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6 Must-have Skills for New Tech Teachers Plus Two Extra

Ask a Tech Teacher

Can you please-please-please fix my iPad? Develop troubleshooting skills to address issues that arise during lessons or when students encounter difficulties with software or hardware. Use your iPhone as a timer for a speed test or the iPad for reading. This can be via iPads, the class computers, or whatever is available.

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Looking for a Class Robot? Try Robo Wunderkind

Ask a Tech Teacher

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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6 Digital tools that encourage computational thinking

Neo LMS

Kodable is available to download on iOS devices (iPhone and iPad) and desktops. Ozobot is an online tool that allows students to code robots included in their kits, which can be ordered online and offline. Read more: Are classroom robots the NextGen of learning?

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How to Select a Complete Digital Education Solution Provider

ViewSonic Education

The most important factors to consider are the type of software and hardware offered by the provider and how they can benefit your classroom. 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.

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Websites and Apps to Support Hour of Code

Ask a Tech Teacher

Stencyl –build games without coding with downloaded software. BeeBop –based on the Beebop floor robot–free. Cargo-Bot —logic iPad game. Move the Turtle –programming via iPad for middle school. C-STEM Studio –download to teach computers, science, technology, engineering and math with robotics. Cato’s Hike (K+).

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The Best LEGO Robot Kits In 2021

Fractus Learning

Table of Contents What Makes The Best LEGO Robotics Kits and Why? LEGO Robot kits introduce and strengthen the skills of those interested in robotics and STEM-educational toys. Educators use robot kits to teach students STEM-related topics, including coding, robotics, electronics, and building skills. Age Group.

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Hour of Code Website and App Suggestions for K-8

Ask a Tech Teacher

How to train your robot –a lesson plan from Dr. Techniko. Program a human robot (unplugged). Hopscotch –programming on the iPad. Hopscotch –programming on the iPad. How do you program a robot –BBC’s version of this topic; includes a video, game, and more. RoboMind –downloaded software.