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Computational Thinking and Math for Elementary Grades

The CoolCatTeacher

Computational Thinking and Math for Elementary Grades. Vicki: Steve, do you find that there are teachers that think that kids can’t really understand these concepts — like elementary kids really understanding XY coordinates? That’s what these robots are. Vicki: Steve, you’ve given us one example of a seventh grade girl.

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

Neo LMS

Game-based learning. The best way to acquire and retain knowledge is by learning through games. If you are wondering how it works in practice, here’s a good example: Duolingo is a free mobile app that helps students to learn foreign languages. Robot teachers. They are patient and unbiased.

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The Future of STEM Education: 5 Innovative Ideas About to Break Through

Educational Technology Guy

To best prepare our kids for a tech-driven future, here are five innovative ideas that educators are testing out: Highly-Specialized Elementary Teachers As it stands now, math and science teachers are forced to cover a wide breadth of topics geared towards preparing students for the future.

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A Fun Game and Mission to Teach Students About Giving Good Instructions

Teacher Reboot Camp

I recently took on a new position teaching 400+ elementary students Computer and Technology. I’m taking the time before we go into coding to help students learn about giving instructions, since the most important thing all my elementary students learned this past week is that a computer works by following instructions.

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A Fun Game and Mission to Teach Students About Giving Good Instructions

Teacher Reboot Camp

I recently took on a new position teaching 400+ elementary students Computer and Technology. I’m taking the time before we go into coding to help students learn about giving instructions, since the most important thing all my elementary students learned this past week is that a computer works by following instructions.

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Top 10 K–12 Educational Technology Trends

techlearning

6 RoboticsRobots will likely continue trending in the K–12 environment. From Nao robots down to Cubetto and Ozobots, there are many ways to integrate robotics at varying price points. Robots can be expensive, but they can also be built with spare parts and recovered or donated items.

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Coding and Bots

User Generated Education

I have been asked to return to teach summer enrichment classes on maker education for elementary-aged learners at a local school during the summer of 2016. The description is: Learn how to code first by playing games and then by coding some bots including Sphero, OZOBOT, and Dash and Dot. Robot Turtles Game.

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