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3 Basic Things Every School Should Teach Relating to Technology

The CoolCatTeacher

Jorge Valenzuela, the author of Rev Up Robotics, discusses the three things schools should be teaching so students are ready. Hear an overview of computational thinking, algorithms, and robotics with Jorge Valenzuela. He says schools should focus less on bright and shiny things and should dig into the basics.

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Making Sense of AI & ChatGPT in Education

EdTechTeacher

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the ability of a computer, machine, robot, or tech system to demonstrate characteristics of human intelligence. Machine Learning applications include robot assistants, military training simulation, and medical surgeries, among others. What is ChatGPT? Moreover, GPT-4 is expected sometime this year.)

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PASCO Motion Sensor–A Must for Science Classes

Ask a Tech Teacher

the Ergobot to teach both Forces & Motion and Programming & Robotics. in a robotics and programming application (with PASCO’s ErgoBot). This includes videos, free live online training, customized webinars, and onsite workshops. a wide variety of sensors and probes. a wireless blood pressure and heart rate sensor.

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ISTE Librarians’ Takeaways (Crowdsourced)

NeverEndingSearch

The best thing about ISTE is that the learning continues all year long through the webinars and interactive communities provided by each of the ISTE Networks. I’d encourage you to check out the ISTE Librarians Network website for news, updates, and upcoming webinars as well as checking out past webinars. Technological Darwinism.

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Best Second Jobs for Teachers

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

They could also reach out directly to schools, educational organizations, or ed-tech companies to offer their services. Companies often need voiceover artists for their commercials or promotional videos. There are also several online platforms that connect consultants with clients.

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Virtual Valentines: The Global Valentine Project Sharing Love and Learning

The CoolCatTeacher

On January 31, they have a free webinar “ Preparing Students for Success: Measuring What Matters. ” Jake Cotton, a superintendent from Virginia, will be sharing. He’s the robot there. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product.

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An Inside Look at the Edtech Purchasing Process

edWeb.net

At every step, they involve the developers so the companies understand Broward’s expectations and why the team made its final decision. If companies make smartphones that a two-year old can use, why are developers making edtech so complicated? This edWeb webinar was sponsored by Digital Promise. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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