EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Schools Use Immersive Technology for Assistive Learning. MORE FROM EDTECH : How Educational AI is Making the Grade. Artificial intelligence, ‘deep learning’ and robotics are among the game-changing technologies that are beginning to alter the nature of work and workforce demands. by Shailaja Neelakantan.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 17, 2019

While students are excited at the idea of flying robots in class, teachers will need support systems to learn how to incorporate the new technology into their lesson plans. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how schools are teaching students to build and code their own drones. 4 Key Details to Pilot Drones in a K–12 Class. by Wylie Wong.

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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. MORE FROM EDTECH: Schools are turning to the cloud to improve streaming and downloads.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2018

“[It’s] imperative that schools lead the way, not just in offering stronger STEM programming, but in advocating for it with the community and championing it with students — especially at the K–12 level, where they are first exposed to it,” Ryan Petersen writes for EdTech. Tech Tools Help Teach K–12 Students STEM.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 22, 2019

It occured to me that not only are the wide variety of acronyms found in the world of EdTech confusing ( I did a post on organizations in that regard ), but indeed there is quite a bit of overlap — as well as misuse — of terms that can make navigating the literature (in particular online literature) on the subject of EdTech confusing and unhelpful.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 21, 2019

Those are just two of many topics EdTech: Focus on K–12 team will delve into at the ISTE 2019 conference , which kicks off June 23 in Philadelphia. . Follow EdTech on Twitter as well as the event hashtag, #ISTE19 , to stay up to date. Marquita Brown is the managing editor of EdTech: Focus on K-12. by Marquita Brown.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Children and robots (concerns of misrepresentation of a robot). In a 2012 study about children’s social and moral relationship with a humanoid robot, 9, 12, and 15 year olds interacted with a humanoid robot named Robovie. At the end of the session, against Robovie’s objections, the robot was put into a closet.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 23, 2019

Sphero Announces Acquisition of LittleBits to Expand K–12 Robotics Tools. Sphero , one of the leading companies in K–12 classroom robotics, announced its acquisition of littleBits , inventor of the electronic building blocks for science, technology, engineering, art and math learning, on Friday, Aug. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 16, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out everything you need to know about E-rate. E-rate discounts free up funds for everything from coding in elementary schools to robotics programs. “It She is a frequent contributor to the CDW family of technology magazines. “When E-rate 2.0 Technology Services Coordinator Jim Branton. “We

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 24, 2018

SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! They work on any project they want, such as robotics. He is a regular contributor to the CDW family of technology magazines. Thomas School Dedicates Space to Bolster STEM Learning. Foster interest by allowing students to create STEM clubs.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 5, 2018

In every direction, robots are dancing, racing or manipulating objects, as servo motors whir and LED lights glow. . We felt like the community needed to see what our students are capable of doing with coding and robotics,” Land says. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how to create a successful STEM program! eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH : How project-based learning is helping students build 21st century skills. MORE FROM EDTECH : The do's and don'ts of project-based learning technology integration. Here’s how. Boosting Academic Rigor with the PBL Approach. Virtual reality: Distance and budgets can sometimes limit where academic experiences can happen.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Learn what research says about how 3D printers affect student learning and engagement. 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.”.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 23, 2023

K–12 schools everywhere are facing challenges with staffing. Teacher shortages are making headlines across the country, but other departments are feeling the staffing strain too. Job openings persist, proving hard to fill, in IT, transportation, food service and other departments at K–12 institutions.

