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Ward’s Science–So Many STEM Resources

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Basically, it’s because there aren’t enough education opportunities that require that sort of skill and those there are, usually rhyme with ‘math’ or ‘science’ which to many kids are “just too complicated” Enter STEM–Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. “I

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Looking for a Class Robot? Try Robo Wunderkind

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There are a lot of options if you want to bring programmable robots to your classroom. It is a build-a-robot kit designed to introduce children ages six and up to coding and robotics as well as the fun of problem-solving and creative thinking. If I were to rate myself with robotics, I might be closer to a 5 than a 10.

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4 K-12 Ed Tech Trends to Watch in 2018

EdTech Magazine

With all of these technologies populating classrooms this year, it is also more integral than ever that educators instill students with the tenets of digital citizenship. Once an expensive pursuit, virtual reality has become more affordable thanks to tools such as Google Cardboard. Digital Citizenship Remains a Priority.

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Websites and Apps to Support Hour of Code

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BeeBop –based on the Beebop floor robot–free. C-STEM Studio –download to teach computers, science, technology, engineering and math with robotics. Google Computer Science for High School –free workshops (with application) for K-12 teachers. Stencyl –build games without coding with downloaded software. Cato’s Hike (K+).

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Best-in-Category Awards for 2016

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Honorable Mention: Doodle –simplify scheduling; syncs with Google Calendar. Digital Notetaking. Winner: Google Keep –essential notetaking tools; part of Google Apps; iOS, web-based; click for review available Jan. Winner: Alice Keeler — so many tips and tricks for Google Apps. G Suite Help.

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PASCO Motion Sensor–A Must for Science Classes

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Data collection and analysis are cornerstones for many STEM and STEAM programs but they’re not just about math. the Ergobot to teach both Forces & Motion and Programming & Robotics. STEM modules. in a robotics and programming application (with PASCO’s ErgoBot). a wide variety of sensors and probes.

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10 ways to use QR Codes for Hour of Code

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There are endless examples, from games to robots to programming. Most risks with QR Codes stem from the fact that they aren’t readable by humans. Just Google “QR Reader” It’s old technology so most choices will work fine. and are challenged to use the tools available to solve it. Why use QR Codes?

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