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Wonder Workshop’s Amazing Dash

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Education has many disruptors–3D Printing, AR and VR, 1:1 technology, STEM, and STEAM–but a recent and wildly popular one is robotics. One I discovered this summer is Wonder Workshop’s collection of three robots — Cue, Dash, and Dot. That, by the way, is one of my favorite parts of this fun little robot.

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PASCO Motion Sensor–A Must for Science Classes

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the Ergobot to teach both Forces & Motion and Programming & Robotics. hundreds of free labs for download from their website. While you’re waiting, download the free software to your phone or laptop (or iPad). in a robotics and programming application (with PASCO’s ErgoBot). bridge building kits.

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Best Second Jobs for Teachers

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Educational Games and Activities: These could be physical games that need to be shipped or digital games that can be downloaded. Special Interest Camps: These camps focus on a particular interest or theme, like chess, robotics, horseback riding, or foreign languages. This typically requires some knowledge of legal terminology.

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Connected Librarians Day (Free) Events - Monday, October 14th

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

While makerspaces can include cutting-edge technology, it takes more than 3D printers, computers, and robotics equipment to define them. Links to download the mobile apps can be found at [link]. It is the underlying non-competitive support and collaboration community that truly convert an activity into a makerspace.

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12 Projects for your STEAM program

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KidPix (software download or app). Photoshop (software download or online subscription). TuxPaint (free software download). Robotics integrates all STEAM fields in a way no other subject can. According to STEM Center USA , robotics: makes learning fun, engaging, and inspiring. Graffiti Creator (free).

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Q&A: Justina Nixon-Saintil on How Investment Can Improve Equity in STEM Education

EdTech Magazine

We are also bringing them robotics kits and tools to learn about the Internet of Things. We schedule time during the year to provide in-person training, and we offer support onlin e through webinars and online office hours. . The second thing we do is provide in-person and online training for our teachers. by Eli Zimmerman.

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3 Digital Tools to Encourage Close Reading

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The reading voice is a bit robotic for me. Teachers can download free apps and leveled libraries from the iTunes App Store. Here’s a sample from their website: Webinars are available with helpful teacher strategies for using the site in the classroom. Educational Applications. Insider tips.

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