Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 1, 2019

There are a lot of options if you want to bring programmable robots to your classroom. It is a build-a-robot kit designed to introduce children ages six and up to coding and robotics as well as the fun of problem-solving and creative thinking. If I were to rate myself with robotics, I might be closer to a 5 than a 10.

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ED Surge

MAY 15, 2024

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. Educators face the challenge of engaging students in STEM amidst limited resources.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 17, 2024

They zipped through activities with rockets and robots, and Woods asked her goddaughter — named Sailor — what she thought of it all when they were heading home. High Interest, Lower Participation Girls are interested in science and math. The confidence issues girls face extend beyond their perceptions of math and science.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 5, 2020

BeeBop –based on the Beebop floor robot–free. C-STEM Studio –download to teach computers, science, technology, engineering and math with robotics. Hummingbird Robotics. Roboblockly –to teach coding and math, from UCDavis. Click for Robotics 101 lesson plan. Looking for a Class Robot?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Now that you’ve engaged your students with awesome Hour of Code fun, I’m thrilled to introduce the incredible Root Robotics for going far beyond the hour! Root’s a versatile, engaging robotics and coding program that grows with students from pre-K up through grade 12. Coding & Robotics Solutions (Grades K-12).

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Calculus is a critical on-ramp to careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). It’s common for students who are used to learning math from lectures to be reluctant to think critically at first, learning assistants from the study say. But getting to those careers means surviving the academic journey.

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Vivify Stem

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Post by Lauren Kelly November 2, 2024 If you're a Texas educator, you’ve likely heard about the new science standards that now include engineering practices. In this post, we’ll explore what Scientific and Engineering Practices (SEPs) are, why they’ve been added, and how you can seamlessly incorporate them into your classroom.

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ED Surge

MARCH 27, 2023

Code Next helps students picture themselves working in a STEM field by providing hands-on training and exposure to the tools and strategies used by scientists and engineers. Some students have started businesses, while others have designed apps or built robots.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 10, 2017

STEM is the acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Engineering is why traffic flows smoothly on crowded roads and why bridges survive despite massive loads of trucks, and is the foundation for much research into global warming and alternative energy. These four topics cover every aspect of our life.

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Cool Cat Teacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Buzzy AI Search Engine Perplexity is Directly Ripping Off Content from News Outlets.” Children and robots (concerns of misrepresentation of a robot). In a 2012 study about children’s social and moral relationship with a humanoid robot, 9, 12, and 15 year olds interacted with a humanoid robot named Robovie.

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User Generated Education

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

As mentioned in the title, I believe this to be a perfect STREAM (Science, Technology, wRiting, Engineering, Art, Math) lesson. Example Stories: Engineering Related Activities and Standards. NGSS Engineering Standards: 3-5-ETS1-1. Math Related Activities and Standards. Math Standard : CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.NF.B.7

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 4, 2023

The exception is BrainPOP — there are no ads, but it requires a hefty annual fee: BrainPOP Fremium BrainPOP is a collection of three-five minute animated movies, learning games, quizzes, and interactive activities for grades 3-8 addressing a wide variety of topics such as math, science, social studies, health, art, and technology.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Roboblockly –to teach coding and math, from UCDavis. BeeBop –based on the Beebop floor robot–free. C-STEM Studio –download to teach computers, science, technology, engineering and math with robotics. Robby Leonardi –programmer–a game played about programming in the style of Mario. Symbaloo collection for coding.

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STEM Education Works

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

National Engineers Week Pull out your graph paper and put on your hard hats, folks; it’s National Engineers Week! National Engineers Week is observed by more than 70 engineering, education, and cultural societies and more than 50 corporations and government agencies across the country. Industry 4.0 What is Industry 4.0?

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

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. AR sparks curiosity in students so that they are asking, “How does that work?”

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Basically, it’s because there aren’t enough education opportunities that require that sort of skill and those there are, usually rhyme with ‘math’ or ‘science’ which to many kids are “just too complicated” Enter STEM–Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. “I

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Robot Lab

JULY 20, 2023

It is, therefore, essential to ensure that students today benefit from a science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education , alongside an understanding of robotics. This is where identifying innovative approaches to STEM and robotics curricula can ensure you can offer students an engaging and enriching education.

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National Science Foundation

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Engineering learning is a lifelong process that starts from a very young age as children discover the world through tinkering, touching, and being curious. Some refer to children as natural engineers (Dorie et al., Young children naturally and informally engage in engineering-related behaviors and activities (Petroski, 2003).

