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What it Takes to Integrate Robotics and Coding into the Classroom

EdTech Magazine

What it Takes to Integrate Robotics and Coding into the Classroom. It starts with a game of Robot Turtles, a board game by Thinkfun that’s being used at Hubbard Woods School in Winnetka, Ill., Within HWS and District 36’s other four schools, this is the first step of a journey that will touch on coding and robotics at each grade level.

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One Month with @Sony’s AI Robot Dog, aibo #AIrobot #robotics #sonyaibo #aibo @SonyElectronics

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I learned about aibo, Sony’s “robotic puppy, powered by AI,” a couple years ago. How could this robot dog provide companionship and bond with its owner? I had watched so many videos of people who had an aibo, so I thought I knew what to expect; but this tiny robot has exceeded my expectations so many times over.

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Robotics for Social Good: "Bomb Squad" Simulation

Cycles of Learning

In our Design for Social Good class, students were given a final project challenge: to apply their CAD, electronics, and Robotics skills to simulate robotics' applications in military and law enforcement. This controller could remotely operate a robot, simulating the disarmament of a hypothetical explosive.

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Using Telepresence Robots in School

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Telepresence robots can bring students who cannot attend school into the classroom in a more immersive manner than video conferencing.

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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

User Generated Education

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?” My robotics-type devices include: Sphero. Jimu Robot. Finch Robot. Dash and Dot. littleBits: Gizmos and Gadgets; Arduino.

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Root Robotics–Great Way to Extend Hour of Code

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Now that you’ve engaged your students with awesome Hour of Code fun, I’m thrilled to introduce the incredible Root Robotics for going far beyond the hour! Root’s a versatile, engaging robotics and coding program that grows with students from pre-K up through grade 12. You can’t watch this video and not get excited about Root!

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