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Are classroom robots the NextGen of learning?

Neo LMS

Technology has the potential to further transform the way we learn, as is apparent by the advancements in robotics and its use in classrooms. Let’s take a look at how robots are currently being used in classrooms and try answering the question of the hour: Do robots have the potential to teach students in the future?

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Bringing Robotics to a STEAM Elementary School

MIND Research Institute

So much so that the ultimate frisbee champion and class valedictorian mentioned it while delivering his graduation speech to the students of Amelia Earhart Options for Knowledge Elementary School in Chicago, Illinois, last month. When our team learned about Earhart's need for these robotics kits, we wanted to help.

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Rebuilding a School Community with Maker Learning

Digital Promise

Now serving Grades Pre-K through six, the administration and faculty of Duquesne Elementary, the district’s sole remaining school, are determined to provide each student with the best educational experience possible. What started as a conference room became the Creation Station, a large open-concept space for students in Grades Pre K-2.

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What Is Your Why?: The Importance of Computer Science Education

Digital Promise

Digital Promise recently started a coding working group for the League as a forum to share best practices and address challenges in implementing computer science. From this group, we’ve gathered insights on what the computer science movement looks like in these districts. Relevance to Students. Integrating with the Maker Movement.

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A Humanoid Robot Inspires All Students to Explore STEM, Coding, and Programming

techlearning

(Dallas, TX) June 20, 2018 — RoboKind , the creators of robots4autism and Milo , today introduced Jett , the coding and programming robot, along with the robots4STEM curriculum designed to teach all students, including those with disabilities, the skills they need to ignite a lasting interest in STEM. Storytelling Suite.

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Vernier Software & Technology Recognizes Kansas Science Educator Tyson Vrbas with the 2021 Engineering Award

eSchool News

Vrbas, who worked with his middle school students to create an automatic watering system for the school garden, was recognized for his creative use of Vernier sensors to introduce engineering and robotics concepts or practices to his students.

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How Middle School Obsessions Can Shape Career Paths.

Edsurge

I'm a technology integrationist and I'm part of an educator group called MidMN , named for our location in central Minnesota. We started by posing the following questions to small groups of students for them to reflect on and discuss: What can I currently do in school that I think is awesome and want to tell other students about?