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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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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’. Coding with pixel art. Human algorithm. Wolfram Alpha widgets.

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3 Fun Tech Classroom Projects for Summer

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This app introduces young kids to the concepts of coding and problem solving in a playful setting by guiding a robot through increasingly challenging puzzles. Encourage collaboration on group projects that combine creativity and technology, so that students can design mobile apps, video games, or even program robots!

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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. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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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. The recipient will automatically have it on their mobile device–no worries about losing it. Here are some of my favorite unplugged activities: Human Robot. Coding with pixel art. Human algorithm.

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Websites and Apps to Support Hour of Code

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Animatron –design and publish animated and interactive content that plays everywhere, from desktop computers to mobile devices. BeeBop –based on the Beebop floor robot–free. C-STEM Studio –download to teach computers, science, technology, engineering and math with robotics. See if some of them work for you: Websites. Game Salad.

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4 K-12 Ed Tech Trends to Watch in 2018

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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. Using the mobile and online technology already in place, students can better track and tailor their academic experiences ,” writes Lynch. Content Subtype.

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