eSchool News

JULY 29, 2015

To ease this transition, Wonder Workshop, creators of smart robots that teach students the basics of coding, has developed a new version of the Blockly touch app in consultation with education experts. Students use the app to program Dash & Dot robots to sense and react to the world around them.

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Technology Tidbits

OCTOBER 2, 2014

The next lesson in my series of Sphero lessons aligned to Common Core Standards is the concepts of reading sensors and storing data in variables. All data will be recorded in the free downloaded worksheet by the student. programming robots' Upon these conditions the Sphero will then change it''s behavior or color.

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Educator Innovator

JUNE 19, 2014

Can robots really understand human emotion and meaning? Players have to build sound arguments for every choice they make – but in this city on Mars, people settle their differences by equipping robot assistants called argubots with claims and evidence for battles of the wits. Access: Download the free App here!

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Technology Tidbits

MAY 4, 2014

Sphero the innovative and fantastic programmable robotic ball is something I''ve posted about in the past. All data will be recorded by the student in the downloadable worksheet. edtech math programming robots science sphero' This is a great Ed Tech "toy" that can be used w/ kids of all ages for a wide variety of purposes.

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Technology Tidbits

APRIL 24, 2014

This is my second post in a series that will cover the educational lesson plans from the SPRK (Schools Parents Robots Kids) program. All data will be recorded by the student in the downloadable worksheet. math physics robots science sphero' Add a RGB command for yellow and roll w/ heading of 216.

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Technology Tidbits

MAY 22, 2014

Essentially, what the Sphero is, is a robotic ball, that a person can program to move in any direction and light up in any color. All data will be recorded by the student in the downloadable worksheet. Also, there are a bunch of educational apps, games, and augmented reality activities one can do.

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Technology Tidbits

APRIL 15, 2014

BTW, did I mention that it is waterproof too, and already has over 25 mobile apps to download. This post is going to be the first in a series that focuses on the SPRK (Schools Parents Robot Kids) program. Sphero has an excellent web page for free downloadable lesson plans (5) that can be used by teachers and students.

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techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

ClassLink Analytics helps administrators sort and compare schools, download reports, and modify their dashboard view so they see the most important details, and it also features a downloadable mobile app. Gizmos help prepare students for rigorous new standards and online assessments.

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MSEDTechie

OCTOBER 8, 2015

Most were striking it down, and calling for an end to Common Core, because in their opinion, it excludes the “basics.” 6) What online tools/apps can I download at home that will help me support my child? 7) My child is interested in coding, robotics, etc. What technology goals does the school have this year?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 14, 2015

‘Close reading’ entered the teacher’s lexicon with this Common Core literacy anchor standard: Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text. first read. second read.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 9, 2015

Here’s a downloadable free lesson plan on using Khan Academy in your classroom. Here is how that’s done: Working independently, s earch Google Images (or the appropriate image website used in your school) for a picture that ties in with the selected class inquiry (such as these of Abraham Lincoln and robotics).

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 13, 2014

Friday, August 15th at 10am Google EdTechTeam Summit: Five Skills to Help You Discover, Use, and Share Great Digital Tools for Learning , As technology is integrated into classrooms, teachers need to know how to discover and use quality tools for learning, while meeting Common Core standards.

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techlearning

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Historical analysis prompts in Revision Assistant align with disciplinary literacy state standards including the Common Core, as well as the College, Career, and Civic Life Framework for Social Studies. KinderLab KIBO ( kinderlabrobotics.com/kibo/ ) is a robot kit designed for young children aged 4–7 years old.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The email, he said, detailed a “Priority 1 Alert” that had been issued by Pearson and the New Jersey Department of Education, regarding a student who had tweeted about a test question on the PARCC — a standardized test based on the Common Core State Standards. Don’t just download the latest app — help design it.

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