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5 Practical applications of IoT in the classroom

Neo LMS

Defined as a connection of non-standard devices to the Internet, such as smart thermostats, smart lighting, locks, and doorbells connected to web-based systems, the Internet of Things (IoT) has also made its way to our classrooms. LocoRobo helps students learn about robotics and coding and design Python, Java, JS, or C apps faster.

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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. Crazy Circuits are compatible with LEGO and similar brick building systems. Here’s a quick video.

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6 Unplugged Hour of Code Activities

Ask a Tech Teacher

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. Crazy Circuits are compatible with LEGO and similar brick building systems. Looking for a Class Robot?

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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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6 Unplugged Activities for Hour of Code

Ask a Tech Teacher

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. Crazy Circuits are compatible with LEGO and similar brick building systems. Looking for a Class Robot?

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An Inside Look at the Edtech Purchasing Process

edWeb.net

While the Wild West era of edtech may be over, there’s still some mystery over how schools decide what digital materials to buy. Furman: For his small district with fewer funds and fewer personnel, he can’t justify a long research process when many edtech products are obsolete in two years. Small district: Dr. L.

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How AI Will Save Education

Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

A decade ago, I was a high school English teacher blissfully naive to what radical changes were coming thanks to edtech. Can a robot be whimsical? Even more amazing, ChatGPT made some independent artistic choices. I didn't tell it to make the doxie a Jedi Knight, but by deciding to do so, it created a sense of whimsy.

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