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KinderLab Robotics Debuts AI Curriculum for Young Learners

eSchool News

Waltham, MA – KinderLab Robotics , a leader in educational STEAM robotics for grades pre-K–5, has launched Thinking with KIBO: Introducing Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Early Grades , a free curriculum designed to help students understand how AI tools work and think critically about how these tools can improve lives in their communities.

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6 Digital tools that encourage computational thinking

Neo LMS

Computational thinking is an innovative approach to teaching that redesigns the STEM and ELA curriculums on a new framework. Teachers all over the world have embraced the use of coding and programming in their classrooms, adapting the online materials for various subjects that stretch beyond the borders of STEM.

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World’s Largest Robotics Competition Returns: Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation to Host Live Remote VEX Robotics World Championship

eSchool News

The Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation , a 501c3 nonprofit and VEX Robotics , is back to showcase the incredible talent and skill of a range of student competitors by hosting the first-ever Live Remote VEX Robotics World Championship May 17-29, 2021.

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AI in the Classroom — Educators Share Their Personal Challenges and Successes

Edsurge

Then, they can develop their interest in taking other STEM courses as they continue in middle school and high school. We were piloting and exploring a STEM course for sixth grade students. I am excited to help teachers teach coding while telling a story, thinking about how we can intertwine literacy and STEM.

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

Edsurge

Bycraft, our robot goes backward!” And off they went, to work on yet another version of their robot. It’s much more impactful if I give some guidelines and constraints, but really let the students decide where to take it. One of my main areas of focus is middle school robotics; I love these classes with all my heart.

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9 Magnificent Meccano Toys for Encouraging STEM Skills

Fractus Learning

What’s more, Meccano toys teach kids valuable STEM skills (science, technology, engineering and math) through play. Junior builders learn the value of following step-by-step guidelines and build confidence as they complete each design. Personal Robot. Ever dreamed of owning your own robot? 9 Best Meccano Toys.

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8 great ways to STEAM up your class with Sphero (and other edtech)

eSchool News

Twice as many Americans use computing in their jobs, with half of these positions in non-STEM fields. It’s more important than ever to incorporate STEM and STEAM principles into the classroom to prepare our students for the workforce. It usually helps to have a process in place, but with STEAM, don’t model lessons.

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