Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 15, 2019

Education has many disruptors–3D Printing, AR and VR, 1:1 technology, STEM, and STEAM–but a recent and wildly popular one is robotics. One I discovered this summer is Wonder Workshop’s collection of three robots — Cue, Dash, and Dot. That, by the way, is one of my favorite parts of this fun little robot.

Robotics 269

Robotics Problem Solving Critical Thinking Curriculum 269

ED Surge

JULY 25, 2022

In Secretary Cardona’s vision to elevate the teaching profession, he highlights three priorities: improving teacher pipeline, supporting teacher growth and investing in teacher retention. Facing a teacher shortage, Littleton Elementary School District had to hire many new teachers from outside of Arizona.

Robotics 308

Robotics Critical Thinking Elementary Teaching 308

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. Recently I posted curriculum resources that are especially good for teaching traditional computing courses. They have devices for all sorts of robotics or Internet of Things projects.

Computer Science 159

Computer Science Computer Science Sciences 159

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.

Computer Science 99

Computer Science Robotics Computer Elementary 99

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!

Robotics 98

Robotics Teaching STEM Critical Thinking 98

ED Surge

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

It includes a TV ad that encourages people to go into teaching, especially to promote more diversity in the teaching profession. Teaching is a journey that shapes lives. Can more people — and more people from a variety of backgrounds — be convinced to join the teaching profession in this particularly trying time?

Finance 314

Finance Teaching Robotics Elementary 314

STEM Education Guide

AUGUST 28, 2024

Teaching your kids to code can seem intimidating, especially if you’re not familiar with coding yourself. 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.

Robotics 98

Robotics Teaching Computer Science Artificial Intelligence 98

ED Surge

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In educational settings, AR can be used in numerous ways to enhance teaching and engage students. Throughout her educational journey, she has spanned various roles, including teaching elementary math, instructing web communications for career and technical education students and serving as an edtech consultant and speaker.

EdTech 328

EdTech Critical Thinking Geography Transportation 328

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 21, 2017

If you have another platform, try Draw a Stickman (well-suited for elementary school ages). Robotics integrates all STEAM fields in a way no other subject can. It has become a favorite activity when teaching: problem-solving skills. According to STEM Center USA , robotics: makes learning fun, engaging, and inspiring.

Robotics 266

Robotics Critical Thinking Problem Solving Math 266

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 24, 2019

They teach students how to think critically and solve evidence-based problems. the Ergobot to teach both Forces & Motion and Programming & Robotics. in a robotics and programming application (with PASCO’s ErgoBot). Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. bridge building kits.

Science 302

Science Sciences Chemistry Physics 302

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. EdSurge: How have you incorporated the teaching of AI in the classroom? Brandon Taylor I am learning how to teach AI together with students.

Artificial Intelligence 321

Artificial Intelligence Education Education Learning 321

CoderZ

DECEMBER 12, 2024

In fact, you might respond to the latest research in computing pedagogies with the same comment we got from a veteran educator: Well, thats just good teaching! Elementary educators may also find link-minded educators at ISTE and its local affiliates, and most social media platforms have active CS education groups.

Computer Science 89

Computer Science Computer Science Sciences 89

Carly and Adam

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The Robot Trick-or-Treating STEM Challenge combines the excitement of the holiday with foundational coding skills, making it an ideal classroom activity for elementary students. What is the Robot Trick-or-Treating Challenge? Halloween is the perfect opportunity to introduce your students to coding in a fun and engaging way!

Robotics 98

Robotics Problem Solving STEM Accessibility 98

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. link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

Research 370

Research Research Primary Curriculum 370

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.

Elementary 96

Elementary STEM Astronomy Engineering 96

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.

Learning 247

Learning Problem Solving Robotics Creativity 247

PCS Edventures

APRIL 8, 2025

Teacher at Daniel Boone Elementary School Students Loved This Course! Imagine learners: Building their own robots. By incorporating technology into STEAM learning: We're not just teaching technical skillswe're empowering students to bring their ideas to life and become true innovators. The students loved this course.

Personalized Learning 64

Personalized Learning Learning Problem Solving Flexibility 64

The Maker Mom

JANUARY 2, 2025

Children can focus on STEM projects like coding with iPad apps, exploring robot landscapes, and building forts using STEAM-based materials. The Academy also runs summer robotics camps for those 513 years old. The Edison Robotics Camp (ages 5-7) uses iPads to teach the basics of controlling machines with drag-and-drop interfaces.

STEM 52

STEM Geology Robotics Natural Sciences 52

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?

Robotics 59

Robotics Teaching Engineering Transportation 59

ED Surge

MARCH 22, 2023

Over the past year, we’ve been unlearning some of the restrictive practices of formulaic writing that students have been taught since elementary school. This format has trained our students to write in standardized formats, and we shouldn’t be surprised that a robot has suddenly turned into one of our most consistent students.

