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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. And its free! Listen Now. Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher.

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

Educational Technology Guy

To meet this demand, there has been ongoing discussion on how to best educate our kids for a STEM-focused future. How can we best equip our kids with the necessary skills to face future challenges? To combat this problem, some schools are choosing to employ teachers who specialize in robotics, coding and other in-demand fields.

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How to Play: Models for Game-Based Learning #SXSWedu

EdTechSandyK

Learning is a deep challenge. How do we approach game development and what role does it have in learning? Play is fundamental to how we learn. How to make them work in education is the question. For students, call a "test" a "game" and it changes their level of excitement and investment increases.

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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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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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Top 8 Advantages of an Interactive STEM Curriculum

Kitaboo on EdTech

Related: How to Improve Student Learning Outcomes with Digital Learning. School is a place where students are allowed to learn, experiment and make mistakes. Simulation-based scenarios can be created where students have to perform certain tasks and make decisions and then view the results in real-time.

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