ED Surge

MARCH 27, 2023

The lab starts filling up after school lets out. Code Next is a free after-school program designed to make tech more accessible to students of color, many of whom lack opportunities to explore STEM fields in middle and high school. Some students have started businesses, while others have designed apps or built robots.

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ED Surge

JULY 25, 2022

From field placement to the critical first three years, K-12 schools and teacher prep programs must implement proven strategies to improve the quantity and quality of support that new teachers receive. Improved methods of new teacher support Providing adequate support for new teachers has long been a top priority for schools.

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User Generated Education

JANUARY 2, 2017

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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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The national campaign comes at a time of concern about teacher shortages in many schools and districts. For a long portion of their history, education schools didn’t have to think much about recruitment. “We Teaching is a journey that shapes lives. Are you ready?” Or read a partial transcript, edited for clarity, below.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

As students progress through school, they dig deeper into concepts of body systems, organs, cells, diseases, and the importance of good health. Whether schools classify these topics as ‘health’ or ‘science’, the importance of understanding the processes that allow us to survive can’t be overstated.

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CoderZ

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Elementary educators may also find link-minded educators at ISTE and its local affiliates, and most social media platforms have active CS education groups. Check out our recent webinar featuring educators from Dallas ISD who are in their first-year pilot of using CoderZ for their middle school coding and robotics courses.

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ED Surge

MARCH 22, 2023

Recently, I was in a meeting with department chairs and administrators at my high school. After discussing revisions to our existing policies, a colleague added, “We have to go back to old-school methods. After discussing revisions to our existing policies, a colleague added, “We have to go back to old-school methods.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 28, 2021

And we also looked at whether home robots could come to classrooms, and that one made the list as well. Should Robots Replace Teachers? Robots are having a moment—including the announcement this year of a new home robot by Amazon. Sometime early in elementary school, kids are put on one of two paths: regular or gifted.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Heather Brantley, an instructional technologist and teacher at a Texas junior high school, recognizes the value of integrating augmented reality tools into her lessons. One of the challenges for teachers is that schools do not provide enough devices. It was just a mess.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 4, 2023

Students middle school and up (or precocious elementary) can find easy-to-understand facts for a state report or a perspective project evaluating what happened around the world while they were winning a soccer game. Many topics include thorough teacher resources such as lesson plans and assessments.

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Computer Science Teacher

JULY 5, 2022

Robots, game controllers, Internet of Things, and more are ways that computer science interacts with physical objects and not just pixels on a screen. They have devices for all sorts of robotics or Internet of Things projects. I could, and probably should do a post just about robots and robotics. And it is quite true.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Gerstein teaches gifted education at a Title 1 school within Santa Fe Public Schools and graduate-level online courses for Walden and Antioch Universities. They articulated how they would and would not use [AI-assisted text generators] at school and built the ethics with their understanding and discussion.

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STEM Sport

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Elementary education is a pivotal time in a child’s education journey. In this article, you will explore 23 easy-to-implement STEM lessons educators and/or parents can facilitate with elementary-age students to spark curiosity in STEM. Beginner Coding and Robotics Technology is a rapidly growing and changing industry.

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The Maker Mom

JANUARY 2, 2025

If your child is excited about anything tech, ecological, scientific, or nature-related, youll find many after-school and camp options throughout the school year. Children can focus on STEM projects like coding with iPad apps, exploring robot landscapes, and building forts using STEAM-based materials.

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Vivify Stem

MARCH 3, 2023

5 Tips for Teaching STEM With Robots Guest Post by Sphero Team March 3, 2023 Robots are not quite living up to the promises of science fiction movies, but they are still doing some pretty amazing things in our everyday lives, especially in the classroom. Let’s dive in and discover what you can do with Sphero!

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Kid Spark Education

OCTOBER 13, 2023

As STEM education becomes increasingly vital for students’ success in a rapidly evolving technological world, many elementary and middle schools are looking to incorporate more robust computer science and robotics programs into their curricula.

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ED Surge

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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STEM Everyday Podcast

JULY 29, 2024

It was this hands-on building experience that stayed with Jenny and ultimately sparked the idea for Brooklyn Robot Foundry. It was when she was working in education technology that Jenny saw an overwhelming need for more open-ended, hands-on learning for elementary school students.

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STEM Education Guide

AUGUST 28, 2024

But don’t worry—robot kits make it easy! My son and I have put together and tested about a dozen coding robots. These coding robots offer a fun learning experience for kids to help improve their STEM skills. Your kids can master the basics of computer science through interactive play with these robot toys.

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CSTEM

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The long-term learning gaps created by COVID-19 school closures, a rapidly shifting job market, and funding cuts in the current climate make access to STEM education more essential than ever. Elementary School: Young minds are naturally curious, making the early years prime time for inquiry-based, hands-on STEM learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 10, 2017

Elementary-age students think this is true, but something happens between 4th and 8th grade. Revel in that feeling of accomplishment that comes with doing the impossible–finding the answer to a calculus formula (or division problem) or programming a robot to walk across the room. Albert Einstein. Classroom Architect.