Artificial Intelligence 360

Artificial Intelligence Argumentation Publication Robotics 360

Vivify Stem

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

But you might be wondering: What exactly are they, and how can you integrate them into your teaching? 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. Force, Motion & Energy Heat Shield : 6.8B, 7.8A-C

Engineering 98

Engineering Science Sciences Critical Thinking 98

User Generated Education

JANUARY 31, 2015

I just got a job teaching technology units for a summer camp for elementary age students. I can design and teach whatever I want – planning for a different theme each week. I absolutely love planning lessons from scratch.

Learning 105

Learning Robotics Elementary Technology 105

Carly and Adam

MARCH 21, 2025

These March Madness-themed activities are perfect for upper elementary and can be used throughout the month to boost engagement and creativity. With options to increase or decrease difficulty, this activity is perfect for a wide range of elementary learners and makes coding accessible, engaging, and fun.

Robotics 52

Robotics Critical Thinking Problem Solving Engineering 52

ED Surge

MARCH 27, 2023

Soon, employees from one of the world’s most influential companies will arrive to teach these students about computer science: how to program computer games, how to work with data and how to found and run a business. Some students have started businesses, while others have designed apps or built robots.

Schooling 307

Schooling Computer Science Education Education 307

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: $358.99 Price: $119.99

Elementary 52

Elementary STEM Robotics Mathematics 52

Northeastern University

MARCH 28, 2023

Last Friday on March 25, the Center for STEM Education had a chance to invite Perkins Elementary to Northeastern for the Paper Birds Competition. We then dived deep to learn all about robots and how we mimic animals to make robots even better! Silicon Synapse Lab’s robotic bat that mimics how they fly! Say Cheese!

Elementary 52

Elementary STEM Robotics Engineering 52

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.

Education 93

Education Education Robotics Elementary 93

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.

Curriculum 98

Curriculum Computer Science Problem Solving Elementary 98

User Generated Education

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

My primary job is that of educating pre and in-service teachers with a bit of teaching elementary students along the way. I often say that there is not enough time during the school day and the school year to teach isolated and singular content area topics. I stress designing and teaching cross-curricular thematic units.

Education 92

Education Education Robotics Mathematics 92

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.

Elementary 52

Elementary Education Education Robotics 52

The Maker Mom

MARCH 28, 2025

Its never been easier to find a program that teaches children about these valuable fields and a future-ready skillset that can lead to a great career. Parents will find an endless amount of STEM camps in Miami where your kids can participate in science activities, programming learning, robotics classes, and much more.

STEM 52

STEM Finance Robotics Geography 52

CoderZ

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Robotics is at the forefront of some of the fastest growing industry careers. As technology rapidly transforms these industries, graduating students with a comprehensive robotics education has become more crucial than ever.

Robotics 52

Robotics Curriculum Accessibility Computer Science 52

Carly and Adam

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Whether you are new to teaching STEM and robotics or if you’ve been teaching for years, finding the right storage solutions are probably an ongoing struggle. This post will share some creative ideas for storing everything you need to teach robotics in the STEM classroom. Where do the batteries, cords, and cases go?

Robotics 52

Robotics Elementary Creativity STEM 52

STEM Education Shopping

MAY 14, 2023

Today we’re going to dive into a topic that’s been buzzing around the education world lately: Cue Robot ( 1 ). Is Cue robot in education the next big thing? This little robot has been making waves in classrooms across the country and for good reason. So what is Cue Robot exactly?

Robotics 52

Robotics Education Education Communications 52

CoderZ

APRIL 5, 2023

April 3, 2023 – CoderZ , the award-winning, gamified, cloud-based robotics and STEM platform, has announced that Tony Oran is joining the company as its CEO in the USA. CoderZ is a gamified coding platform that makes it easy for anyone to learn (and teach), using robots to bring the subject matter to life! DERRY, N.H.

Computer Science 98

Computer Science Robotics Computer Government 98

CoderZ

AUGUST 20, 2024

The SaaS-based industrial robotics training solution helps schools seamlessly transition students from STEM to CTE DERRY, N.H. – (Aug. Intelitek, a worldwide CTE leader, is introducing a new, cost-effective way for high schools and postsecondary CTE programs to provide practical industrial robotics learning experiences.

Robotics 52

Robotics Curriculum Computer Science Computer 52

Carly and Adam

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Elementary teachers, don’t miss out on bringing the magic of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to your students due to latex allergies and restrictions! Reading the book not only provides context for the project but also teaches kids about the power of creativity and innovation. We hope you have found this blog post helpful.

STEM 98

STEM Robotics Elementary Innovation 98