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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. Robots and Virtual Reality Provide Hands-On Experience.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how K–12 students are using drones to tackle complex problems. . It regularly participates in several different competitions, including ones for robotics and solar cars. Alex writes for CDW’s Tech magazines and websites. Drone Competition Creates Fun STEM Opportunity. by Alexander Slagg.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: See how to orchestrate a digital transformation in your school. EDTECH: As an education technology consultant and speaker, what is your main message? EDTECH: What do you see as the greatest issue for K–12 classrooms when it comes to technology integration? And they shouldn't even try to be the expert.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 9, 2018

Here are five ideas to follow from Fleming on how to set up a library makerspace that will foster creativity and expand on your STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) curriculum : SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! Understand the Needs of Students in a Library Makerspace Project.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2018

MORE FROM EDTECH: Five steps to creating a successful K–12 STEM program. MORE FROM EDTECH: How teachers can integrate robotics and coding into their classrooms. blogs and produces videos for EdTech magazine. Code Kit Is Easy to Use and Simple to Understand. Simply put, littleBits are electronic building blocks.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 13, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how K–12 schools work to incorporate computer science into their curriculums. Grades K–4: Robotics Tools Teach Students Programming Basics. Sphero robots and littleBits encourage students to take a hands-on approach to STEM. Here are a few considerations to help teachers get started.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Mixed reality brings new life to the K–12 classroom. MORE FROM EDTECH: 4 ways to make virtual reality integration pay off. They enthusiastically placed dinosaurs, robots, animals and other 3D objects around the library. MORE FROM EDTECH : Maximize your virtual reality classroom integration.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Robotics — Educators are leveraging robotics to promote critical and computational thinking, and to provide hands-on learning in STEM subjects. by EdTech Staff. Two to Three Years. CDW VV2 Strategy. CDW Segment. Original or Curated. Customer Focused. Buying Cycle. Engagement. Content Length. 500-1000 words. Pull Quote.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Hupp spoke with EdTech Managing Editor Jena Passut about the VR program’s past and present and the ways in which other districts might incorporate the emerging technology into their curricula. . EDTECH: Tell us about the latest innovative programs at Cornell. EDTECH: Why is a school district an ideal place to experiment with VR?

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

MORE–FROM–EDTECH: See how mixed reality tools are helping K–12 teachers engage their students. MORE–FROM–EDTECH: Read more about how learning comes alive through virtual and augmented reality. Mixed Reality Platforms Improve Coding Concept Retention. Technology Companies Invest in AR and VR Education Apps.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: See how a Massachusetts school district enacted its own digital transformation. MORE FROM EDTECH: Find out which blended learning program will best fit your classroom. Gaines described how Mehlville School District students use robotics to solve problems. Make Professional Development a Priority.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2018

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out these 5 key areas of professional development for K–12 teachers! Any professional development plan needs to focus on encouraging and enabling a basic and sustained change in how teachers view teaching and learning, says Amy Valentine, executive director of the Foundation for Blended and Online Learning.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: See how blended learning has developed in K–12 over the years. Owen Roundy Elementary in Las Vegas, Christia Osborn-Preston will teach a new class this year on technology, covering topics such as robotics and coding. . Marquita Brown is the managing editor of EdTech: Focus on K-12. by Marquita Brown.

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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

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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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

JUNE 23, 2021

A pharmacist may need to program a robot to help sort medicine, he suggested; a truck driver may need to manage an autonomous tractor-trailer. One former student, a young Black man who now works at Netflix in California, emphasized that technology skills are important for virtually every job.

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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. SIGN UP: Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! AI Solutions Drive Higher STEM Test Scores.

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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? MORE FROM EDTECH: What is a modern learning environment and why do teachers like it? Would your students be engaged, energetic and enthusiastic about learning in this new environment?

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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

JULY 27, 2018

SIGN UP: Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! Companies continue to explore the possibilities of education through robotics , like IBM’s Project Debater , which recently held its own against established human debaters over complex topics including income tax and antibiotics in food.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 2, 2018

In the tournament, middle school teams compete in 14 events, including Lego robotics, video production and the 3D Derby, where participants use a 3D printer to design and produce cars, and then race them. Start small with a robotics competition or a club,” he says. Tech Offers a Leg Up for Impoverished Students. by Tommy Peterson.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Creative applications such as Adobe Creative Cloud are helping students develop soft skills employers value. Older students use the Tynker platform to code while younger students use tablet computers, Principal John Beeck told EdTech. . Here’s how. Get Creative with Digital Art Platforms.

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