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Robotics and Computer Science for Elementary Level Learners

User Generated Education

I absolutely love all of the new robotics toys that have been coming out for elementary age learners. One of my gifted girls noted, “Where do all of these robots come from?” I am an advocate of student-centric learning and giving them choices as to which instructional activities they would like to engage.

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12 Tools to explore during Computer Science Week

Neo LMS

Data provided on Code.Org supports the growing need for students to have opportunities to learn about and develop skills in coding and computer science. Coding is not just about learning to write a program. It’s about connecting with learning and building relationships in the process. Here are twelve options to explore: CodaKid.

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Computational Thinking and Math for Elementary Grades

The CoolCatTeacher

Fun, exciting tools and techniques can help very young kids understand math and learn computational thinking. Computational Thinking and Math for Elementary Grades. We do a lot of work with Scratch Junior , a free app on iPads and things. They quickly learn it that morning. Today’s guest, Steve Floyd, tells us how.

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How to Use Robots in Elementary Classrooms – From Courtney Pepe

EdTechTeacher

Two years ago, my school obtained a grant from the Sphero Robotics company that brought 10 Sphero Robots to our school. However, this year, we expanded our use of robotics and acquired Ozobots, SPRKS, bb8s, and BeeBots. Harry Moore teachers used robots to teach lessons in English, Language Arts, and Humanities classes.

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20 Best Learning Apps for Kids

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Mobile apps have made it super easy for kids to learn in fun and engaging ways, anywhere anytime. There are tons of learning apps for kids out there and the choices can sometimes be confusing. However, one of the effective ways to select a learning app for your kids is by considering their learning interests and needs.

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What's In Your Elementary STEM Lab?

Tech Helpful

The truth is, we didn't, but we learned along the way. Don't let the tools dictate the learning. This is what we currently have in our lab now that we are 3 years into the program: Wonder Workshop Dash and Dot Robots. These are our "go to" robotics for elementary students. Wonder Workshop Cue Robots.

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Help Kids Learn to Code with Dash and Dot from Wonder Workshop

The CoolCatTeacher

We have 3d printing, robot making, and all kinds of building going on. These Wonder Workshop robots make it easy to learn to code in my STEM lab. Learn more about Dash and Dot. I said, “Here are two robots, Dash and Dot, there are apps on the store you can use and there are a lot of attachments and cool things, go for it.

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