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10 Unusual Hour of Code Projects

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Human robot. Human Robot. Programming a human robot is an unplugged approach to coding that is also a great way to teach sequencing–a critical skill for coding. Ask a student (or several) to explain required steps using another teacher as the ‘robot’. QR Codes can include data for almost anything.

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5 Practical applications of IoT in the classroom

Neo LMS

Standalone VR headsets don’t require additional mobile devices and offer a fully immersive VR experience. LocoRobo helps students learn about robotics and coding and design Python, Java, JS, or C apps faster. Read more: How teachers can use smart boards in the classroom. VR headsets. Wrapping up.

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15 Unusual Projects for Hour of Code

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Human robot. This is so simple, you’re going to love it: Open the QR Code reader on your phone or mobile device. Once the code is read (which happens within seconds), it will automatically activate the data. QR Codes can include data for almost anything. Coding with pixel art. Human algorithm. Wolfram Alpha widgets.

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Ten jobs that are safe from robots

The Hechinger Report

Yes, the robots are definitely coming for the jobs of America’s 3.5 Robots may also be coming for radiologists, whose expertise diagnosing diseases through X-rays and MRIs is facing stiff competition from artificial intelligence. million cashiers. Just ask the retail workers who’ve already been displaced by automated checkout machines.

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Top 5 Reasons Why Kids Should Learn Python

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Highly Versatile, driving up its Cross-Industry Appeal: Python is being used in different types of environments such as mobile applications, desktop applications, web development, hardware programming, and many more. This makes it a highly versatile programming language.

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10 Unusual Projects for Hour of Code

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Human robot. Human Robot. Programming a human robot is an unplugged approach to coding that is also a great way to teach sequencing–a critical skill for coding. Ask a student (or several) to explain required steps using another teacher as the ‘robot’. QR Codes can include data for almost anything.

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10 Unusual Projects for Hour of Code

Ask a Tech Teacher

Human robot. Human Robot. Programming a human robot is an unplugged approach to coding that is also a great way to teach sequencing–a critical skill for coding. Ask a student (or several) to explain required steps using another teacher as the ‘robot’. QR Codes can include data for almost anything.

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