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Computational Thinking in Preschool: What, Why, and How

Digital Promise

The project looked at how those skills could be integrated in common preschool and home STEM learning experiences in mutually supportive ways. This included the creation of a new, free app, STEM-tastic Adventures (available through the App Store and Google Play ), to provide young children fun and engaging opportunities to learn CT and STEM.

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5 Practical applications of IoT in the classroom

Neo LMS

While the education sector is not particularly known as an early adopter of modern technology, we have seen definite improvements in this respect. LocoRobo helps students learn about robotics and coding and design Python, Java, JS, or C apps faster. We are witnessing tremendous changes in terms of technology in every domain.

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Time to dust off the 3D printers

eSchool News

Key points: Interactive technologies can engage students in real-world problems Meet the maker: High school student develops robot guide dogs How to use PBL with makerspaces across your curriculum For more on makerspaces, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub The era of COVID-19 brought about the largest boom in school makerspaces seen to date.

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Teachers Are Turning to AI Solutions for Assistance

EdTech Magazine

Understandably, there is still some hesitation at the idea of using this technology, as education professionals fear the day robots will replace teachers. AI Solutions Drive Higher STEM Test Scores. “These tools also gather actionable insights and information about a student’s progress and report the data back to the teacher.”.

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Break out the VR and the 3D printers for real-world relevance

eSchool News

Key points: Interactive technologies can engage students in real-world problems Meet the maker: High school student develops robot guide dogs How to use PBL with makerspaces across your curriculum For more on makerspaces, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub The era of COVID-19 brought about the largest boom in school makerspaces seen to date.

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Putting the ‘E’ in integrative STEM instruction

eSchool News

Though many teachers tout the importance of STEM learning, many also shy away from the “E” in STEM. Many teachers have misconceptions that STEM is all about robots and coding, and that you have to use the latest and greatest technology available,” Neuman said.

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Technology Sparks Growth Mindset and Innovation in the Classroom

Digital Promise

It was definitely one piece of the puzzle to our success because it helped foster a growth mindset among our teachers and students.”. In addition, the VILS initiative’s emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) prompted the school to offer STEM electives, which have proven popular among students.