eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2023

.” Conferences offer the opportunity for educators–from administrators and classroom teachers to IT leaders and curriculum directors–to attend sessions targeted to their interests and their individual school or district needs. From Stigmas to Selfies: The Power of Using Social Media in the Classroom.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Coding, robotics, and experimentation–integral pieces of STEM–give students the best start possible to the rest of their lives. Ward’s Science is known to its customers and the industry as the complete solution for materials supporting classroom science subjects. Botley the Coding Robot. How do you use it.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Students can command a robot friend! A great way to introduce this concept is by getting students to practice giving simple commands to a partner who pretends to be a robot. I like that the materials are created by teachers who tend to have already used them in the classroom. Kids Computer World illustrates this metaphor here.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2023

.” Conferences offer the opportunity for educators–from administrators and classroom teachers to IT leaders and curriculum directors–to attend sessions targeted to their interests and their individual school or district needs. From Stigmas to Selfies: The Power of Using Social Media in the Classroom.

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eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2024

In 2023, Sandbox AR was named was named Best XR/VR/AI Product as part of the  GESS Education Awards and was the winner of the first prize in the Hardware, AV, AR/AV, Robotics and Digital Device category at the BETT 2023 Awards.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 7, 2023

As high school students, we were born at the same time as the iPhone and after the launch of social media and YouTube. So many of us find our spark in STEM during programs that happen outside of school, whether it’s an after-school robotics program or a summer course with Girls Who Code. Unfortunately, we didn’t know how.

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My Paperless Classroom

MARCH 27, 2018

When I am buying a robot, or signing up for a subscription app, I want to know that company will be available when I need help. (Yes, Are they in the social media space I am already in? Our robots passed each other in the mail and Sphero made sure I had robots for the last week of school. Be accessible.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 5, 2018

Britt: In my classes, I’m using strictly a Blackboard LMS and I’m using Twitter, which I felt was a less onerous use of social media for classroom conversations. You have to prove to me that it’s worth using Facebook, or any social media, for that matter. You and I have both been in social media now for a decade.

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EdNews Daily

MAY 20, 2019

New innovations or iterations in technology, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, genetic engineering, smart materials, mobile commerce, social media, biotechnology, 3-D printing, nanotechnology, robotics and medicine are transforming every facet of the human experience. Follow him on Twitter @RyanLSchaaf.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 31, 2018

The new guidelines not only recognize the increasing ubiquity of these apps and their use in connecting classrooms and families, but also that all screen time is not created equal. Of course, watching a YouTube clip is very different than programming a robot to shoot a basketball. However, not all screen use is equal.

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Edsurge

APRIL 23, 2024

Now, all of them are (or would be) in their fifth year in the classroom — a year by which about 44 percent of educators have left the profession. The most challenging part has definitely been trying to keep students engaged in the classroom and interested in their learning. I have been in the same school (and same classroom!)

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

Unfortunately, a sizable portion of online news stories, especially those circulating on social media sites are fake news, false information, disinformation, misinformation, or downright propaganda. How to spot fake news classroom posters Here are two handy posters to use with students in class. Can You Believe It?:

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Edsurge

JANUARY 15, 2020

Robot”-like hackers striving for the greater good to take down “The Man.” The promotion of cybersecurity education as part of a core curriculum within the classroom and at home will inevitably spark more interest in cybersecurity and expose students to related professions. Perhaps unsurprisingly, it’s better education in schools.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

For educators, the new school year is a prime time to set technology-related goals for their district, school or classroom. . Explore offerings in the Google App Hub for educators or features in Google Classroom, Calendar and other G Suite apps. There is not a discussion on what is working in the classroom.” .

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Edsurge

MARCH 21, 2017

Mary’s all-girls robotics team, knows a thing or two about breaking the mold. Mary's Academy building robots Using blended learning to personalize instruction Five years ago, SMA launched a 1:1 iPad initiative designed to put technology in the hands of every student so she could have greater control over her own learning.

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ViewSonic Education

JUNE 5, 2019

For example, the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls not only empathize intellect but also social skills in their mission statement. This school recognizes that there is a gap in Millennials and Generation Z’s social skills fueled by growing up on mobile phones, social media, and online chatting.

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Barrow Media Center: Expect the Miraculous

JANUARY 29, 2016

This year, our library is fortunate to have a robotics loan from Birdbrain Technologies. We have 12 Finch robots that we are using throughout the year for coding experiences for our students. Currently, a group of 2nd-5th graders are meeting every Friday for one hour to learn to code these robots and create projects with them.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 3, 2018

But some more affluent parents are starting to pull back, setting stricter limits on device use both in and out of the classroom. EdSurge: How is the race to equip every student in the classroom with a device playing out right now? As more devices find their way into homes, screen time across the socioeconomic spectrum is growing.

