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How to Teach Coding in the Elementary Grades with Sam Patterson

The CoolCatTeacher

Elementary and primary students can learn to code. For Hour of Code week this week, learn how you can go past the Hour of Code and use coding all year long! How to Teach Coding in the Elementary Grades with Sam Patterson. Why code in the elementary grades? Programming in the Primary Grades Book Contest.

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Computational Thinking and Math for Elementary Grades

The CoolCatTeacher

Computational Thinking and Math for Elementary Grades. We do a lot of work with Scratch Junior , a free app on iPads and things. 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? And its free! Listen Now.

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3DBear Review: The Augmented Reality Classroom Pro

The CoolCatTeacher

Learn more by clicking on the link below. To get started, a student will just scan the room using his or her digital device (like an iPad, iPhone, or Droid) before starting. Students can create and invent using Augmented Reality and share in your 3D Bear Classroom.

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Merge Cube Mania in Middle School

The CoolCatTeacher

When you scan the cube with your mobile device — it will work with an iPhone, an iPad, and it works with Android, but you have to have the Merge Cube app on it. Engaging Kindergarteners with Technology: Augmented Reality, iPads, QR Codes and More. You’ve got a bunch of apps on your iPad. Those codes serve as a trigger.

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Minecraft in the Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

Previously on the 10-Minute Teacher, guests have mentioned Book Creator as one of their top apps for the iPad. Join a delightful, fun world of immersive teaching. Book Creator for Chrome. Well, now we can all use Book Creator in our classrooms using the Chrome web browser. Make books, send the link to parents and even include audio and video.

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8 Epic Edtech Tools to Try This School Year

The CoolCatTeacher

Listen to the show and learn how it is used and follow the links in the show notes below. Richard Byrne on episode 532 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Innovate and try some new apps. He also shares a bonus fitness opportunity for educators.)

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Metaverse for Augmented Reality: Program and Breakout in Augmented Reality

The CoolCatTeacher

Also, I learned about Twitter, I did the same thing. A sponsored review of a tool I'm using to teach programming From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Augmented reality is here. When Google Docs came out, I stopped everything and let all of my classes experience it.

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