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7 Online Resources About Creating a #MakerSpace

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These spaces empower students to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaborative skills while working on real-world projects. Learning Opportunities : Workshops or guided projects on topics like robotics, coding, 3D modeling, and engineering principles. Software : Tools for design, coding, and 3D modeling (e.g.,

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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! Building Problem-Solving Skills Through Game Development Game development naturally encourages kids to think critically and solve problems. What if coding could be that fun?

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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.

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6 Unplugged Hour of Code Activities

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The idea started as a clever way to teach students to think critically and problem-solve. One hour, according to Hour of Code, would show them that deep thinking was fun and problem-solving was exhilarating. My Robotic Friends is a one-hour introductory non-computer activity where students learn to program a human robot.

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Hour of Code? Here’s why to participate

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Anytime I can show students how to complete math skills without doing math, it’s a plus (because they don’t expect a discussion on problem-solving or Minecraft to help with math). Looking for a Class Robot? Root Robotics–Great Way to Extend Hour of Code. Build Your Own Apps. Build Websites. Minecraft Review.

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6 Unplugged Activities for Hour of Code

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The idea started as a clever way to teach students to think critically and problem-solve. One hour, according to Hour of Code, would show them that deep thinking was fun and problem-solving was exhilarating. My Robotic Friends is a one-hour introductory non-computer activity where students learn to program a human robot.

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Hour of Code Suggestions by Grade Level

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Start kindergartners with problem solving. How to train your robot –a lesson plan from Dr. Techniko. Program a human robot (unplugged). Robotics–using NXT and Lego Mindstorm. Here are ideas of apps and websites that teachers in my PLN used successfully in the past during Hour of Code: Kindergarten.