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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. Olivia Davison "He was struggling with the coding and engineering components.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 3, 2024

STEM education–Science, technology, engineering, and math–sounds intimidating, but is actually one of the most satisfying learning experiences students can participate in. For instance, they can make a robot car by using plywood and then install the sensors and controllers. They can make parts or items.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Kids can build games, animate stories, and even learn robotics or Minecraft modding. Unity Playground: A Beginner-Friendly Version of Unity Unity Playground is a simplified version of the popular Unity game engine, specifically designed to introduce younger users to game development. What if coding could be that fun?

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STEM Education Guide

AUGUST 28, 2022

At the top of that list of innovative toys, you’ll find LEGO engineering kits. Best STEM LEGO Engineering Kits. These are some of the best LEGO sets I’ve found to spark the engineering curiosity in all kids. If you have a child interested in engineering, this set would be ideal for them. LEGO Boost Creative Toolbox.

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STEM Sport

MAY 24, 2022

There are budding engineers in all grade bands of the education system, even if the student might not know it yet. It is essential that we as parents and educators expose students to hands-on, engaging engineering curriculum and lessons starting at a young age. This is a great engineering gift option for any age!

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Cool Cat Teacher

JUNE 29, 2022

These poets gave their lives to make the poems indexed in this engine. Here's the math of AI in my opinion: AI – HI = nonsense. At ISTE I learned that research is showing that humans tend to not question robots or chatbots even when they know it is not telling the truth.). Thought #2: AI is Augmenting Human Intelligence.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 24, 2019

Data collection and analysis are cornerstones for many STEM and STEAM programs but they’re not just about math. Enter award-winning PASCO Scientific with a commitment to providing innovative, affordable tools for K-12 science and math programs. the Ergobot to teach both Forces & Motion and Programming & Robotics.

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Futurum

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

How are control engineers improving the sustainability of irrigated agriculture? In Australia, control engineers from the University of Melbourne and Rubicon Water have developed a system that automatically adjusts water supply to more efficiently meet demand. TALK LIKE A CONTROL ENGINEER. ABOUT CONTROL ENGINEERING.

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

There comes a point very early in a child’s educational experience where they self-select themselves in or out of subjects like math and science. PLTW strives for students to experience an engaging, hands-on way to learn about engineering, computer science and biomedical science. I wouldn’t have learned robotics.

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Futurum

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Controlling and engineering systems for the benefit of all. Published: Professor Zi-Qiang Lang is an automatic control and systems engineer based at the University of Sheffield in the UK. Three of his former PhD students, a former PhD supervisor and Zi-Qiang share what it means to be an automatic control and systems engineer.

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STEMx

JULY 18, 2022

Q: Tell us about the transportation resources developed by the Institute of Transportation Engineers: What is the ITE, and why did it create these resources? These lessons can be integrated into STEM classes or even math and science courses where topics covered are relevant.

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Bright and Smart

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Welcome to Engineers Week This is a time to celebrate the incredible world of engineering and inspire the next generation of innovators. So, how can you make the most of Engineers Week with your child?

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PCS Edventures

APRIL 16, 2024

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.” Explore the wonders of robotics with hands-on design challenges. Take the Sphero indi on a tour through a STEAM tastic fusion of music and robotics.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 27, 2017

Educade gives you gamification resources for science, math, social studies, language arts, business, health and wellness, engineering, and more. You’ll get access to 30+ games that teach skills in English language acquisition, science, and math. 3 Websites to Gamify Your Math Class. Teachers With Apps.

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STEM Sport

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Early implementation of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) is key to student success in these complex subject areas. As educators, engineering lessons are a great way to get students thinking critically about the world around them, presenting the opportunity to introduce the Engineering design process (EDP).

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STEM for Kids

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

STEM Icons presents inspiring stories of people whose inventions, discoveries and research have advanced the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering And Math (STEM). STEM For Kids® is pleased to announce an addition to the STEM Icons book series … STEM Icons: Celebrating Black History for kids.

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STEM Education Works

APRIL 5, 2022

It’s National Robotics Week , an annual celebration to “inspire students of all ages to pursue careers in robotics and other Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields.” National Robotics Week provides opportunities to: Inspire students. Why Do Robotics Matter? Promote industry.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

Coding is considered a literacy skill that kids should learn to prepare for the job market that now demands web designers, software developers, and robotics engineers. For example, Splash Math [see Ask a Tech Teacher’s app review here ] delivers extra practice and adapts to kids’ skills.

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Bright and Smart

APRIL 10, 2024

M stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. It's National Robotics Week , and we're diving headfirst into the exciting world of robots! It's National Robotics Week , and we're diving headfirst into the exciting world of robots!

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