EdTechTeacher

AUGUST 3, 2015

As someone who primarily taught math and science when I was a classroom teacher, I associated robots, robotics curriculum, and robot apps as things that were only used in those subjects. However, this past year my school received a robot grant that provided ten robots for us from the company Sphero.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 17, 2019

Two common computer science misconceptions are that it’s just about programming and that only teachers with computer science degrees should teach it. Teachers do not need computer science degrees to engage, enhance and extend student coding experiences due to the abundance of easily accessible creative coding and robotics programs.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 23, 2019

Today, the robotic toymaker is following through by adding a big building block to its educational offerings. We are both pursuing the same goal,” says Sphero CEO Paul Berberian, which he describes as providing students with playful tools that nurture creativity as they learn to use and build with technology.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 4, 2015

His knowledge of and interest in both the EdTech world and the importance of a STEM education highlight the importance of inquiry-based education, DIY cultures and technology for enhanced learning as crucial 21st century activities. He graduated from Suffolk University with a Bachelor’s degree in Print Journalism.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

MARCH 23, 2019

As we begin this series I dedicate this post to the writing of that Driving Question which is so important in STEM and PBL. Now, using advanced Google skills to find answers that create more questions fits the bill for common core skills. Writing The DQ and IQ’s For Student-centered Learning In PBL, STEM, and Inquiry.

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eSchool News

APRIL 20, 2021

Participants learn robotics and coding best practices as well as strategies to successfully leverage a graphic programming interface. The professional development program is strongly aligned to CSTA programming standards and gives teachers opportunities to connect to Common Core Math, NGSS, and additional CSTA standards.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

MAY 10, 2017

STEM has become easier to explore in the classroom thanks to makerspaces and Genius Hour –more and more kids are learning how to engineer, create, and experiment with new technology and engineering. However, one aspect of STEM can be a little more daunting for teachers to incorporate, and that’s coding and robotics.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

MAY 10, 2017

STEM has become easier to explore in the classroom thanks to makerspaces and Genius Hour –more and more kids are learning how to engineer, create, and experiment with new technology and engineering. However, one aspect of STEM can be a little more daunting for teachers to incorporate, and that’s coding and robotics.

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EdTech4Beginners

JULY 28, 2022

When it comes to tech for the classroom – particularly STEM resources that usually have a higher price tag than any other subject, it’s important to make investments that give the best bang for your buck. I’ve researched and tested a lot of EdTech tools and for me Marty the Robot is an integrated STEM solution that covers all bases.

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Technology Tidbits

DECEMBER 23, 2014

Sphero is a programmable toy/robot/sphere that is being used in schools worldwide. There is even a curriculum called SPRK (Schools Parents Robots Kids) that is dedicated to teaching kids Common Core skills aligned to STEM (i.e. Science/Technology/Math). Orbotix is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

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EdTechTeacher

MARCH 23, 2015

At Valleyview Middle School in Denville, New Jersey, Matthew Farber -7th Grade Social Studies teacher and doctoral candidate in the Educational Technology Program at New Jersey City University – uses Minecraft and project-based learning to help his students make a deeper connection to the concept of the colonization of America.

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Technology Tidbits

JULY 31, 2018

CoderZ using an innovative approach to teach STEM by programming/coding 3D virtual robots. Students will learn the basics of robotics and coding by completing missions in a "gamified" environment. Finally, CoderZ is aligned to Common Core Standards and has lots of resources for teachers such as lesson plans and tutorials.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JULY 26, 2016

This post is dedicated to writing that Driving or Investigative Question which is so important in STEM and PBL. I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, and the 4 C’s. Writing TheDQ and IQ’s For Student-centered Learning In PBL, STEM, and Inquiry.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

Across the country, schools are adopting new approaches to teaching and learning in order to prepare students for life in a technology-rich world. Further, deeper learning develops students’ creativity and innovation, and information and technology literacy necessary to thrive in a digital world ( P21 ). Why is this important?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 25, 2023

Let me review a few: STEM Lesson Plans Coding Lesson Plans By Grade Level 30 K-5 Common Core-aligned lessons 110 lesson plans –integrate tech into different grades, subjects, by difficulty level, and call out higher-order thinking skills. Genius Hour, Google Apps, Khan Academy , Robotics, STEM, Coding, and more.

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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. However, Orbotix has worked w/ educators to create STEM related lesson plans for 4/5th grade students. edtech math programming robots science sphero' All data will be recorded by the student in the downloadable worksheet.

