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Friday 5: K-12 coding

eSchool News

India has even introduced coding from class six, based on the country’s new education policy. Coding and robotics can help students develop critical skills for success after high school, highlighting the importance of coding in real life. Introducing students to coding and robotics gives them early exposure to STEM in general.

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3 things to consider when introducing a K-12 coding or robotics program

eSchool News

K-12 teachers and administrators have been listening to policy makers and industry leaders warn of the need for computer science instruction in U.S. estimates there will be 50 million new technology jobs created by 2030 as automation transforms the workforce. schools for years. And the evidence they cite is compelling. For instance….

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The Future Is Bright With Women in STEM

MIND Research Institute

Throughout the month, our organization was excited to find ways to highlight women - particularly women in STEM - who are making a difference in the world. Source: The STEM Gap: Women and Girls in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. The STEM Gap is one of those most challenging problems. Danielle Boyer.

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Why we love our coding & robotics tools

eSchool News

And even though 15 states have adopted a policy to give all high school students access to computer science courses, universities prepare way fewer computer science teachers than we need. Coding and robotics programs. Our robot, Milo , has been a great addition to our school team. They especially love dancing with him.

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Trends and challenges impacting CTE in 2024–and beyond

eSchool News

Aided by advancements in technology, manufacturing has made a huge comeback in the United States, and skilled workers are now in high demand. That is why STEM education is so important in elementary and middle school. K-12 leaders also must work with policy makers to establish flexible credentialing options for CTE instructors.

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Evidence Is Mounting That Calculus Should Be Changed. Will Instructors Heed It?

Edsurge

Calculus is a critical on-ramp to careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). While there’s been progress of late, it’s been “uneven” and Black, Hispanic and women workers are still underrepresented in some STEM fields. But getting to those careers means surviving the academic journey.

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Vernier Software & Technology Offers New Activities for the mBot™ Robot to Teach Coding and Robotics

techlearning

BEAVERTON, Oregon, June 25, 2018 — Vernier Software & Technology recently launched Coding with mBot: Self-Driving Vehicles activities module written for the mBot™ by MakeBlock. Students can use the mBot robot and Vernier-created activities to master introductory coding and programming skills through hands-on, standards-aligned learning.