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6 Digital tools that encourage computational thinking

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Kodable is available to download on iOS devices (iPhone and iPad) and desktops. Ozobot is an online tool that allows students to code robots included in their kits, which can be ordered online and offline. Read more: Are classroom robots the NextGen of learning? MIT Full STEAM Ahead. Conclusion.

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6 Must-have Skills for New Tech Teachers Plus Two Extra

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Can you please-please-please fix my iPad? You will nod your head, smile woodenly, and race to your classroom for the digital manuals (if you’re lucky) or Google for online help. Use your iPhone as a timer for a speed test or the iPad for reading. This can be via iPads, the class computers, or whatever is available.

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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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5 Unplugged Hour of Code Activities

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Let’s reinforce that goal by stepping away from the digital device, recognize that critical thinking and problem-solving apply to any part of life, even without a computer, iPad, or smartphone in hand. The second student (called a robot) takes those directions and follows them exactly to see if they can do what is asked.

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10 Unusual Hour of Code Projects

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Human robot. IPads call these hotkeys. 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’. Coding with pixel art.

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6 Unplugged Hour of Code Activities

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Let’s reinforce that goal by stepping away from digital device, recognize that these skills — critical thinking and problem-solving — apply to any part of life, even without a computer, iPad, or smartphone in hand. Looking for a Class Robot? Root Robotics–Great Way to Extend Hour of Code. Build Websites.

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15 Unusual Projects for Hour of Code

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Human robot. IPads call these hotkeys. If you have IPads, try Stick Nodes. Let students scan these with their iPads or another digital device to find out more about their new classmates. Here are some of my favorite unplugged activities: Human Robot. Coding with pixel art. Human algorithm. Grade level: K-5.

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