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What it Takes to Integrate Robotics and Coding into the Classroom

EdTech Magazine

What it Takes to Integrate Robotics and Coding into the Classroom. It starts with a game of Robot Turtles, a board game by Thinkfun that’s being used at Hubbard Woods School in Winnetka, Ill., Within HWS and District 36’s other four schools, this is the first step of a journey that will touch on coding and robotics at each grade level.

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Trends and challenges impacting CTE in 2024–and beyond

eSchool News

For K-12 leaders to succeed in creating high-quality CTE programming, here are five key trends and challenges I believe will affect this important field in 2024 and beyond. For example, think about learning about X, Y, and Z in math classes. Administrators (and parents) need to understand that CTE career pathways are highly attractive.

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Focus on 21st-century skills: 3 Digital trends in K-12 education

Neo LMS

3 Digital trends in K-12 education. Using the internet to learn more about the world, to prepare for a job, or to better understand concepts such as law, finance , robotics, and so on, might be quite helpful. Read more: 14 Awesome examples of Critical Thinking EdTech. Computer literacy: Students need to develop both.

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Top 10 K–12 Educational Technology Trends

techlearning

Here’s a roundup of today’s top edtech trends: 1 1:1 Devices —This trend seems to continue to expand. The idea of having a device for every student is a highly desirable goal for most, and this trend will likely continue for years to come as schools gradually build their programs until they reach 1:1 status.

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

eSchool News

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. Take, for example, leadership. But something about AI is different. Namely, its remarkable speed.

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eSchool News launches innovative Robotics Guide for educators

eSchool News

We are excited to bring you the very first in a series of eSchool News Guides , which are full of resources, tips, trends, and insight from industry experts on a variety of topics that are essential to the classroom, school, and district. In the guide, we take a look at resources to make robotics instruction a bit more manageable.

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Friday 5: STEAM education in action

eSchool News

STEAM education is trending at an opportune time: The COVID-19 pandemic caused learning loss across the board, and a STEAM-centered curriculum that engages students while weaving important 21st-century education principles into real-world lessons is critical for success. And these are just a few STEM and STEAM education examples.

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