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Girl Scouts against the world

The Hechinger Report

We’re going to finish up our robotics badge by making a toothbrush robot,” she announced to four fellow members of Mobile, Alabama’s Girl Scout Troop 8274 in June. MacKenzie Brackett demonstrates a toothbrush robot wiring technique to three troop members attending via Zoom Credit: Danielle Dreilinger for The Hechinger Report.

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A Hyperdoc Unit That Will Blow Your Mind!

Shake Up Learning

Designed to help students dig deeper into the book, The Wild Robot by Peter Brown. Pick up a copy of the Hyperdoc Handbook or visit their website to learn more. This Hyperdoc novel study was designed to accompany the reading of the book The Wild Robot by Peter Brown during the Global Read Aloud (GRA). making STEM connections.

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The Ultimate Teacher Gift Guide 2017

Shake Up Learning

From Spiderman and R2-D2 Sphero robots to adult coloring books to those dream items like drones! The Hyperdoc Handbook. Bit Starter Pack, the Smart Robot Toy. Chibitronics Chibi Lights Circuit Stickers STEM Starter Kit. . Wonder Workshop Dash Robot. Just in time for Black Friday, let the shopping begin!

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AI in the Classroom: A Complete AI Classroom Guide

The CoolCatTeacher

Brad went on to be the founding Director of Curriculum and Instruction for a STEM-focused network of schools dedicated to authentic learning by tackling real-world problems. But I think expect that as a teacher, if all you're asking students to do is work that an AI robot can do. I mean, it's a whole new world, but it's nothing.

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The Ultimate Teacher Gift Guide 2016

Shake Up Learning

The Hyperdoc Handbook. Wonder Workshop Dot Robotics Kit. Chibitronics Chibi Lights Circuit Stickers STEM Starter Kit. Wonder Workshop Dash & Dot Robot Wonder Pack. Double Robotics Telepresence Robot for iPad. FREE eBook : The Guide to Google Certifications. FREE eBook: The Google Cheat Sheets eBook.

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The ‘Maker’ Movement: Understanding What the Research Says

Marketplace K-12

Some fear the corporatization of Maker education, particularly as schools and policymakers have embraced the movement as a way to promote STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education and workforce preparation. The seminal handbook for teachers and educators who want to bring Maker Education into their schools and classrooms.

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Epic Guide To Game Based Learning

The CoolCatTeacher

Builder Bowls – Builder Bowls revolve around a wide range of immersive technologies, including Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), simulations, video games, caves and domes, 3D printing and robotics. Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM). STEM Games for Change. Pedagogy first, then technology.