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Computational Thinking in Preschool: What, Why, and How

Digital Promise

The project looked at how those skills could be integrated in common preschool and home STEM learning experiences in mutually supportive ways. This included the creation of a new, free app, STEM-tastic Adventures (available through the App Store and Google Play ), to provide young children fun and engaging opportunities to learn CT and STEM.

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5 Practical applications of IoT in the classroom

Neo LMS

While the education sector is not particularly known as an early adopter of modern technology, we have seen definite improvements in this respect. IoT in education impacts the school, the teacher, and the student offering modern solutions for a safe, engaging, and motivating learning environment. Wrapping up.

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Emeritus Expands into K12 through Acquisition of iD Tech Bringing Equitable STEM Education to Adults and Youth Globally

eSchool News

The companies will bring expert instruction in STEM fields to individuals worldwide,with a shared goal of bridging the STEM opportunity gap. STEM career opportunities are projected to grow exponentially, with an estimated 3.5 million jobs in the U.S. alone that need to be filled by 2025.

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What Learning Python Taught Me About Computer Science Education for Young Children

Edsurge

As a researcher exploring coding and robotic technologies for young children, I hoped the experience could provide me with perspective on foundational principles of computer science (CS) and how students from different disciplines approach this topic. Novice-friendly courses like COMP 10 are popular at higher education institutions.

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Evidence Is Mounting That Calculus Should Be Changed. Will Instructors Heed It?

Edsurge

Calculus is a critical on-ramp to careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). While there’s been progress of late, it’s been “uneven” and Black, Hispanic and women workers are still underrepresented in some STEM fields. But getting to those careers means surviving the academic journey.

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5 Essential Resources To Teach Programming Remotely

EdTech4Beginners

Indeed, many STEM educators are struggling to keep their students engaged without hands-on interaction in the classroom. Often geared towards higher education, students can use these instructional videos to learn how to use enterprise-ready tools. Robotics Kits. Fortunately, many robotics kits come as small packages.

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Future proofing our students through education

Neo LMS

Helicopter parents across the world worry that they must find a way to “future proof” their children, and ensure they are not trained to do a job that a robot can ultimately steal. Future proofing our students through education. STEM may not save you: Controversial, I know! So where is the middle-ground?

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