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How K–12 Classrooms Can Benefit from Robotics

EdTech Magazine

How K–12 Classrooms Can Benefit from Robotics. Cracking the K–12 connection code requires a new approach, one that combines active-learning pedagogy with robotics in the classroom to deliver an interactive, immersive learning experience. . MORE FROM EDTECH: See how education robotics companies are invigorating K–12 learning.

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Current Trends in Education

eSchool News

Key points: Current education trends point to personalization and accessibility Keeping up with current trends in education is essential for educators Learn more about K-12 Tech Innovation News In the dynamic landscape of K-12 education, several trends are shaping the way students learn and educators teach.

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STEM programs can’t keep up with AI–let’s focus on Power Skills

eSchool News

Attend any education event today, and one phrase will echo in the halls: artificial intelligence. Past educational trends aimed to keep up with emerging technologies. From typing and computer skills, to coding, robotics, and drones–there’s been a sense of urgency about introducing STEM into schools, and for good reason.

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IT#1: What’s next in ed-tech? These 18 trends

eSchool News

I do a lot of speaking about ed-tech trends, and none of my talks seem to get larger audiences than those that address new or emerging technologies. The answer to the second question of what trends are most important in your school/school district requires some work on your part. Next page: The key trends. Students as Creators.

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3 best practices to create a STEM-focused school

eSchool News

Starting at age 5, we offer coding, robotics, virtual reality, STEM-related clubs, and competitive team opportunities. In addition to the STEM focus, we also emphasize our relationships with our families and our community through home visits and inviting families to events at our schools. Infuse STEM into all subject areas.

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Is Education Entering the ‘Age of Alternatives’?

Edsurge

Even popular culture, where robot teachers and wired students have been a staple of science fiction for decades, demonstrates our tendency to project current beliefs that schools should “leverage” (i.e., A review of the history of American schools and educational reform reveal other trends educational vision and pedagogy seem to be following.

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FETC 2018: How K–12 Teachers and Leaders Can Maximize Their Experience

EdTech Magazine

Strategize Your Event Agenda. Look through each day’s events to determine which ones will be most beneficial to you. Once you have decided which events you’re going to attend, you should leave a bit of extra time in-between for networking at the convention and checking out the Expo. Within the four-day conference from Jan.