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Introducing the Makeblock mBot2: A Fun and Educational AI Robot for Coding

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Introducing the Makeblock mBot2: A Fun and Educational AI Robot for Coding The Makeblock mBot2 is a delightful and educational AI robot designed to captivate the interest of children aged 8-12 in the fields of STEM. This quick setup allows them to jump right into coding and interactive play.

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10 Best US Colleges for Computer Science

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If you’re a senior in HS looking to continue your tech education, we have a list of the ten best colleges that will help you perfect your skills: 10 Best Colleges in the USA to Study Computer Science. Computer Science is a desirable degree for many students as it has great prospects and is linked to innovation in technology.

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Hour of Code Suggestions by Grade Level

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How to train your robot –a lesson plan from Dr. Techniko. Program a human robot (unplugged). Khan Academy Computer Science. Khan Academy Computer Science. Khan Academy Computer Science. Robotics–using NXT and Lego Mindstorm. Discuss student thoughts on self-teaching. Kindergarten coding.

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6 Unplugged Hour of Code Activities

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The idea started as a clever way to teach students to think critically and problem-solve. Let’s reinforce that goal by stepping away from digital device, recognize that these skills — critical thinking and problem-solving — apply to any part of life, even without a computer, iPad, or smartphone in hand. algorithms.

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10 Myths about Teaching with Tech

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I’ve been teaching technology for over fifteen years. While student familiarity with this tool has improved, one thing that never varies is the myths surrounding teaching with it. You don’t have to teach keyboarding. Teach the digital tool and then use it. I agree about the familiarity. Here’s how this works.

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Coding Websites/Webtools by Grade

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Program on computers, iPads, laptops–whatever works, whatever age. C-STEM Studio –download to teach computers, science, technology, engineering and math with robotics. Google Computer Science for High School –free workshops (with application) for K-12 teachers. BeeBop –based on the Beebop floor robot–free.

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Teaching Computer Science–Moving atoms not pixels

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Robots, game controllers, Internet of Things, and more are ways that computer science interacts with physical objects and not just pixels on a screen. These are ways that teachers can bring more students to more interesting (to the student) to get involved with computer science. VEX Robotics – middle to high school.