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Sphero, LittleBits and Other Robots Bring Technology to Life

EdTech Magazine

Sphero, LittleBits and Other Robots Bring Technology to Life. Josh Stumpenhorst got hooked on robotics three years ago when his son showed him the Sphero BB-8, a baseball-sized, self-propelled robot based on the Star Wars droid. Literally, all you need is a tablet or Chromebook, then just plug it in and charge it,” he says.

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School STEM Labs Inspire Students, Power Innovation

EdTech Magazine

Thomas School near Seattle hopes to encourage students to develop a passion for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) by starting them young and engaging them with cool, new learning spaces featuring robots and 3D virtual reality computers. Robots and Virtual Reality Provide Hands-On Experience.

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5 Best Practices for STEM Education Spaces

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One spot will house tables where students can connect their tablets to a large video monitor. They work on any project they want, such as robotics. He is a regular contributor to the CDW family of technology magazines. The second floor is a highly configurable makerspace with the potential to cultivate abstract inventiveness.

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Technology Underscores the Promise of a New School Year

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Many will also have new laptops or tablets through one-to-one computing programs , upgraded classroom technology for blended learning , and teachers trained to more effectively use technology to personalize instruction. This year, the district expanded its one-to-one computing program to its middle schools. . by Marquita Brown.

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K–12 Districts Prepare Students for Careers in the Tech-Dominated Economy

EdTech Magazine

The district is also starting a program that will distribute tablets to students for e-learning at home. In the tournament, middle school teams compete in 14 events, including Lego robotics, video production and the 3D Derby, where participants use a 3D printer to design and produce cars, and then race them.

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Montour School District Prepares Students for an AI Future

EdTech Magazine

Today, experts predict that by 2025, AI-powered robots will be driving our cars, diagnosing the sick and even delivering our pizzas. Students will also interact with Cozmo , a robot companion powered by artificial intelligence. . Montour School District Prepares Students for an AI Future. eli.zimmerman_9856. Thu, 08/23/2018 - 12:35.

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Here Is What the Right Tools for Mixed Reality in the Classroom Look Like

EdTech Magazine

The cube comes to life when using specific MERGE Cube apps , which can be downloaded and used on students’ tablets or phones. They enthusiastically placed dinosaurs, robots, animals and other 3D objects around the library. A physical interactive AR tool — like the MERGE Cube — is a good choice for grabbing your students’ attention.

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