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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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FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Sallie Holloway Director of Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science for Gwinnett County Public Schools, Georgia Recently, EdSurge spoke with Sallie Holloway , the Director of Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science for Gwinnett County Public Schools. We knew we would be opening a new school due to population growth.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Kids can build games, animate stories, and even learn robotics or Minecraft modding. Having a consistent schedule, like “coding Tuesdays” or “game-making Fridays,” helps build a habit without overwhelming other activities and school responsibilities. What if coding could be that fun? Well, it absolutely can be!

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APRIL 22, 2019

The benefits of technology usage in schools are vast, including everything from grading tests to analyzing weak spots in courses, providing improvement suggestions. One of these writing assistants is Robot Don, an AI-driven software which we are going to discuss in this article. What does Robot Don bring to the table?

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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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NOVEMBER 9, 2015

How to train your robot –a lesson plan from Dr. Techniko. Move the Turtle –programming via iPad for middle school. Program a human robot (unplugged). Middle School. Robotics–using NXT and Lego Mindstorm. Google Computer Science for High School –free workshops (with application) for K-12 teachers.

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DECEMBER 6, 2021

C-STEM Studio –download to teach computers, science, technology, engineering and math with robotics. Google Computer Science for High School –free workshops (with application) for K-12 teachers. BeeBop –based on the Beebop floor robot–free. Hummingbird Robotics. Move the Turtle –programming via iPad for middle school.

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Stem Education News

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Setting up an advanced robotics lab in a school is an exciting opportunity to introduce students to science, technology, engineering, and innovation. Robotics labs provide hands-on learning experiences, encourage teamwork, and help students develop essential skills like coding, AI, robotics, and computational thinking.

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DECEMBER 6, 2022

BeeBop –based on the Beebop floor robot–free. Move the Turtle –programming via iPad for middle school. Google Computer Science for High School –free workshops (with application) for K-12 teachers. BeeBop –based on the Beebop floor robot–free. Move the Turtle –programming via iPad for middle school.

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MAY 20, 2024

Great end-of-year projects for high school students, from the Ask a Tech Teacher team: 5 Innovative Tech Projects for High Schoolers Project-based learning has gained significant popularity in recent times. In fact, students who make use of this technique tend to retain content 22% better than traditional learning.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Omar Cortez is a Robotics and Technology Teacher for elementary and middle school students in Dallas, TX. Using his expertise in robotics, coding, and drone technology, Omar has been successful in mentoring competitive robotics teams to state and global achievements, while driving engagement through district-wide STEM programs.

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DECEMBER 7, 2022

Human robot. This is an easy way to add MLA headings (or whichever standard your school uses). Human Robot. Programming a human robot is an unplugged approach to coding that is also a great way to teach sequencing–a critical skill for coding. Coding with pixel art. Human algorithm. Wolfram Alpha widgets.

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DECEMBER 6, 2023

Click for Robotics 101 lesson plan. CSEdWeek #hourofcode #hoc #edtech #CSforGood Copyright ©2023 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved.

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DECEMBER 7, 2021

Human robot. This is an easy way to add MLA headings (or whichever standard your school uses). Location of event: Provide a large QR Code at the entrance to the school or event location with a map and directions to the room where it is located. For high school students: Create their resume with a QR Code.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

It all adds new challenges to schools and colleges as they attempt to set boundaries and policies for AI use in their classrooms. Need for ‘Friction’ It seems like just about every week -— or even every day — tech companies announce new features that students are adopting in their studies.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2016

How to train your robot –a lesson plan from Dr. Techniko. Program a human robot (unplugged). How do you program a robot –BBC’s version of this topic; includes a video, game, and more. Middle School. Codesters –fun coding for middle school; students code and see the result on side-by-side screens.

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JUNE 4, 2015

Any room in the school can be transformed into a legitimate spot for an innovative makerspace and the implications of student-made projects foster great power, complexity and creative play in each of them.

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APRIL 6, 2022

Preparing students for college or career is arguably the biggest goal for High School. I like the focus of this particular principal, spotlighted in an article in The 74 Million : Principal’s View: To Prepare Students to Enter a Tech-Focused Business World, Create Schools With the Workplace in Mind.

