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7 Online Resources About Creating a #MakerSpace

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A school-based makerspace is a hands-on, creative environment where students can explore STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and other interdisciplinary subjects. Learning Opportunities : Workshops or guided projects on topics like robotics, coding, 3D modeling, and engineering principles.

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National STEM Day Nov. 8th

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While STEM topics seem a natural fit in high schools and post-secondary curriculum, education experts are promoting a focus on STEM subjects for younger and younger children. Earth Networks has developed creative and compelling STEM curricula on a variety of weather topics.

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Top 5 Game Development Platforms for Young Coders

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Game development teaches kids valuable skills like creativity, problem-solving, and persistence—skills they’ll use for life! This open-ended approach helps kids view each problem as a creative opportunity, expanding both their problem-solving skills and imagination. What if coding could be that fun? Well, it absolutely can be!

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Robot Teachers vs Human Teachers:

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Simona Johnes, editor-in-chief of Science and Literacy , an educational blog for teachers and parents, did some research into a topic that is of growing concern to my fellow teachers: Robots in the classrom. Here’s an interesting article comparing the pros and cons of robots vs. humans: . 5 pros of a robot teacher.

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Tech Ed Resources–K-12 Tech Curriculum

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Today: K-12 Technology Curriculum Overview The K-12 Technology Curriculum is Common Core and ISTE aligned, and outlines what should be taught when so students have the necessary scaffolding to use tech for grade level state standards and school curriculum. Each ebook is 148-203 pages, with 251-420 images.

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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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Fostering Creativity and Inclusion Through Content Creation and Real-World Relevance

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Educators can harness content creation as a powerful tool to foster creativity and inclusion in the classroom by implementing a variety of strategies that engage students, cater to diverse learning needs and encourage a culture of collaboration and respect. By modeling creativity, teachers inspire students to tap into their own.