Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 15, 2019

Education has many disruptors–3D Printing, AR and VR, 1:1 technology, STEM, and STEAM–but a recent and wildly popular one is robotics. One I discovered this summer is Wonder Workshop’s collection of three robots — Cue, Dash, and Dot. That, by the way, is one of my favorite parts of this fun little robot.

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eSchool News

MARCH 8, 2018

There are several advantages of learning to code in elementary school. Additionally, children can express themselves through code and find it cool to create games, apps, and websites and to even control robots. Coding or computer programming is writing a set of instructions that a computer understands so it will perform a task.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Our team took a trip to West Bend, Wisconsin, to visit a district that presented its approach to early childhood education at ISTE , supporting the claim that, yes, a kindergartner can learn to code. Related content: A plan for teaching coding and robotics from home. Renee Wilberg, Fair Park Elementary teacher. No screens (?!).

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

The possibilities are almost countless since you can actually show students how molecules look like, present the famous battles, present ocean creatures, and do many similar things previously considered impossible. Robot teachers. Robot teachers are able to work 24/7 without taking a break and don’t need a salary.

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Kathy Schrock

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Pete Birkinshaw, Used Punchcard, [link] So, when Robo ™ Wunderkind asked me to review their Education Robotics Kit for elementary students, ages 6 to 12, they were happy to hear I was no expert, since the kit was so easy to use! The darker blue Motors helps a student's robot to move around.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 27, 2019

A good deal of the strategies presented came from what we successfully implemented at New Milford High School where I was the former principal. Marine robotics lab (M.A.T.E. Not only do the kids develop robots that have received national acclaim, but they also create marketing and branding for their creations. How cool is that?

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techlearning

MAY 17, 2018

Root I just got one of these coding robots, and it may already be my favorite. I like this as a starting place for late elementary because there is so much I can do with it. I see many folks buying coding robots to fit specific needs, and I think this robot eliminates much of that.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Coding, robotics, and experimentation–integral pieces of STEM–give students the best start possible to the rest of their lives. To give you an example of the types of products offered by Ward’s Science, I evaluated two: Botley the Coding Robot. Botley the Coding Robot. Unbox Botley the Coding Robot.

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Edsurge

JULY 25, 2022

Each of these concerns presents an opportunity for more efficient, practical and effective professional learning for new teachers. Facing a teacher shortage, Littleton Elementary School District had to hire many new teachers from outside of Arizona. When the Swivl Robot is in the classroom, it’s an objective observer,” Kelley says.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 13, 2020

Jorge Valenzuela, the author of Rev Up Robotics, discusses the three things schools should be teaching so students are ready. Hear an overview of computational thinking, algorithms, and robotics with Jorge Valenzuela. He says schools should focus less on bright and shiny things and should dig into the basics.

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eSchool News

JUNE 10, 2021

The David Lear Sulman Fund provides over 50% off research-based KIBO robot kits. Waltham, MA) June 10, 2021 – KinderLab Robotics today announced a partnership with the David Lear Sulman Computing, Science, and Engineering Fund , which is offering the Limudei Code-Esh Curriculum (LCE) for Jewish day schools and Jewish supplemental schools.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 12, 2021

Children in preschool and early elementary grades are in what Piaget called the “pre-operational” stage. That’s one of the reasons robotics is an effective way to introduce computer science, engineering, computational thinking, and critical thinking—the robot becomes a physical expression of the STEAM concepts that the teacher presents.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

This is not the first challenge that Flores has presented his competitive engineering team. It regularly participates in several different competitions, including ones for robotics and solar cars. Each event presented its own unique engineering challenges. . There was lots of trial and error.”.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2020

Children in preschool and early elementary grades are in what Piaget called the “pre-operational” stage. That’s one of the reasons robotics is an effective way to introduce computer science, engineering, computational thinking, and critical thinking—the robot becomes a physical expression of the STEAM concepts that the teacher presents.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

With the belief that STEM skills are best acquired starting at a young age, we start building foundational skills early in elementary school. Starting at age 5, we offer coding, robotics, virtual reality, STEM-related clubs, and competitive team opportunities. We utilize hands-on, innovative STEM curriculum to bring learning to life.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 20, 2023

They also added what they won’t do with [AI-assisted text generators] in the pledge, such as I won't use [AI-assisted text generators] for homework assignments and presentations. It is one of many activities from ISTE-GM AI Explorations Hands-on Guides for Elementary Teachers. They used it in a future city project.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 26, 2017

Unbeknownst to parents, all first-grade classes in a suburban Los Angeles elementary school were successfully taught by teacher robots during the 2015-2016 school year. “I wanted to see if they could teach real students, because we’ve seen robots help children with social-emotional learning.”

