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3 Basic Things Every School Should Teach Relating to Technology

The CoolCatTeacher

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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Wonder Workshop’s Amazing Dash

Ask a Tech Teacher

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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What Is Your Why?: The Importance of Computer Science Education

Digital Promise

Vancouver Public Schools (VPS) Director of Technology Mark Ray stated, “When students can control and build something and have an opportunity to have a small amount of control, it is powerful for engagement in school and as individuals.” Integrating with the Maker Movement. The post What Is Your Why?:

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How one educator made computer science a “must” during COVID

eSchool News

Administrators, technology leaders, classroom teachers, and educators in all roles have persevered as they taught each and every one of their students during a global pandemic. This may include group onboardings, webinars, PD sessions, lesson plans, and prebuilt examples. Nominee : Nick Baskwill. Nominated by : Unruly Studios.

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PASCO Motion Sensor–A Must for Science Classes

Ask a Tech Teacher

PASCO Scientific is the global leader in developing technology-based solutions for hands-on science. No matter the technology mix in the classroom, everyone shares the same user experience, with learning focused on the subject matter not the hardware, thus simplifying classroom management for the teacher. What is PASCO Scientific.

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ChatGPT Teacher Tips  Part 4 – Teacher Writing Assistant

EdTechTeacher

Each post will focus on a practical strategy for using ChatGPT and will include ideas for both elementary and secondary school teachers. And ChatGPT provides human-like writing, so what it creates won’t sound robotic. Check out our first tip here! Here is the fourth part of our series:] Why ChatGPT as a Teacher Writing Assistant?

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Profile of Asbury Park (NJ) Superintendent Sancha Gray

techlearning

Upper elementary students receive formal golf instruction by a PGA-certified golf pro at the country club, creating a great opportunity to learn etiquette and social graces in addition to a lifelong sport they might not otherwise have access to. TECH USED ? READ 180, System 44, iRead, MATH 180 ?

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