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TeacherCast

JUNE 7, 2015

When I am buying a robot, or signing up for a subscription app, I want to know that company will be available when I need help. (Yes, Are they in the social media space I am already in? Our robots passed each other in the mail and Sphero made sure I had robots for the last week of school. Be accessible.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 9, 2017

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. Definitely mention if you can teach robotics, drones, or programming languages. Parent compliments; colleague recommendations.

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Fractus Learning

APRIL 28, 2021

Kids should be able to use social media supervised or unsupervised. Write a story about spending a day with a robot, a dog, and a cow. Write a letter to the principal explaining why all kids at school must move from classroom to classroom on skateboards or rollerblades. All sports should be banned at school.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 22, 2021

We still see families concerned about the pitfalls of technology, especially social media. Alas, robots did not take over schools and machines haven’t replaced teachers. I am hopeful that the creativity, passion, and determination that filled so many classroom spaces is carried over into the next year.

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Tech Helpful

JUNE 29, 2017

Rachelle presented multiple times (and I must say she's amazing at sharing her classroom stories) and I was there as an attendee only. It's easy to get lost in the crowd if that is what you want or to be in the middle of everything learning AND social.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

They demonstrated how the RIASEC assessment and Beable’s life-ready literacy system boost student involvement in academic subjects and get high levels of engagement as students connect real-world learning to the classroom. KinderLab Robotics is dedicated to universal STEAM literacy.

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2018

We can’t wait years because these kids need to get college and career ready, and we’re not doing that by over-scripting lessons,” says Ormiston, a former classroom teacher who now works out of Chicago as a consultant, spending her time speaking, working with schools and writing. And the students are the ones most impacted. “We

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EdTechTeam

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Smartphones have been around for 10 years now, but in education, the shifts are vastly different within our classrooms. They consume social media platforms like Instagram and Snapchat. By connecting through social media your educators and students can see how the work they do matters. The 7 shifts: 1.

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 14, 2023

” Whoever controls the AI technology will control and manipulate many things in our lives and classrooms. If you Google the “dark side of GPT,” this should make you pause before using this in the classroom. Robots will move so fast that you need a strobe light to see them. Right now, tech companies own AI.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

DALLAS — In Levar Dobbins’ eighth grade classroom, a dozen students were learning about workforce trends. A whole bunch of robots,” one boy suggested. More social media platforms,” a girl said. If you told someone a decade ago that you could have a career as a social media influencer, they wouldn’t have believed you.”.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 25, 2018

and students are thriving under innovative initiatives that include blended learning, tech-rich classrooms, and exposure to hope and opportunities for lifelong success. Achievements are touted on social media, changing the tone of the district’s story to engage the public positively. TECH USED ?

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EdTechTeam

MAY 19, 2017

As a teacher, I knew all about project based learning and how rewarding it could be for students, but I struggled to imagine how I would make it work in my 4th grade classroom. One of the assignments we were tasked with during the cohort was getting our students involved in redesigning a portion of our classroom.

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EdTechnocation.com

JANUARY 15, 2020

for February 21-23, 2020 for the Collaboration in the Digital K-12 Classroom online summit ! As an as online summit you can get access to the best global practices from your home, office or classroom. You won't want to miss these pre-recorded sessions from more than 50 presenters (I'm a Keynote!) from all over the world ?? !

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The Innovative Educator

JUNE 24, 2019

SCREAM stands for science, computing, robotics, engineering, artificial intelligence, and math. Dr. Curran explained that she and her son have a joint social media account. They use social media side by side so that when he turns 13 he will have the tools and guidance necessary to be successful.

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MSEDTechie

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Using Digital Media to Connect Inside and Outside of the Classroom “True technology integration is seamless, it shouldn''t be viewed as an add-on, an afterthought, or an event." How well did you integrate technology in your classroom? They have a variety of topics from Food in Space to Robotics to Life on Mars.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 23, 2018

We’re going to talk about Virtual Valentines and lots of other ways that you can connect and collaborate with other classrooms. Micah: Virtual Valentines are an amazing way for you to get yourself and your students plugged in with other classrooms around the world. Vicki: So what will classrooms be doing with the Virtual Valentines?

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

There are plenty of hands-on sessions with practical tips to apply in the classroom. From facial-recognition cameras to web and social media filtering software, surveillance technologies are finding their foothold in schools across America. Companies include an AI robot, student incubator and a startup called Pie for Providers.

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User Generated Education

MAY 20, 2015

Maker education spaces can be as large as full high school workshops with high-tech tools, or as small and low-tech as one corner of an elementary classroom. Social media has helped me gain a more global perspective and become aware of some of the problems associated with the maker movement. Changing Perceptions About the Stuff.

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EdTechTeam

AUGUST 8, 2018

I love walking into a classroom with Spheros in my hands. These little ball robots have opened up so many possibilities. And the beauty is you can use this little robot in any lesson, in any subject, and with any age. And the beauty is you can use this little robot in any lesson, in any subject, and with any age.

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