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

Naper Elementary School students could be the envy of their peers when it comes to a labyrinth for testing their robotic skills. Like many local elementary schools, Naperville acquired the robotic balls to teach the basic concepts of computer coding. Luke was looking forward to having a maze at his school.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

From small programmable robots to programming languages at the upper level, Computer Science is an essential 21st Century skill and method of thinking and creating that is applicable to many fields besides Computer Science. He has been an active member of the Microsoft Innovative Expert Educator program since 2011.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

In Georgia’s Columbia County School District , for example, students in teacher Erica Cox’s class use Google Drawings and other G Suite apps to illustrate and create presentations. . They also develop presentation skills, discussing their work with the school’s many visitors interested in the coding program , including Iowa’s governor. . “It

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

elementary school, I have worked with many students who have experienced trauma. I once taught a student with trauma who only approached art experiences if robots and cardboard boxes were involved. Sometimes this resulted in the student beginning art class by taping together a robot out of boxes.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Ollie robots [link]. Chad explains how he presents those choices to students so they aren’t overwhelmed. Ozobot robots [link]. The move to middle school comes after almost fifteen years in elementary education as a third grade teacher and as an elementary library media specialist. LittleBits kits [link].

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 12, 2016

Here are ten of the top Math-and-tech tips according to Ask a Tech Teacher readers: C-STEM Studio — A Great Way to Blend Math and Robotics. Math Books for Elementary Grades. 10 Tech Tools for Your Math Class. Zap Zap Math–Clever, Robust Math App for K-6. Celebrate Pi With Your Students. 32 Websites to Support Math Automaticity in K-5.

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

It stresses that educators be flexible in terms of how they present content and engage students, and it also includes support for students with disabilities and those who are learning English. In addition, the report covers AI and data privacy.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 28, 2021

And we also looked at whether home robots could come to classrooms, and that one made the list as well. Should Robots Replace Teachers? Robots are having a moment—including the announcement this year of a new home robot by Amazon. Sometime early in elementary school, kids are put on one of two paths: regular or gifted.

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eSchool News

APRIL 6, 2021

Vrbas, who worked with his middle school students to create an automatic watering system for the school garden, was recognized for his creative use of Vernier sensors to introduce engineering and robotics concepts or practices to his students. I just presented the problem to my students and they took off with it,” said Vrbas.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 24, 2019

the Ergobot to teach both Forces & Motion and Programming & Robotics. in a robotics and programming application (with PASCO’s ErgoBot). You can also visit PASCO website’s Digital Library for hundreds of free labs and experiments that can be sorted by age group (elementary, MS, HS, AP, or University) or subject.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 7, 2019

This year alone, Juliet has used 3D printers, servo motors and microcontrollers to build the parts needed to construct a therapeutic robotic dog that she hopes will help those afraid of canines overcome their fears, a project she did as part of a lesson in her English class. On a recent weekday, J.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 10, 2017

Elementary-age students think this is true, but something happens between 4th and 8th grade. Revel in that feeling of accomplishment that comes with doing the impossible–finding the answer to a calculus formula (or division problem) or programming a robot to walk across the room. Albert Einstein. C-STEM Studio.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JANUARY 15, 2019

I have delivered hundreds of workshops and presentations. EIE – Engineering is Elementary supports educators and children with curricula and professional development that develop engineering literacy. Click on the links provided and below to find lessons, materials, and robotics education discussion forums.

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Kathy Schrock

MAY 9, 2018

I have had the chance to use Wonder Workshop's Dot, Dash, and Cue robots at various conference sessions. But these sessions were always guided by the presenter, so I never really got a chance to explore how to code with the robots. The Cue has a fun personality which makes it feel like a true AI robot!

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techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

Looking an engaging way of connecting Robotics and Coding with elementary age students? In Robotics, often we use code to create a function on a physical robot. Using the Scratch/Wedo extension , students can work in the reverse direction, using their physical robot to manipulate their code! Check it out!

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 8, 2021

We’re going to finish up our robotics badge by making a toothbrush robot,” she announced to four fellow members of Mobile, Alabama’s Girl Scout Troop 8274 in June. MacKenzie Brackett demonstrates a toothbrush robot wiring technique to three troop members attending via Zoom Credit: Danielle Dreilinger for The Hechinger Report.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 25, 2018

The ability to collaborate on writing assignments, presentations, spreadsheets, etc. 6 Robotics —Robots 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.

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techlearning

JUNE 11, 2018

One of my biggest takeaways from the FETC conference in January was seeing the Root robot live. Basically, Root is everything I was looking for in a coding robot, and I could not wait to try it out. What you want to know is my first impressions of the robot, right? Well, let's say its good, REALLY GOOD.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 16, 2017

A robot built by students to research endangered frogs in Lake Titicaca, in Peru, being tested in June, 2016, by Lindsey Hamblin (left), then a Skyline High School senior, and Callie Meyers, then a Skyline junior. The project that has caused the biggest splash came from the Innovation Center’s aquatic robotics team. LONGMONT, Colo. —

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Education Superhighway

MAY 24, 2018

If you have any doubts that digital learning is transforming education, look no further than these presentations from students at Illinois’ TECH 2018 event this year: Robots in the Art Room. As students at New Holland-Middletown Elementary District 88 remarked, “In our classroom, we use Chromebooks for many things.

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