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JULY 8, 2022

So you’ve got a passion for robotics and you want to share it with your classmates? In either case, starting a club dedicated to the topic of robotics, including theoretical discussions as well as practical experiments, is a great way to fulfill your ambitions. By Carla Jose. Image Source: Pexels.

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JUNE 17, 2022

Most of the teachers at your school have been there years — even decades — and you have no doubt that, too, will be you. The only good news: Your boss told you already, giving you time to job hunt for the new school year. Also mention the add-ons you can use such as robotics, Arduino, or 3D printing. .

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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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NOVEMBER 7, 2019

One of the most difficult skills to teach in school is problem solving. I don’t think schools can manage without coding and STEM. Coding, robotics, and experimentation–integral pieces of STEM–give students the best start possible to the rest of their lives. What I really like about Ward’s Science. Just content.

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MAY 15, 2024

STEM identity can last a lifetime and help students thrive in school, future careers and life. As the demand for digital skills grows, schools must develop inclusive programs to engage diverse learners. Preparing future global innovators takes a district-wide team of facilitators, classroom teachers and school administrators.

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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.

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JUNE 30, 2022

The K-12 Technology Curriculum is Common Core and ISTE aligned, and outlines what should be taught when so students have the necessary scaffolding to use tech for grade level state standards and school curriculum. The curriculum is used worldwide by public and private schools and homeschoolers. Pay via PayPal or school PO.

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AUGUST 2, 2024

Today: K-12 Technology Curriculum Overview The K-12 Technology Curriculum is Common Core and ISTE aligned, and outlines what should be taught when so students have the necessary scaffolding to use tech for grade level state standards and school curriculum. The curriculum is used worldwide by public and private schools and homeschoolers.

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CoderZ

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

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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FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Robotics engineer Robotics engineers have to constantly test, analyze and maintain prototypes and robotic components they create. The healthcare industry also requires more robotics engineers today with the introduction of innovative robotics. The job is a highly technical one.

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OCTOBER 2, 2024

Here are the most-read posts for the past month: 18 Digital Tool Musts in the Classroom — a Video Introducing the Makeblock mBot2: A Fun and Educational AI Robot for Coding 9 Reasons to Use Digital Books The Role of Phosphorus Properties in Sustainable Technology for Classrooms Tips for Teachers to Balance the Demands of School Events and Their Personal (..)

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NOVEMBER 17, 2016

This is an easy way to add MLA headings (or whichever standard your school uses). Human Robot. Programming a human robot is an unplugged approach to teaching coding that teaches sequencing–a critical skill for coding. Ask a student (or several) to explain required steps using another teacher as their ‘robot’.

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APRIL 12, 2023

We're all kicked out of school, kicked out of the dorm, and honestly, it was so chaotic, and I'm just at home, like, “What do I do to not lose my mind?” In the book, obviously there's images of girls coding together, building robots together, just showing what they can do, but then there’s the teaching side of it.

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JULY 15, 2021

The K-12 Technology Curriculum is Common Core and ISTE aligned, and outlines what should be taught when so students have the necessary scaffolding to use tech for grade level state standards and school curriculum. The curriculum is used worldwide by public and private schools and homeschoolers. Pay via PayPal or school PO.

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JULY 10, 2023

Buckle up and join us on this delightful journey through tech-savvy classrooms – from elementary school to high school – we’ll unlock a treasury of innovative ideas guaranteed to amuse the young minds while also preparing them for their future. Let’s dive in! Another fantastic example is Lightbot.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 16, 2021

For 12 months, Oli kept company with about 500,000 students from the high school class of 2021, more than half of them low-income, minorities, or aspiring first-generation college students. To be clear, Oli is a robot. Once they got there, the bot had to shine its sunny vibes elsewhere, on the next batch of high school seniors.

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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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SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

12:52 Examples of positive uses of applications of AI in our world today and concerns as it relates to children in schools. Children and robots (concerns of misrepresentation of a robot). At the end of the session, against Robovie’s objections, the robot was put into a closet. The responses of the children? Time Magazine.

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JULY 20, 2021

Genius Hour, Google Apps, Khan Academy , Robotics, STEM, Coding, and more. Pay via PayPal or school PO (PO: Minimum purchase of $50). By Grade Level. 30 K-5 Common Core-aligned lessons. 110 lesson plans –integrate tech into different grades, subjects, by difficulty level, and call out higher-order thinking skills. Who needs this.

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