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EdTechTeam

MAY 19, 2017

With the Common Core, state testing, interventions, and all else that goes on in the elementary day, how would I find time for my students to investigate and inquire into their interests? While some studied robotics and social media, others dived into different learning disabilities and schools around the world.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 20, 2021

Let me review a few: STEM Lesson Plans. 30 K-5 Common Core-aligned lessons. Genius Hour, Google Apps, Khan Academy , Robotics, STEM, Coding, and more. Coaching or mentoring –to help you blend technology authentically and rigorously. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

The judges rated their impressions on a sliding scale, evaluating areas such as quality and effectiveness, ease of use and creative use of technology. They then met in person to decide which technologies will have the most impact in the classroom and deserved to be named Best of Show.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 12, 2022

Let me review a few: STEM Lesson Plans. 30 K-5 Common Core-aligned lessons. Genius Hour, Google Apps, Khan Academy , Robotics, STEM, Coding, and more. Coaching or mentoring –to help you blend technology authentically and rigorously. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 29, 2020

STEM Lesson Plans. 30 K-5 Common Core-aligned lessons –5 per grade level. Genius Hour, Google Apps, Khan Academy , Robotics, STEM, Coding, and more. They’re affordable, so return often to this list, when a lesson plan needs a technology infusion. Coding Lesson Plans. By Grade Level.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Wednesday, September 17th at 7pm ISTE Webinar: 10 Classroom Tools for the Maker Movement , Discover the maker movement and find out how to harness its power to bring new tools and technology for hands-on learning to all grades and content areas – especially STEM and STEAM. For more information, click here.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

STEM Lesson Plans. 30 K-5 Common Core-aligned lessons –5 per grade level. Genius Hour, Google Apps, Khan Academy , Robotics, STEM, Coding, and more. They’re affordable, so return often to this list, when a lesson plan needs a technology infusion. Coding Lesson Plans. By Grade Level.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 21, 2014

AIR was established in order to address the critical need for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure and training at school level in Ghana. You’ll learn about the important role digital citizenship played in the district’s 1:1 initiative and Common Core Technology Project. More information.

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Marketplace K-12

APRIL 27, 2016

Some fear the corporatization of Maker education, particularly as schools and policymakers have embraced the movement as a way to promote STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education and workforce preparation. Popular ‘Maker Movement’ Incompatible With Common Core, Authors Contend.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Sara Whitaker, Consultant Blog Building: The Basics of Shaping & Sharing Your Voice as a Global Educator - Heather Singmaster, Host, Global Learning Blog, Education Week Bringing the world into your K-5 classroom with new technology can help tackle prejudice before it begins. Gaudino, Ed.D.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 3, 2018

STEM Lesson Plans. 30 K-5 Common Core-aligned lessons –5 per grade level. Genius Hour, Google Apps, Khan Academy , Robotics, STEM, Coding, and more. They’re affordable, so return often to this list, when a lesson plan needs a technology infusion. Coding Lesson Plans. By Grade Level.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 21, 2017

30 K-5 Common Core-aligned lessons –5 per grade level. Genius Hour, Google Apps, Khan Academy , Robotics, STEM, Coding, and more. They’re affordable, so return often to this list, when a lesson plan needs a technology infusion. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 20 years.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 10, 2017

Thousands of students in Plymouth public elementary schools participate in Hour of Code, a lynchpin in our technology curriculum for the past three years. Related: COLUMN: Kids teaching robots: Is this the future of education? Related: COLUMN: Kids teaching robots: Is this the future of education?

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

Paloma Garcia-Lopez - Executive Director, Maker Education Initiative - "Maker Movement: Making More Makers" Jeanne Century - Director of Research and Evaluation and Science Education, Outlier Research and Evaluation, CEMSE, University of Chicago - "Is it STEM or Just Good Practice?"

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Hack Education

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Related, via Salon : “ Silicon Valley ’s $300M donation to STEM educatio n is not what it seems.” “Trump Taps Common-Core Foe Mick Zais for No. “Trump Taps Common-Core Foe Mick Zais for No. “‘Eton for all’: will robot teachers mean everyone gets an elite education?

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

For the past ten years, I have written a lengthy year-end series, documenting some of the dominant narratives and trends in education technology. The organization, which was founded in 1994, was best known for its annual Horizon Report, its list of predictions about the near-future of education technology. Um, they do.)

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 20, 2016

” The idea that preferred admission equals payment stems from the American ideology that opportunity, especially educational opportunity, is a “fair” form of recompense. These ideologies permeate education technology too, as often the same investors and same entrepreneurs and the same engineers are involved.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 22, 2016

” More on the technology industry’s role in building a Muslim registry in the surveillance section below. ” Via KJZZ : “ Arizona Board Of Education Replaces Common Core State Standards.” “Could robots be marking your homework ?” ” The Trump Administration.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 15, 2017

” This stems from a protest at the University of Connecticut. Via Campus Technology : “Digital credentials company Credly is adopting the Credential Transparency Description Language (CTDL), a common markup language designed to improve discoverability of certifications, badges and other verified achievements.

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Hack Education

JUNE 3, 2016

Via Education Week : “New Test Pitched As Alternative to Common Core-Focused High School Exams.” ” Larry Cuban on “ Integrating Technology In Classrooms: Teach To One in a Oakland Charter School.” ” “Word about the Vector Assessment of Readiness for College, or Vector A.R.C.,

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