or maybe even the librarian and suddenly found yourself the tech person, like the one down the hall you were always in awe of, the one responsible for classroom computers, programs, curriculum, and everything in between. You have no idea where to begin. And for the teachers, also.

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Looking for a Class Robot? Try Robo Wunderkind

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There are a lot of options if you want to bring programmable robots to your classroom. It is a build-a-robot kit designed to introduce children ages six and up to coding and robotics as well as the fun of problem-solving and creative thinking. If I were to rate myself with robotics, I might be closer to a 5 than a 10.

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10 Unusual Hour of Code Projects

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Here are ten unusual projects (each, about one hour in length) you can use in your classroom to participate in this wildly popular event: Alt Codes. Human robot. 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.

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C-STEM Studio — A Great Way to Blend Math and Robotics

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C-STEM Studio is a California A-G approved curriculum and turn-key solution for teaching science, technology, engineering and mathematics through computing and robotics. RoboSim –students program a virtual robot of their choice (by picking from among Lego Mindstorm and others) in a virtual environment. why bother. Why Bother.

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15 Unusual Projects for Hour of Code

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Here are ten unusual projects (each, about one hour in length) you can use in your classroom to participate in this wildly popular event: Alt Codes. Human robot. There are dozens of ways to incorporate QR Codes into your classroom. Here are some of my favorite unplugged activities: Human Robot. Coding with pixel art.

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How to enhance students’ work-ready skills

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Robotic or holographic avatar designer. Digital currency advisor. Robot operator. You might think, how are we supposed to teach students all of these fancy skills in the limited time we have with them in the classroom? Read more: Why it’s important to support self-directed learning in the classroom. And it’s true.

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10 Projects to Kickstart Hour of Code

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Here are ten projects (each, about one hour in length) you can use in your classroom to participate in this wildly popular event: Macros. Human Robot. Programming a human robot is an unplugged approach to teaching coding that is a great way to teach sequencing–a critical skill for coding. Grade level: 5-12.

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