Digital Promise

JANUARY 16, 2020

The new cohort includes 26 educators from across the United States and Canada, selected for their excellence in powerful teaching and learning with technology. HP Teaching Fellows Exemplify Powerful Learning. Zelia Capitao-Tavares, grades 4-5 teacher and Technology Coach at Toronto District School Board, Ontario.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 22, 2021

One of the great silver linings of COVID has been an increased focus on existing inequities and students’ social-emotional learning needs, and the critical importance of addressing both. 2021 really showed us the potential that technology and school-to-home connection could play in a student’s education.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Schuler and Gaines shared five imperatives for technology leadership in K–12 schools in the first installment of CoSN’s webinar series, “ The Empowered Superintendent ,” which seeks to guide district leaders and encourage teachers, students and parents to embrace and support new technology initiatives.

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Hapara

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] While edtech tools are in most classrooms, not every educator understands how to use technology in meaningful ways. Student engagement was the main driver to teaching the learning outcomes, and Heather helped educators do this with technology.

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techlearning

MARCH 20, 2018

Wonder Workshop , creator of Dash, Dot, and Cue robots, today announced the Teach Wonder initiative, a collaboration with state-based nonprofit partners designed to give every educator the knowledge and skills needed to bring state-of-the-art coding and robotics experiences into the classroom.

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Hapara

JUNE 7, 2023

Where : Pennsylvania Convention Center, 122B Session type : Participate and share: Forum Session focus : This session will explore TeachMeet, a type of teacher-driven professional learning. You’ll learn why that matters when evaluating and using technology. View Sessions Details >> Lights, sensors, action!

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Dangerously Irrelevant

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

This summer I worked with over 150 teachers in Virginia to redesign lessons and units for deeper learning, greater student agency, more authentic work, and rich technology infusion. During the first week all of the administrators in the district read Harnessing Technology for Deeper Learning and engaged in a virtual book study.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 28, 2021

In a recent edWebinar sponsored by Unruly Splats , Lauren Watkins, Marketing Director, and Christine Danhoff, Technology Integration Specialist at Genoa Area Local Schools in Ohio, advocate integrating coding and computer science into core subjects such as math, music, art, world language, English, and physical education. Join the Community.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 13, 2022

Our research-backed micro-credentials are digital certifications that verify an individual’s competence in a specific skill or set of skills, regardless of where and how they learned them. King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT). Building Bridges to Careers (BB2C). Teach for America – Las Vegas.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Educators are encouraged to view AI not merely as a technological advancement but as a tool to enhance and augment the human experience. They developed a pollination device using robotics to pollinate flowers. How can educators prepare students for an evolving future influenced by artificial intelligence?

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Research has found that effective professional development is content-focused, incorporates active learning and supports collaboration. When teachers have this kind of professional learning that is relevant to their work and professional goals, they have improved job satisfaction. I wouldn’t have learned robotics.

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EdTechTeacher

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

But, metaverse technologies are growing quickly and have enormous implications for the future of teaching and learning. That said, the metaverse’s underlying technologies are expanding rapidly and many experts believe the metaverse will become ubiquitous in the near future. Post by Tom Daccord. Yes and no.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

As aspects of pre-pandemic life slowly emerge from nearly two years of masking, testing, and social distancing, educators are once again gathering at edtech conferences to experience the latest and greatest solutions, digital tools, and professional learning opportunities. service.

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Edsurge

APRIL 8, 2019

Though I was technology savvy, none of my classwork or student teaching prepared me for this. At the time, my district didn't offer any professional development (PD) opportunities to prepare educators without a computer science background to teach CS in their classes. It was my first full-time teaching job.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 17, 2024

Moderator Erica Hart from EVERFI began the discussion with a definition of work-based learning, which included alignment of classroom and workplace learning; the application of academic, technological, and employability skills in a work setting; and support from classroom and workplace mentors.

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Barrow Media Center: Expect the Miraculous

JANUARY 29, 2016

This year, our library is fortunate to have a robotics loan from Birdbrain Technologies. We have 12 Finch robots that we are using throughout the year for coding experiences for our students. Currently, a group of 2nd-5th graders are meeting every Friday for one hour to learn to code these robots and create projects with them.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 24, 2022

In a fifth-grade class at Redlands Unified School District in California, students sit in pairs, building LEGO® Education robots that hop. Building robots, sailboats and pulleys also helps students see how to apply their learning to real-world situations. They're laughing, chatting and (sometimes) getting a bit frustrated.

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eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2024

Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education today announced that its no-cost, augmented-reality (AR) learning resource— Sandbox AR —has surpassed the 1 million download milestone in the Apple iTunes store. To learn more about Discovery Education’s entire suite of AR/VR resources, visit the company’s immersive learning website  here. 

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The Shake Up Learning Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2022

This powerful tool can provide a space for teacher-to-teacher collaboration, professional learning and support, parent communication, and even special projects and enrichment classes for students. Or one for the Robotics Club, National Honor Society, Made with Code, Girls/Boys Scouts, etc. Online Professional Learning.

