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Teaching Sequence in Kindergarten with Robots

My Paperless Classroom

Programming a robot requires knowing what you want the robot to do. One of the first steps to creating a program is to develop a detailed sequence of every move the robot will make. Once you have this sequence you can begin to use the programming language to write the program that will guide the robot through the steps.

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3-Bullet Thursday [Google Expeditions. Chrome Music. Student EdCamps]

techlearning

Student-Driven EdCamps might be an easy way in the door. New, SIMPLIFIED, Student Portfolio System ] cross posted at www.cyclesoflearning.com Ramsey Musallam teaches science and robotics at Sonoma Academy in Santa Rosa, California, with the aim of fostering inquiry-based learning environments fueled by student curiosity.

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Coming This Summer: Powerful, Peer-Led Professional Development That Won’t Bore

Edsurge

Embracing the belief that educators themselves provide the most valuable PD for their colleagues, EdCamps began in Philadelphia in 2010 and have since been replicated more than 700 times around the world.

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Connecting Voices through Robotics: An EdCamp Global Event

Barrow Media Center: Expect the Miraculous

This year, our library is fortunate to have a robotics loan from Birdbrain Technologies. We have 12 Finch robots that we are using throughout the year for coding experiences for our students. Currently, a group of 2nd-5th graders are meeting every Friday for one hour to learn to code these robots and create projects with them.

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Your Guide to Running a School Like Disney World

Edsurge

This was the rationale for starting teacher-centered Edcamps during professional development. Since then, we've experimented with dozens of different apps and online programs to boost learning and interest: 3-D printing, spheros, Osmos, virtual reality, coding, cyber security modules, drones, Robotics, multiple devices.

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8 Secrets To Providing Amazing EdTech Customer Service | By @JeffBradbury | @SamPatue

TeacherCast

When I am buying a robot, or signing up for a subscription app, I want to know that company will be available when I need help. (Yes, Our robots passed each other in the mail and Sphero made sure I had robots for the last week of school. Look for Edcamps <https://twitter.com/EdcampUSA> and offer support.

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3-Bullet Thursday [5 Levels, QFT, Student EdCamps]

techlearning

Interested in developing and hosting an EdCamp at your school site? Consider training your student to host their own to showcase their interests, talents and expertise. Click here to learn more about the process. [

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