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The Maker Mom

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Ashburn has many tech-related educational institutions, as well as private schools and learning centers where children can attend a STEM program. There are many types of STEM camps in Ashburn if your child is interested in coding, robotics, AI, science, or similar topics. The schools theme for this year is Out of This World.

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User Generated Education

OCTOBER 5, 2019

I am beyond elated – our PreK-6 elementary school received monies, through our district’s Computer Science Resolution 2025, to create a STEAM (science, technology, arts, math) makerspace. I never thought our Title 1 school would get the opportunity to create such a space.

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ED Surge

APRIL 23, 2024

In April 2020, teachers were beginning to realize that their schools’ closures would not be all that temporary. They’d need to make do with haphazard plans for distance learning through the end of the school year — perhaps longer. years, I have been teaching Algebra I and geometry for grades nine and 10 at Becton Regional High School.

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Vivify Stem

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Utilize Technology and Tools: Incorporate CAD software, 3D printers, robotics kits, or other tools to help students design and test solutions. Teach Failure as Part of the Process: Emphasize that failure is a natural part of the engineering process. Encourage students to redesign and improve based on feedback and testing.

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CoderZ

AUGUST 8, 2024

By implementing a comprehensive coding curriculum ––starting in elementary school and continuing through high school––schools can equip students with essential skills and enhance CTE, often before students even take their first technical education course.

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The Maker Mom

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Kids can learn about coding, robotics, and animation with their list of educational activities, which also feature outdoor play and games. Camp Cathedral Camp Cathedral hosts in-person camps year-round at their campus of Cathedral High School. They give campers a chance to work with LEGO Spike Prime robots and drag-and-drop coding.

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STEM Sport

MARCH 21, 2023

Bringing STEM Learning into Elementary Education STEM is an important part of elementary education. By incorporating this during elementary school, children will improve their STEM literacy and gain confidence in these subjects. Coding Robot Classroom Bundle STEM Kit Details: The Botley® 2.0 Price: $119.99

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CoderZ

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Teachers, school leaders and policymakers were all focused on how to funnel more students into the STEM fields. Up to now, STEM initiatives have been primarily focused on elementary and middle school students. A challenge for many schools is how to make learning these subjects more accessible and engaging for all students.

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User Generated Education

MARCH 1, 2015

This coming summer I am getting the opportunity to teach a maker education camp for three weeks, half-days at a local elementary school. Sweet Robotics: Make simple robotics using Popsicle sticks and LED lights; play with and build some robots with Makey Makey, littleBits, Hummingbird, and Modular Robotics.

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The Maker Mom

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Kids can opt for guided or self-directed programs in Robotics, Stop-Motion Animation, or Tinker Lab exercises. There is also a 4-day AI Discovery camp for high school students. Several classes like Robotics-Battle Bots, Roblox Programming, and Movie Making are open to all ages. High School in Des Moines.

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STEM for Kids

MAY 20, 2024

Through partnerships with Covenant Academy and various First Class Pre-K programs in Baldwin County and Mobile County, STEM For Kids Mobile Bay is delivering robotics, computer programming, and engineering challenges to students in preK – 8. Ashton added, “This introduces all types of children to a STEM future.”

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PCS Edventures

APRIL 16, 2024

That’s where out-of-school programs save the day by creating learning experiences just as cool as sunny beach days. Whether it’s coding robots or exploring the world beyond classroom walls, STEM sparks curiosity and creativity, putting an end to that dreaded “summer slide.” Turn every summer day into a chance to explore and grow.

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STEM for Kids

JULY 23, 2024

Thanks so much for offering the kids such a great learning experience,” says a parent whose child has joined multiple STEM enrichment programs at Follow the Child Montessori School. Follow the Child Montessori School is a premier Montessori school established in 2001 in Raleigh, NC.

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CoderZ

APRIL 29, 2024

to present an “Excellence in STEM Award” to educator Kerstin Dumas who serves as the literacy specialist and robotics coach for the school. to present an “Excellence in STEM Award” to educator Kerstin Dumas who serves as the literacy specialist and robotics coach for the school.

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Stem Activities for Kids

JULY 17, 2024

Get ready for your first day of school with STEM! This is a great way to gauge student interest in different topics and themes for your school year. It might be that all of your students are into a particular video game, space, or robotics. 1 – Try a Creative All About Me Activity with a STEM Focus!

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Vivify Stem

JANUARY 19, 2021

15 Websites & Apps that Teach Robotics Virtually One of our recent top questions in The STEM Space educator group was: Help! We are going virtual, and I run a robotics class. How can I teach robotics virtually? Defining Robotics Before we get to the list, what exactly do we mean by robotics?

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