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Discovery Education

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

STEM professionals work in nearly all industries and for a variety of organizations. In their everyday lives, people with STEM backgrounds engage in investigative and diagnostic experiences to seek solutions to real-world problems and enhance technological innovations—sharing their exciting findings and successes with the world.

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eSchool News

APRIL 20, 2021

April 20, 2021 – After a rigorous evaluation, the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) has added CoderZ to its online list of professional learning programs. The list enables K-12 computer science (CS) teachers to find quality professional development opportunities and associated curriculum that fit their needs and goals.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 17, 2019

One example is an anecdotal approach to teaching robot obstacle detection. Students can become guarded when learning a challenging topic such as robotics. By programming humor into the personalities of the robots, students’ interactions with funny and quirky robots can reduce anxiety and increase creativity and engagement.

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Digital Promise

JULY 27, 2018

Makerspaces support hands-on exploration and learning. They are most often associated with STEM education (science, technology, engineering and math). My research explores how teachers work together to explore news ways of teaching and learning through makerspaces. And these are just some of the benefits teachers are reporting.

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Tom Murray

JUNE 24, 2016

The Need to Make Instruction More Personal for Students – The teacher-centric, industrial-age model of classroom instruction will not prepare tomorrow’s students for a world of work where automation and robots have removed many of today’s traditional, low-paying, low-skilled jobs. Gear: Personalized Professional Learning ).

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

You can view their most recent presentation here, Leveraging Technology to Strengthen Relationships, Ease Anxiety, and Empower All Learners. I had a chance to talk with Jason Innes, the Director of Curriculum, Training, and Management for KinderLab Robotics. KinderLab Robotics is dedicated to universal STEAM literacy.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

She also has students play a partner game where one person is a programmer and one is a robot. The programmer must draw a program for their robot using different symbols, like move forward, jump, or squat. With technology or unplugged activities, students can not only participate in an Hour of Code, but continue throughout the year.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 17, 2023

He also noted the importance of programs like Odyssey of the Mind, Destination Imagination, and others, which develop students’ agency, teamwork, and technological skills. Leveraging existing resources, such as on-staff engineers or computer scientists, can lead to the formation of robotics clubs.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Through professional learning opportunities for educators, the program is designed to prepare today’s students for tomorrow’s AI careers. Recently, we spoke with three participants of the AI Explorations program to learn about its impact in K-12 classrooms. We don't have to build a robot.

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edWeb.net

JULY 11, 2018

Computational thinking provides an important foundation for learning computer science but can also inspire skills like the 4 Cs (collaboration, communication, creativity, and critical thinking) across other subjects. Wonder Workshop is the creator of the Dash and Dot robots. Let’s inspire students to be future leaders in technology.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Not limited to classroom education, Merge VR technology uses headsets and a special MERGE cube to develop and deliver AR experiences for ages 10 and up. Jaime Donally is a passionate technology enthusiast. She began her career as a math teacher and later moved into instructional technology. World Brush. Join the Community.

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The Principal of Change

JANUARY 31, 2023

It is easy to say, “There is no value for ‘this’ in school,” which can often be a disguise for, “I don’t understand this new technology, so let’s just say it is bad, or pretend it doesn’t exist.” ” But this technology does exist.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 30, 2020

Students exposed to coding and programming at an early age are well equipped to take on higher-level computer science courses in high school and have essential skills for future opportunities in the technology world. It is critical to establish best practices for engaging students with data collection technology. About the Presenter.

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edWeb.net

JULY 14, 2021

A very wide range of district programs can qualify for the latest funding, including access to school facilities, educational and professional development needs, and the use of technology to sustain and improve the educational environment. He also works with edWeb.net to write articles on their professional learning edWebinars.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

I have some great posts coming your way involving PBL, STEM, tech integration, and a continuing series on Professional Learning Communities! Also, remember that I can come to your conference or school district and provide engaging authentic, practical, and purposeful professional development. Have a great week! Mike ( [link].

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edWeb.net

JUNE 18, 2021

Darin Brawley, Superintendent of the Compton Unified School District, and Michele Dawson, Senior Director of Technology and Innovation of the Compton Unified School District. One of the core beliefs was students needed early and systematic exposure to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) classes and activities.

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edWeb.net

MAY 21, 2020

My Robotics Friend is a programming tool that invites learners to design algorithms to show a peer (a “robot”) how to stack cups in different patterns. Robots” respond to the algorithm defined by their peers. She has a master’s degree in educational technology and instructional design from the University of Florida.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

In a recent edWebinar , “Building STEAM Confidence and Creativity in Middle School,” educational technology experts described how enriching STEAM-based learning experiences can enhance the socio-emotional skills students need to succeed now into the future. By the end of sixth grade, they begin to build and program robots.

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