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How K–12 Classrooms Can Benefit from Robotics

EdTech Magazine

How K–12 Classrooms Can Benefit from Robotics. Cracking the K–12 connection code requires a new approach, one that combines active-learning pedagogy with robotics in the classroom to deliver an interactive, immersive learning experience. . MORE FROM EDTECH: See how education robotics companies are invigorating K–12 learning.

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Top 5 new EdTech tools that you might use in your university

Neo LMS

According to the report, the EdTech industry will reach a global value of $252 billion by 2020. The EdTech sphere is obviously developing quickly, so some things that seemed impossible only a few years ago have become a standard in the meantime. 5 New EdTech tools to watch. 5 New EdTech tools to watch. Robot teachers.

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EdTech definitions every teacher should know: Part 1

Neo LMS

It occured to me that not only are the wide variety of acronyms found in the world of EdTech confusing ( I did a post on organizations in that regard ), but indeed there is quite a bit of overlap — as well as misuse — of terms that can make navigating the literature (in particular online literature) on the subject of EdTech confusing and unhelpful.

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ISTE 2019: Everything You Need to Know Before the First Day

EdTech Magazine

Those are just two of many topics EdTech: Focus on K–12 team will delve into at the ISTE 2019 conference , which kicks off June 23 in Philadelphia. . Follow EdTech on Twitter as well as the event hashtag, #ISTE19 , to stay up to date. Marquita Brown is the managing editor of EdTech: Focus on K-12. by Marquita Brown.

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10 Unusual Hour of Code Projects

Ask a Tech Teacher

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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5 Practical applications of IoT in the classroom

Neo LMS

Also, teachers can build an edtech digital ecosystem similar to those on smartphones to design a creative learning experience. Standalone VR headsets don’t require additional mobile devices and offer a fully immersive VR experience. Teachers can screen capture students’ work and give instant feedback. VR headsets.

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The Coronavirus’ Chilling Effect Hits Edtech Industry Conferences

Edsurge

spike in coronavirus cases, which currently numbers around 118 cases in 16 states , is leaving the edtech conference industry with an existential (if not quite Shakespearean) question at the start of its busy events season: to host or not to host? education or edtech event organizer has canceled or postponed their upcoming conferences.

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