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National STEM Day Nov. 8th

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National STEM Day is November 8, 2024, the unofficial holiday that celebrates science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education throughout the United States. 49 STEM Activities for Students On November 8 th , we will celebrate National STEM Day to get kids excited about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).

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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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Incorporating Engineering Practices into Texas Science Classrooms

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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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Top 5 Game Development Platforms for Young Coders

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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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Dallas ISD Approves CoderZ and RoboX For Pre-engineering and Robotics Certification Programs

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4, 2024) – Intelitek and CoderZ, an Intelitek company, announced today that the Dallas ISD has approved the CoderZ coding platform and the RoboX 3D simulation platform for the district’s pre-engineering and robotics certification programs as part of a recent request for proposal initiative.

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Tech Professions Students Should Consider

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Machine learning engineer One of the best technology jobs of the future is as a machine learning engineer. Machine learning engineers have been ranked as one of the fastest-growing jobs in the United States. To become a machine learning engineer, you will need a master’s degree in computer science or artificial intelligence.

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Root Robotics–Great Way to Extend Hour of Code

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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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