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eSchool News launches innovative Robotics Guide for educators

eSchool News

This first guide, the eSchool News Robotics Guide , offers expert insight on why robotics is quickly becoming a cornerstone of classroom instruction. In the guide, we take a look at resources to make robotics instruction a bit more manageable. Have you dreamed of building a robotics education program in your school or district?

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Trashbots: How Some Students Are Helping Educate the World in Robotics

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This post is about a pair of brothers and their inspiration approach to educating the world in the realm of robotics using a low-cost way that “up-cycles” existing everyday materials to build their creations. STEM kits have been seen as a solution, but have limited impact because they require major infrastructure, and are expensive.

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These Amazing Kids Toys Are on Sale- Grab Them

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

They’re brilliant educational tools in disguise—think of them as little trojan horses of learning. Take for instance the Fisher-Price Code ‘n Learn Kinderbot. You may see a toy robot, but what I see is a perfect gateway for kids aged 3-6 years into the world of coding. It’s discounted at 15% for $59.99

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New Tools for STEM Education

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

April, 2015 Looking for new ways to make STEM education more engaging? From fundamental math and engineering to hands-on electronics and robotics, here are some new products that have been creating a.read more. math resources'

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Best Fisher-Price and Thomas & Friends Toys for Kids

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

They’re brilliant educational tools in disguise—think of them as little trojan horses of learning. Take for instance the Fisher-Price Code ‘n Learn Kinderbot. You may see a toy robot, but what I see is a perfect gateway for kids aged 3-6 years into the world of coding. It’s discounted at 15% for $59.99

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K-12 Dealmaking: EverFi Raises $40 Million; Wonder Workshop Picks Up $20 Million

Marketplace K-12

In the latest dealmaking news, ed-tech company EverFi has raised $40 million from investors who include Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos and Google chairman Eric Schmidt, while children’s robot company Wonder Workshop raised $20 million. Also last month, EverFi acquired compliance education company LawRoom for an undisclosed sum.

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Saturday is the Online Global Student Conference - "STEM + Entrepreneurship" (plus we make our call for volunteers!)

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Assisting teachers and administrators in understanding how STEM and entrepreneurship impact learning both in and out of the classroom. Strengthening the relationship between students, teachers, and administrators about STEM + entrepreneurship in the curriculum.