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6 Digital tools that encourage computational thinking

Neo LMS

The internet is full of valuable resources that teach you how to include computational thinking in the learning process, so I’ve collected six of the most used platforms with complex materials and guidelines to support educators: Scratch. The website offers guidelines, plans, activities, and strategies for successful use in the classroom.

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KinderLab Robotics Debuts AI Curriculum for Young Learners

eSchool News

Waltham, MA – KinderLab Robotics , a leader in educational STEAM robotics for grades pre-K–5, has launched Thinking with KIBO: Introducing Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Early Grades , a free curriculum designed to help students understand how AI tools work and think critically about how these tools can improve lives in their communities.

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Most parents know AI will be crucial to their children’s future

eSchool News

Growing interest in AI tools : Approximately 42 percent of Gen Alpha and Gen Z parents say their child is interested in specific AI tools, with Generative AI (62 percent), Robotics (49 percent), and Computer Vision (44 percent) leading the way. The survey indicates that 70 percent believe it’s essential to have guidelines for AI education.

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World’s Largest Robotics Competition Returns: Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation to Host Live Remote VEX Robotics World Championship

eSchool News

The Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation , a 501c3 nonprofit and VEX Robotics , is back to showcase the incredible talent and skill of a range of student competitors by hosting the first-ever Live Remote VEX Robotics World Championship May 17-29, 2021.

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How to Create a Classroom That’s a Safe Space for Failure

Edsurge

Bycraft, our robot goes backward!” And off they went, to work on yet another version of their robot. It’s much more impactful if I give some guidelines and constraints, but really let the students decide where to take it. One of my main areas of focus is middle school robotics; I love these classes with all my heart.

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Overcoming 3 challenges of introducing blended learning in the classroom

Neo LMS

There are schools which, with the use of a robot device , bring the class closer to students, who for whatever reasons cannot attend classes. When educators base the instruction only on the curricular guidelines, they cannot provide students with real life experiences, with innovative content and digital skills.

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5 ways online coding programs prep students for success

eSchool News

During COVID, the platform provided a virtual option so students could still participate in robotics, and I’ve been using it ever since. Even though it was a hard year to do anything in person, the computer science and coding platform helped keep our students interested in robotics. The plan has worked out very well so far.

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