EdTech Magazine

APRIL 2, 2018

Thomas School near Seattle hopes to encourage students to develop a passion for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) by starting them young and engaging them with cool, new learning spaces featuring robots and 3D virtual reality computers. Tech Infrastructure and Support Allows for Classroom Innovation.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 17, 2019

An increasing number of K–12 schools are bringing drones into the classroom as new use cases show how useful unmanned vehicles can be to teach science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics skills. . He is a regular contributor to the CDW family of technology magazines. Wed, 04/17/2019 - 13:43. by Wylie Wong.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2019

Here Is What the Right Tools for Mixed Reality in the Classroom Look Like. In K–12, educators have found ways to use augmented and virtual reality to enhance and support deeper learning in the classroom. The future looks promising as educational technology companies rapidly build new immersive tools for the classroom. .

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 27, 2018

The 4 C’s of Learning in a Connected Classroom. K–12 schools transitioning to a connected classroom model should be focusing on four key aspects, or the “four C’s” of learning , to create a successful learning environment, according to a Cisco report on using technology in the classroom. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Technology is developing at a faster clip than its adoption, and while some K–12 classrooms are innovating — by using drones in curriculum or digital tools to personalize learning — they remain isolated examples dotting an unequal landscape where, often, digitization is seen as an end in itself rather than a means to improve learning.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 28, 2019

While professional golfers drove their way down the green at the PGA Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit, shouts from excited students could be heard coming from a large white tent where kids were hard at work building miniature robotic Lego golfers. Students Build and Program Robots in Problem-Solving Challenge. The caveat?

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

The future has swooped in early: We’re already seeing drones being added to the mix of teaching tools that educators are using to help bring STEM to life in their classrooms. It regularly participates in several different competitions, including ones for robotics and solar cars. How Teachers Can Get Comfortable with Drones.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 24, 2018

Makerspaces — a key element of STEM education — are popping up in classrooms and libraries across the U.S. They work on any project they want, such as robotics. He is a regular contributor to the CDW family of technology magazines. The independent private school in Medina, Wash., which has 330 students, is not alone. Pull Quote.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2018

With the need for more experienced coders in the future, Code Kit by littleBits will be a useful addition to the K–12 classroom. MORE FROM EDTECH: How teachers can integrate robotics and coding into their classrooms. blogs and produces videos for EdTech magazine. Code Kit Can Be Used in a Variety of Grades and Spaces.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 9, 2018

Fleming says whether the district sets up a makerspace in an elementary school library, in a middle school classroom or in a high school cafeteria, each makerspace has a unique quality. Some schools send out formal paper surveys, while others hold informal discussions in the classroom. Assess the School’s Existing STEM Programs.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

While connected devices are an important part of modern learning environments, audiovisual equipment and even classroom furniture are also essential to creating spaces that are conducive to teaching that focuses on future-ready skills. A modern learning environment requires more than just investments in physical assets. One Year Or Less.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 13, 2019

There are several classroom tools available that can keep students engaged while building the science, technology, engineering and math skills they will need down the road. Grades K–4: Robotics Tools Teach Students Programming Basics. Sphero robots and littleBits encourage students to take a hands-on approach to STEM.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 21, 2015

Frank Smith A new robot-powered app exemplifies learning through teaching. Classroom Digital Content Mobile Apps Mobility STEM'

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 4, 2015

Frank Smith Robotics competitions have become official high school sports in two states, and two more may soon follow suit. Classroom Collaboration Curriculum Management STEM'

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 21, 2019

As suggested by the event’s theme, Bold Educators Activate Change , this event is about actively introducing educational technology in the classroom. .

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 27, 2019

Robots: The future of robots isn’t the actual devices, but what drives their development in the first place, Martinez said. The mathematics in our classroom doesn’t match what happens in the real world.” Simple can be smart,” she said, emphasizing that the focus should be on building something to get the job done.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2019

In order to use technology properly in the classroom, teachers need to take a back seat and allow students to spend more time as the drivers of their own education, says educational consultant and public speaker Adam Welcome. . However, many educators struggle with finding creative ways to introduce new classroom tools. .

