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How robotic gamification helped my elementary students love STEM

eSchool News

Educators have found a solution to this problem: gamification. Through the CoderZ Robotics curriculum, kids learn to create, manage, and communicate with cyber robots in a virtual setting by inputting code. Learning is more accessible because virtual robots do not require hardware, space, or other associated costs.

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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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Friday 5: K-12 coding

eSchool News

Coding and robotics can help students develop critical skills for success after high school, highlighting the importance of coding in real life. Introducing students to coding and robotics gives them early exposure to STEM in general. Coding and robotics can be introduced in any subject, with a little creativity.

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Racism is a subtle, silent enemy of STEM classrooms

eSchool News

Many students of color have been dissuaded from STEM and attending higher-level courses due to their past academic performance or solely based on their backgrounds. Every student should be able to see diversity in the STEM fields. However, are counselors allowing every student to pursue their dreams, regardless of their situation?

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What Technology is Used in Teaching and Learning?

eSchool News

Among technology tools used in the classroom, one strong example is the use of educational robotics kits, such as LEGO Mindstorms. These kits combine physical building elements with programmable components, allowing students to design, build, and program robots.

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Racism is a subtle, silent enemy of STEM classrooms

eSchool News

Many students of color have been dissuaded from STEM and attending higher-level courses due to their past academic performance or solely based on their backgrounds. Every student should be able to see diversity in the STEM fields. However, are counselors allowing every student to pursue their dreams, regardless of their situation?

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How Do You Use Technology to Improve Your Learning?

eSchool News

Among technology tools for teaching and learning, an engaging example of technology as a K-12 learning tool is educational gamification platforms. Educational gamification tools are versatile, applicable across various subjects, and encourage critical thinking skills. What is an example of technology as a learning tool?