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15 Unusual Projects for Hour of Code

Ask a Tech Teacher

Human robot. This is so simple, you’re going to love it: Open the QR Code reader on your phone or mobile device. The recipient will automatically have it on their mobile device–no worries about losing it. Here are some of my favorite unplugged activities: Human Robot. Coding with pixel art. Human algorithm.

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4 K-12 Ed Tech Trends to Watch in 2018

EdTech Magazine

Using the mobile and online technology already in place, students can better track and tailor their academic experiences ,” writes Lynch. In the vein of VR, Lynch also notes that virtual laboratories, which allow students to try lab exercises with no pressure of getting it right, will likely start to emerge.

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The Best Engineering Toys For Kids

Fractus Learning

What to Look for in STEM Toys Engineering Toys Compared Best Engineering Kits For Kids Reviewed Building Sets Circuits and Electronic Games Robot Toys. An engineering kit can be a construction set, a video game, a board game, a robot kit with coding ideas, a physics activity, or a science kit. Robot Toys. 4 robot vehicle.

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30 Sites & Apps for Learning to Program or Code

techlearning

Learn Coding, Robot Maintenance with Cozmo ] *This list is in alphabetical order. This is done by dragging and dropping code to make your robot dance. Kids'n'Code - A nice iPad app for younger students learning the basics fo coding as they control robots to solve simple puzzles. Awbie, Jam, and Duo).

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Top Blog Posts of January 2016

The CoolCatTeacher

Our students are going to be designing apps together using the latest in mobile app development technology and compassion-based engineering concepts from Angela Maiers. Get outside, get some exercise. Top Tips for Teaching with Robots (using Sphero!). And now, poof! January is gone. What an epic group of teachers.

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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. Using this app, kids can explore outer space, meet some dinosaurs, build a robot, become a superhero, and more – all in one whimsical world full of Sago Mini friends. The platform also offers fun games, rewards and virtual badges.

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15 Tools for Self Paced Learning

Technology Tidbits

Finally, Self-paced learning is becoming more and more prevalent in schools w/ the integration of BYOD (bring your own device) or mobile learning. One of the most popular sites around for self-paced learning where students can watch animated movies w/ the robot Moby then answer questions regarding the subject.

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