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7 Online Resources About Creating a #MakerSpace

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Learning Opportunities : Workshops or guided projects on topics like robotics, coding, 3D modeling, and engineering principles. Software : Tools for design, coding, and 3D modeling (e.g., Tinkercad, Fusion 360, Scratch, or Python IDEs). Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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3 keys to success when introducing robotics to young learners

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Through this grant, I was able to get two KIBO robots , as well as the professional development that goes with them. Later on, I had the opportunity to borrow eight more robots that are available through the lending library at Montclair State PRISM office. Make the lessons collaborative. The first project we did was the Hokey Pokey.

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Introducing the Makeblock mBot2: A Fun and Educational AI Robot for Coding

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Introducing the Makeblock mBot2: A Fun and Educational AI Robot for Coding The Makeblock mBot2 is a delightful and educational AI robot designed to captivate the interest of children aged 8-12 in the fields of STEM. This quick setup allows them to jump right into coding and interactive play.

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Are classroom robots the NextGen of learning?

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Technology has the potential to further transform the way we learn, as is apparent by the advancements in robotics and its use in classrooms. Let’s take a look at how robots are currently being used in classrooms and try answering the question of the hour: Do robots have the potential to teach students in the future?

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National STEM Day Nov. 8th

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I asked them to drop in and explain their education programs to the AATT community: 4 Lesson plans This STEM bundle includes four lesson plans: Engineering and Design, The Human Body, Keyboarding and the Scientific Method, and Robotics. All incorporate technology into authentic class activities such as bridge building, note-taking, and math.

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K–12 Experts Weigh In on Training Teachers to Use Education Technology

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K–12 Experts Weigh In on Training Teachers to Use Education Technology. Having a solid plan in place will not only help teachers absorb and retain their training, but will also make it easier for administrators to create plans that will use what time and resources they have efficiently. eli.zimmerman_9856. Thu, 10/25/2018 - 13:07.

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Top 5 Game Development Platforms for Young Coders

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Kids can build games, animate stories, and even learn robotics or Minecraft modding. What if coding could be that fun? Well, it absolutely can be! Learning to code through game development is like having a backstage pass to the world of game creation, where kids don’t just play games—they build them!

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