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 19, 2015

By Sam Patterson The company that inspired Star Wars' BB-8 droid has already won the hearts and minds of K–12 students with a similar ball-shaped robot namedSphero.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

He notes that the “project” in project-based learning isn’t just a robot or computer program that students show off at the science fair; rather, projects are analogous to “units of the curriculum that teach both content and skills.”. This requires significant teacher-student interaction at a group level.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 23, 2018

Today, experts predict that by 2025, AI-powered robots will be driving our cars, diagnosing the sick and even delivering our pizzas. Students will also interact with Cozmo , a robot companion powered by artificial intelligence. . ISTE members have developed two approaches to teaching AI in the classroom: top-down and bottom-up.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2018

For K–12 schools implementing new classroom tools, professional development is crucial to guaranteeing that both teachers and students make the most of such investments. According to PwC, some of the most commonly used emerging technologies are also some of the ones teachers are the least prepared for. Let teachers lead the way.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Modern K–12 pedagogies demand a learning environment that fits students’ needs, starting by breaking away from the rows of desks typically found in most classrooms. . When designing these environments, superintendents should start by envisioning how students may want to use their classrooms. Make Professional Development a Priority.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Would the typical rows of chairs from days past give way to children on the floor of a makerspace , coding for robots and being creators? In this new program, CDW•G works with school leaders to reimagine media centers, classrooms and the transformation of building remodels and new construction into modern collaborative spaces.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 21, 2018

Understandably, there is still some hesitation at the idea of using this technology, as education professionals fear the day robots will replace teachers. Integrating AI into regular classroom curricula is no easy task. This approach allows teachers to develop proactive solutions to help at-risk students before it’s too late.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Virtual and augmented reality in the classroom has proved to be effective for history and chemistry lessons. Innovations in virtual and augmented reality in the classroom are taking the concept of gamification to a whole new level. . K–12 Teachers Use Virtual and Augmented Reality Platforms to Teach Coding. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

According to a recent Pew survey , just 61 percent of those surveyed thought K–12 schools were properly teaching reading, writing and math, and only 25 percent thought schools were giving STEM classes enough time in the classroom.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2018

They also receive up to four years of connectivity , as well as ongoing support to make sure teachers are ready and trained to effectively use the technology in the classroom. We are also bringing them robotics kits and tools to learn about the Internet of Things. by Eli Zimmerman.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Many will also have new laptops or tablets through one-to-one computing programs , upgraded classroom technology for blended learning , and teachers trained to more effectively use technology to personalize instruction. District teachers learned to use Google Classroom and Google’s G Suite apps. . by Marquita Brown.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 5, 2016

Frank Smith Lego’s WeDo 2.0 has a knack for making students smile as they take their first steps into the world of programming.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

With a grant and partnership to support the program, Hupp and the district’s teachers teamed up to help their curious students explore exotic lands and immerse themselves in nature — all without leaving their classrooms. They are all about empowering the community with robots and technology, and they were exploring VR as well.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 22, 2019

Read more: Can Pokemon Go be part of the classroom? Read more: 5 useful VR apps for the modern classroom. In fact as early as 1957 Frank Rosenblatt had designed the first neural computer network which mimicked the thought processes of the human brain (Find an interesting potted history of AI at Forbes Magazine ).

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Edsurge

JULY 31, 2017

Kaun, founder of Makeosity , was running a New York City-based nonprofit that helped teachers bring hands-on STEAM projects into their classrooms, when she started thinking about how much some kids really hate school. Kaun enlisted robotics coaches from RoboFun, which trains educators and runs programs for students. “We

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 19, 2018

The classroom of the future isn’t far from becoming a reality in 2018. From learning analytics tools providing students with instant feedback on their work to virtual reality facilitating field trips to faraway lands to 3D printers filling makerspaces, the classroom looks quite a bit different than it did just five years ago.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

For educators, the new school year is a prime time to set technology-related goals for their district, school or classroom. . Explore offerings in the Google App Hub for educators or features in Google Classroom, Calendar and other G Suite apps. There is not a discussion on what is working in the classroom.” . Here’s how.

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Digital Promise

JULY 27, 2018

As the founder of MAKE magazine Dale Dougherty states in his 2011 TED Talk: “ We are all makers. ”. Teachers attended a two-day professional learning session, where they explored digital technologies such as digital circuits, 3D printing, augmented and virtual reality, e-textiles, programmable robots, coding and green screen video work.

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Edsurge

JULY 31, 2017

Kaun, founder of Makeosity , was running a New York City-based nonprofit that helped teachers bring hands-on STEAM projects into their classrooms, when she started thinking about how much some kids really hate school. Kaun enlisted robotics coaches from RoboFun, which trains educators and runs programs for students. “We

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 16, 2017

His thought leadership around blended pedagogy has been published in Education Week, Ed-Tech Magazine, and The Learning Transformation: A Guide to Blended Learning for Administrators. The Dash and Dot robot wonder pack from Wonder Workshop Stay tuned at the end of the show for how to enter. Download the transcript. This is Episode 96.

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