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6 Unplugged Hour of Code Activities

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These projects variously include a lesson plan, instructions, assessments, a video on understanding the topic and the activity, and more. My Robotic Friends is a one-hour introductory non-computer activity where students learn to program a human robot. Looking for a Class Robot? Here’s a quick video. Scratch Jr.

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6 Unplugged Activities for Hour of Code

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These projects variously include a lesson plan, instructions, assessments, a video on understanding the topic and the activity, and more. My Robotic Friends is a one-hour introductory non-computer activity where students learn to program a human robot. Looking for a Class Robot? Here’s a quick video. Scratch Jr.

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3D printing, drones, and AI — The future of STEM education?

Neo LMS

For instance, why not use 3D printing to teach geometry, why not have a drone in the classroom and show students how helicopters work, and why not use artificial intelligence to improve learning processes and assessment tools? Perhaps robots will be a common presence in the classroom ( they are already used in certain contexts ).

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15 Unusual Projects for Hour of Code

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Human robot. Here are some of my favorite unplugged activities: 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. Ask a student (or several) to explain required steps using another teacher as the ‘robot’.

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15 strategies on how to use technology in the classroom

Hapara

For example, Heather’s team at Buffalo Trail Public Schools used robotics and coding to teach the learning outcomes. Therefore, the goal was not just to build a robot or code an activity. They were excited to learn new concepts using robotics and coding as the conduits. They could also get feedback from peers and their teacher.

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How robotic gamification helped my elementary students love STEM

eSchool News

Through the CoderZ Robotics curriculum, kids learn to create, manage, and communicate with cyber robots in a virtual setting by inputting code. Learning is more accessible because virtual robots do not require hardware, space, or other associated costs. Disco Blocks – Students had to get their robot to a target.

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5 Unplugged Hour of Code Activities

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Thinkersmith’s Unplugged Hour of Code Activity Ages 4-7 My Robotic Friends is a one-hour introductory non-computer activity where students learn to program a human robot. The second student (called a robot) takes those directions and follows them exactly to see if they can do what is asked. Here’s a quick video.

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