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Looking for a Class Robot? Try Robo Wunderkind

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There are a lot of options if you want to bring programmable robots to your classroom. It is a build-a-robot kit designed to introduce children ages six and up to coding and robotics as well as the fun of problem-solving and creative thinking. If I were to rate myself with robotics, I might be closer to a 5 than a 10.

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How to Select a Complete Digital Education Solution Provider

ViewSonic Education

Over the past few years, there has been a huge influx of education technology resources available to schools – from tablets and robotics to online platforms and digital whiteboards. While there are always new products being introduced into the market, schools have started to become wiser in the ways they make their decisions.

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How to Create a Classroom That’s a Safe Space for Failure

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Bycraft, our robot goes backward!” And off they went, to work on yet another version of their robot. One of my main areas of focus is middle school robotics; I love these classes with all my heart. How have you made robotics boring? I had them create a robot zoo. Is it supposed to go that way?” I asked, smiling. “No!”

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All the Upgrades and Updates From Apple, Google and More at ISTE 2018

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Software Updates Google is reorganizing its Classroom platform to make it easier to sort materials by topic. UBTECH Robotics introduces a new robotics kit and curriculum, UKIT, and Yanshee, a robot with an AI interface with a programmable Raspberry Pi. What, too soon?) Check out the complete roundup below.

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How Leveraging Curiosity May Keep Students Engaged From Afar

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League, a robotics program created through an alliance between FIRST ? This newfound passion led Bongiorno to transition to teaching general technology in the classroom and, eventually, robotics. A few of them come together to discuss what’s going on in class and utilize Google Whiteboard to share notes.

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Technology Tools for Teaching and Learning

eSchool News

Educators should identify specific learning outcomes and consider how a particular tool aligns with those outcomes and how it can enhance or complement those objectives. Coding platforms and robotics kits offer hands-on learning experiences, allowing students to apply programming concepts in a tangible way.

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How to start a project-based-learning movement in your district

eSchool News

My students have used HyperCard, Macromedia Director, FileMaker Pro, and Google Apps to work on some really amazing projects. One of my students from a robotics class once said to me: “Your class is the only challenging class that I have in this school.” However, I have discovered that students are also looking to be challenged.

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