EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2018

To learn more about the program and Verizon’s interest in investing in STEM education, EdTech spoke with Justina Nixon-Saintil, director of corporate social responsibility at the Verizon Foundation. MORE FROM EDTECH: See how companies are helping to prepare K–12 students to work in a tech-enabled world. .

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 8, 2020

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. Looking for a Class Robot? Root Robotics–Great Way to Extend Hour of Code.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Human robot. 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’. Looking for a Class Robot? Coding with pixel art.

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Hapara

DECEMBER 18, 2023

? Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] While edtech tools are in most classrooms, not every educator understands how to use technology in meaningful ways. For example, Heather’s team at Buffalo Trail Public Schools used robotics and coding to teach the learning outcomes.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 7, 2021

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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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Kid-created Games That Teach Looking for a Class Robot? Try Robo Wunderkind Minecraft Review PrimoToys–unplugged programming for youngers Root Robotics–Great Way to Extend Hour of Code Scratch Jr. This includes (links are live on publication day) : An Overview of This Week (this post) — Dec.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 10, 2023

This app introduces young kids to the concepts of coding and problem solving in a playful setting by guiding a robot through increasingly challenging puzzles. Encourage collaboration on group projects that combine creativity and technology, so that students can design mobile apps, video games, or even program robots!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 8, 2023

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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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 19, 2019

For Middle School, they are designed for the grading period time frame typical of those grade levels, with topics like programming, robotics, and community service with tech. grade levels include base topics of keyboarding, digital citizenship, problem solving, digital tools for the classroom, and coding.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

From gamification to digital citizenship to PD for teachers to classroom robots and everything in between, the 102 posts that have been published on the NEO Blog in the last 12 months covered oh so many subjects related to education technology and e-learning for educational institutions. Top 10 NEO Blog posts. We learned a lot.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Human robot. 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’. Looking for a Class Robot? Coding with pixel art.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 7, 2018

For Middle School, they are designed for the grading period time frame typical of those grade levels, with topics like programming, robotics, and community service with tech. grade levels include base topics of keyboarding, digital citizenship, problem solving, digital tools for the classroom, and coding.

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Doug Levin

AUGUST 28, 2017

A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 34 Edition). Tagged on: August 26, 2017 The Secret to a Good Robot Teacher | The New York Times → Why is educational technology such a disappointment? No endorsements; no sponsored content; no apologies for my eclectic tastes. Strong opinions may be weakly held.

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Doug Levin

AUGUST 28, 2017

A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 34 Edition). Tagged on: August 26, 2017 The Secret to a Good Robot Teacher | The New York Times → Why is educational technology such a disappointment? No endorsements; no sponsored content; no apologies for my eclectic tastes. Strong opinions may be weakly held.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2018

Whether this is your first time attending the Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) or your 10th, here are some tips and new approaches you can use to ensure you get the most out of the information-packed convention : SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! Strategize Your Event Agenda.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2018

Whether this is your first time attending the Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) or your 10th, here are some tips and new approaches you can use to ensure you get the most out of the information-packed convention : SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! Strategize Your Event Agenda.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 4, 2015

His knowledge of and interest in both the EdTech world and the importance of a STEM education highlight the importance of inquiry-based education, DIY cultures and technology for enhanced learning as crucial 21st century activities. Eduporium ‘s Andy Larmand is the newest contributor to Ask a Tech Teacher.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 28, 2019

Not the driving rain or 50-degree temperatures could keep edtech enthusiasts from the opening day of FETC 2019 in Orlando. The edtech administrators, information technology, educator, early learning, and inclusion and special education tracks ensured that there was something for everyone. Student Data Privacy. STEAM and STEM.

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2018

Creativity starts off every book, followed by areas such as 21st century skills, research, digital citizenship and technology and coding concepts. But she also perks her ears up for those who speak low and outside the edtech mainstream, and encourages them not to use their indoor voices.

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Hapara

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

For instance, this middle school Workspace asks pairs and groups to explore several digital citizenship scenarios that apply to their age group. Hands-on STEM activities When Heather Rentz was an innovation coach at Buffalo Trail Public Schools, she brought robotics and coding into classrooms.

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The Innovative Educator

JUNE 24, 2019

SCREAM stands for science, computing, robotics, engineering, artificial intelligence, and math. Digital Citizenship: Student Style Dr. Marialice B. Fortunately, teachers like April Keck DeGennaro who teaches at Peoples Elementary School in Georgia is. She shared why AI is important in her SCREAM Lab.

