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How K–12 Classrooms Can Benefit from Robotics

EdTech Magazine

How K–12 Classrooms Can Benefit from Robotics. Cracking the K–12 connection code requires a new approach, one that combines active-learning pedagogy with robotics in the classroom to deliver an interactive, immersive learning experience. . MORE FROM EDTECH: See how education robotics companies are invigorating K–12 learning.

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Looking for a Class Robot? Try Robo Wunderkind

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There are a lot of options if you want to bring programmable robots to your classroom. It is a build-a-robot kit designed to introduce children ages six and up to coding and robotics as well as the fun of problem-solving and creative thinking. If I were to rate myself with robotics, I might be closer to a 5 than a 10.

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5 Innovative Tech Projects for High Schoolers

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Learners can create mobile apps or websites to raise awareness of social issues. For example, they could create a mobile app to promote women’s safety, sending an alert to close and trusted contacts upon violent shaking of the phone whenever a woman senses a hazard.

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5 Practical applications of IoT in the classroom

Neo LMS

Standalone VR headsets don’t require additional mobile devices and offer a fully immersive VR experience. LocoRobo helps students learn about robotics and coding and design Python, Java, JS, or C apps faster. Read more: How teachers can use smart boards in the classroom. VR headsets. Wrapping up.

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10 Unusual Hour of Code Projects

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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’. Coding with pixel art. Human algorithm. Wolfram Alpha widgets.

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15 Unusual Projects for Hour of Code

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Human robot. This is so simple, you’re going to love it: Open the QR Code reader on your phone or mobile device. The recipient will automatically have it on their mobile device–no worries about losing it. Here are some of my favorite unplugged activities: Human Robot. Coding with pixel art. Human algorithm.

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Students Learn to Write by Teaching This Robot

EdTech Magazine

Frank Smith A new robot-powered app exemplifies learning through teaching. Classroom Digital Content Mobile Apps Mobility STEM'

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