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EdTech definitions every teacher should know: Part 1

Neo LMS

EdTech definitions every teacher should know. The best educational example of this, I think, Google Cardboard where students simply download a VR educational app, slip their smartphones into a set of cardboard goggles, and are taken on a fully immersive journey to places such as Mars, the Great Wall of China and the Louvre.

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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. LocoRobo helps students learn about robotics and coding and design Python, Java, JS, or C apps faster. We are witnessing tremendous changes in terms of technology in every domain.

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Need a New Job? Here’s What You Do

Ask a Tech Teacher

This can be created using PowerPoint, Google Glides, Haiku Deck, or another slideshow tool you’re comfortable with. Also mention the add-ons you can use such as robotics, Arduino, or 3D printing. . This also includes stand-alone programs for specialized topics such as robotics, 3D printing, and drones. Here are examples.

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Computational Thinking in Preschool: What, Why, and How

Digital Promise

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. The “City Walk” game invites children to create a sequence of navigation instructions for their robot friend to deliver gifts around town.

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Top 5 Reasons Why Kids Should Learn Python

Ask a Tech Teacher

This has definitely added to its appeal making more kids want to learn Python. It also enjoys support from Facebook, Amazon Web Services and Google. Soaring Popularity : Python is one of the most popular programming languages in the world now. Thanks to the above reasons, more kids are learning Python today than ever before.

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Wonderful World of Wearables in Education

The CoolCatTeacher

Imagine putting a high definition 3D television set inside cool goggles. My students take “virtual field trips” on the inexpensive Google Cardboard headsets. In the movie, moviegoers often see the world through “the terminator” robot’s vision. Some even add great sound system in the ear buds.

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Q&A: Adam Welcome on How K–12 Educators Can Integrate Technology for Engagement

EdTech Magazine

It is incredible, because lot of schools have invested a lot of money in Chromebooks and they are limited their uses to strictly Google Classroom or when they're typing. . Teachers are definitely trying, but they are just trying to do what they have always done with new technology.