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Top 5 Game Development Platforms for Young Coders

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Tip from CodaKid Teachers: Start with small, achievable projects! Each project brings them closer to understanding programming concepts, building resilience, and developing critical thinking skills that go beyond the screen. Kids can build games, animate stories, and even learn robotics or Minecraft modding.

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The Impact of Inclusive STEM Education

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STEM education is not just about science and math; it develops skills such as creativity, communication, empathy and critical thinking that complement technologies like generative AI and coding. As the demand for digital skills grows, schools must develop inclusive programs to engage diverse learners.

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Wonder Workshop’s Amazing Dash

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Education has many disruptors–3D Printing, AR and VR, 1:1 technology, STEM, and STEAM–but a recent and wildly popular one is robotics. These automated humanoid bots often interact with users, require critical thinking and problem-solving, and grab the imagination of students in ways that makes everyone want to learn.

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C-STEM Studio — A Great Way to Blend Math and Robotics

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C-STEM Studio is a California A-G approved curriculum and turn-key solution for teaching science, technology, engineering and mathematics through computing and robotics. RoboSim –students program a virtual robot of their choice (by picking from among Lego Mindstorm and others) in a virtual environment. why bother. Why Bother.

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A Very Useful Guide to Virtual Classroom Collaboration

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” We'll uncover practical, engaging strategies for integrating the four Cs — Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, and Communication — into your teaching. Your input helps us achieve perfection. So, shall we start with critical thinking? Thank you for your support and understanding! ?

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New Teachers Need More Support. Here's an Easy Way to Help

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Reviewing classroom video, or what John Hattie calls “micro-teaching,” is one of the strongest factors related to student achievement in his list of 250+ items. Building self-awareness positively impacts emotional intelligence, empathy, listening skills, critical-thinking skills, decision making, communication and leadership.

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Empowering Teachers and Inspiring Students for a STEM-Driven Future

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The positive impact of teachers has been extensively substantiated through years of research highlighting that teacher effectiveness is the most important school-based factor related to student achievement and outcomes. I wouldn’t have learned robotics. I would’ve not liked coding. I would’ve not discovered something I really love.”

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