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Why educational robotics is a critical STEM learning tool

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Engineering is a critical part of STEM education, and engineers play a role in creating, improving, and maintaining some of today’s most valued and essential things, from smartphones and airplanes to zippers and roller coasters. This motivates students to tackle more difficult challenges.

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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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Robotics and Computer Science for Elementary Level Learners

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I absolutely love all of the new robotics toys that have been coming out for elementary age learners. One of my gifted girls noted, “Where do all of these robots come from?” I am an advocate of student-centric learning and giving them choices as to which instructional activities they would like to engage.

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KinderLab Robotics Donates Robot Kits to Connect Schools in Pennsylvania and Guatemala

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Waltham, MA — KinderLab Robotics today announced that it has donated four KIBO robot kits to La Puerta Abierta , a school in Santiago Atitlán, Guatemala. Through coding and collaboration, they’ll be learning to connect ideas and concepts together from a great distance. About KIBO – The Playful STEAM Robot.

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5 Unplugged Hour of Code Activities

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Let’s reinforce that goal by stepping away from the digital device, recognize that critical thinking and problem-solving apply to any part of life, even without a computer, iPad, or smartphone in hand. The second student (called a robot) takes those directions and follows them exactly to see if they can do what is asked.

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6 Unplugged Hour of Code Activities

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Let’s reinforce that goal by stepping away from digital device, recognize that these skills — critical thinking and problem-solving — apply to any part of life, even without a computer, iPad, or smartphone in hand. Looking for a Class Robot? Root Robotics–Great Way to Extend Hour of Code. Ages 12-17.

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5 Practical applications of IoT in the classroom

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IoT in education impacts the school, the teacher, and the student offering modern solutions for a safe, engaging, and motivating learning environment. Moreover, these boards facilitate the employment of interactive learning and collaboration in class. It is also useful in developing empathy and boosting the learning process.

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