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EdTechTeam

MAY 10, 2017

An EdTech Playground. EdTech Playgrounds provide opportunities for collaboration, communication, creativity, and critical thinking. An EdTech Playground is a mobile space that can be set up in small or large areas. The resources that are featured in our EdTech Playgrounds come directly from our classrooms and libraries.

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NeverEndingSearch

JULY 1, 2019

For me, ISTE is the ultimate professional development conference to catch up on the latest in EdTech, collaborate with old and new friends, and to spend time with my people. Last year they presented their favorite new edtech through a Let’s Make a Deal style presentation. it’s an interesting trend.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 5, 2018

acronym – make sure that you’re talking to a person first instead of some Russian robot that’s out there. I think what’s changed in the past couple of years is 1) the community has gotten much larger, but 2) artificial intelligence has begun joining the conversation in ways we never expected. Vicki: Oh, and the bots and the A.I.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 8, 2018

Sneak Peeks and Big Prizes If you're able to be at the conference in person, be sure to stop by our booth, #782, for a chance to win a day of in-person digital citizenship training from Common Sense, valued at $3,000. Our team members will be sharing insights from the sessions and checking out the edtech buzz in the exhibit hall.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

Some of the most used edtech products that have bold claims about their effectiveness only base their research on a very small fraction of students and on schools where implementation was exactly right. There is a growing movement across the education space to raise the bar on edtech evidence.

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MSEDTechie

OCTOBER 8, 2015

Edtech has created learning opportunities for kids to gain valuable experiences through a teaching style that speaks their language as digital learners. Parents are huge stakeholders, and have an extremely important voice in the edtech discussion. 4) What digital citizenship curriculum are students exposed to?

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 8, 2018

Sneak Peeks and Big Prizes If you're able to be at the conference in person, be sure to stop by our booth, #782, for a chance to win a day of in-person digital citizenship training from Common Sense, valued at $3,000. Our team members will be sharing insights from the sessions and checking out the edtech buzz in the exhibit hall.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 5, 2017

The Coding & Robotics K-8 PLC, sponsored by Wonder Workshop , hosted the webinar, “ Beyond the Hour of Code: Implementation for All ,” on December 6th. It is now easier than ever to integrate coding into the classroom with curricula like those on Code.org, and learning tools like Wonder Workshop ’s robots Dot and Dash.

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Tech Helpful

MARCH 7, 2019

Digital Citizenship Toolbox Yesterday, I had the opportunity to talk with third graders about digital citizenship. I love talking about digital citizenship with elementary students because it is such an easy age to influence them to be good digital citizens.

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techlearning

JUNE 21, 2018

launch of Be a Maker, an all-new mobile application that teaches children how to code by allowing them to program their Jibo robot. Children ages 7-12 can use the Be a Maker app to create customized programs for their Jibo robot to perform, including speech and expressions. JIBO BE A MAKER APP ( www.jibo.com ) Jibo, Inc. K-12 market.

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techlearning

JULY 18, 2018

Every year the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) conference's expo floor is packed with edtech products vying for teachers' attention. What's special : There are a lot of new tools that aim to combat bullying or just handle behavioral and digital citizenship issues. What's different?

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techlearning

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

com ) & ( www.bvlp.com ) & ( www.schoolmint.com ) Hero K12 and BV Investment Partners announced SchoolMint will be joining their EdTech Platform. The video is part of Impero’s work to support schools in keeping students safe online and promoting good digital citizenship.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 21, 2014

Sunday, October 19th - Saturday, October 25th Digital Citizenship Week , Join us for Digital Citizenship Week and engage students, teachers, and families in your community in thinking critically, behaving safely, and participating responsibly online. What can colleges do to help foster strong digital citizens?

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Graphite Blog

APRIL 11, 2019

Edtech is no complete substitute for that, but there are tools that can supplement the development of character in the classroom and at home. Using our Digital Citizenship Curriculum? Building SEL (social and emotional learning) skills such as courage requires face-to-face interaction, meaningful discussion, and reflection.

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Tech Helpful

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

One of the major goals I have had regarding technology integration is that we also speak into teaching students about being appropriate digital citizens. After school this year our STEAM coordinator has offered circuitry and robotics clubs as well. Second semester will bring more technology-based options for students to choose from.

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Graphite Blog

APRIL 11, 2019

Edtech is no complete substitute for that, but there are tools that can supplement the development of character in the classroom and at home. Using our Digital Citizenship Curriculum? Building SEL (social and emotional learning) skills such as courage requires face-to-face interaction, meaningful discussion, and reflection.

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