7 Online Resources About Creating a #MakerSpace
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DECEMBER 9, 2024
Learning Opportunities : Workshops or guided projects on topics like robotics, coding, 3D modeling, and engineering principles.
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Ask a Tech Teacher
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Learning Opportunities : Workshops or guided projects on topics like robotics, coding, 3D modeling, and engineering principles.
Ask a Tech Teacher
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Simona Johnes, editor-in-chief of Science and Literacy , an educational blog for teachers and parents, did some research into a topic that is of growing concern to my fellow teachers: Robots in the classrom. Here’s an interesting article comparing the pros and cons of robots vs. humans: . 5 pros of a robot teacher.
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EdTech Magazine
APRIL 12, 2018
What it Takes to Integrate Robotics and Coding into the Classroom. It starts with a game of Robot Turtles, a board game by Thinkfun that’s being used at Hubbard Woods School in Winnetka, Ill., Within HWS and District 36’s other four schools, this is the first step of a journey that will touch on coding and robotics at each grade level.
User Generated Education
JANUARY 2, 2017
I absolutely love all of the new robotics toys that have been coming out for elementary age learners. One of my gifted girls noted, “Where do all of these robots come from?” My robotics-type devices include: Sphero. Jimu Robot. Finch Robot. Dash and Dot. littleBits: Gizmos and Gadgets; Arduino.
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
. – Intelitek and CoderZ, an Intelitek company, announced today that the Dallas Independent School District has approved the CoderZ coding platform and the RoboX 3D simulation platform for the district’s pre-engineering and robotics certification programs as part of a recent request for proposal initiative.
Ask a Tech Teacher
DECEMBER 10, 2018
Now that you’ve engaged your students with awesome Hour of Code fun, I’m thrilled to introduce the incredible Root Robotics for going far beyond the hour! Root’s a versatile, engaging robotics and coding program that grows with students from pre-K up through grade 12. You can’t watch this video and not get excited about Root!
Ask a Tech Teacher
AUGUST 1, 2019
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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DECEMBER 8, 2022
Detailed directions, project guides, educational resources, and videos can be found online in the Ward’s Science database. Though the video shows how to make the dough, you don’t have to do that. My Robotic Friends is a one-hour introductory non-computer activity where students learn to program a human robot.
The CoolCatTeacher
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
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DECEMBER 7, 2021
Human robot. Click here for more detail and a how-to video. Click here for more detail and a how-to video. Here are some of my favorite unplugged activities: 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.
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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SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
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MAY 20, 2024
Each second and minute, hundreds and thousands of videos flood the internet. These videos include audio narrations, animations, presentations, videography or photography, live interviewing, and discussions. Digital Storytelling Digital storytelling is one of the most shared content streaming options.
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DECEMBER 8, 2020
Detailed directions, project guides, educational resources, and videos can be found online in the Ward’s Science database. Though the video shows how to make the dough, you don’t have to do that. My Robotic Friends is a one-hour introductory non-computer activity where students learn to program a human robot.
Ask a Tech Teacher
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Human robot. Click here for more detail and a how-to video. Click here for more detail and a how-to video. 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. Coding with pixel art. Human algorithm.
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OCTOBER 2, 2024
Here are the most-read posts for the past month: 18 Digital Tool Musts in the Classroom — a Video Introducing the Makeblock mBot2: A Fun and Educational AI Robot for Coding 9 Reasons to Use Digital Books The Role of Phosphorus Properties in Sustainable Technology for Classrooms Tips for Teachers to Balance the Demands of School Events and Their Personal (..)
Ask a Tech Teacher
NOVEMBER 7, 2019
Coding, robotics, and experimentation–integral pieces of STEM–give students the best start possible to the rest of their lives. They not only offer project supplies but lesson plans, curricula, how-to videos, tips and tricks, personalized help, and podcasts. Botley the Coding Robot. Unbox Botley the Coding Robot.
Edsurge
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
Like Lego blocks clicked together, two educational robot companies have combined to offer their collective programming and robotics lessons to students spanning from 4 years old to college. Modular Robotics , the Boulder, Colo.-based based maker of Cubelet robot blocks, has acquired Dexter Industries , a Stafford, Va.-based
Neo LMS
DECEMBER 16, 2021
Also, through Google’s free curriculum, CS First, teachers and students can access over 1,000 instructional videos and lesson plans. Ozobot is an online tool that allows students to code robots included in their kits, which can be ordered online and offline. Read more: Are classroom robots the NextGen of learning?
The CoolCatTeacher
JUNE 27, 2022
I am learning about many things I haven’t had time to explore during the busy pandemic season and beginning to share many things on social media and here relating to autonomous vehicles, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Blockchain, Robotics, Drones, AI and so many technologies that will truly transform our world.
Edsurge
JULY 2, 2019
The two-legged, pill-shaped robot—upper half green, lower half white and small enough to stand on one’s palm—starts its lesson with a greeting. Designed for children ages 3 to 7, the robot, Roybi, aims to teach kids at home a range of early-childhood developmental skills. Roybi the robot. Hello my friend. The black cat meows.
eSchool News
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Fortunately, a year prior, one of my 4th-year senior capstone students had prior experience with high school robotics and was interested in finding a screen-free way to introduce robotics to Dean College’s Children’s Center. For this class, we focused on introducing robotics to four- and five-year-old children.
The CoolCatTeacher
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
Not only did I create a computer science video to help a wider audience of educators ( see below) , but my school now has aligned standards. Additionally, the course shared videos, articles, and research, which included what I needed to be using and modeling by professional educators using best practices. A Research Focus. Ricketts, R.
Edsurge
APRIL 19, 2019
Robots are taking over college campuses. The University of California at Berkeley and University of California, Los Angeles were two of the earliest colleges to welcome the food delivery robots, called the KiwiBot. Things are a bit more complicated for the delivery robot. They're currently only at UC Berkeley.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JUNE 17, 2022
Also mention the add-ons you can use such as robotics, Arduino, or 3D printing. . This also includes stand-alone programs for specialized topics such as robotics, 3D printing, and drones. Videos of you teaching. Have a colleague video you teaching a class. Do this several times, but only a few minutes each.
Digital Promise
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
The “City Walk” game invites children to create a sequence of navigation instructions for their robot friend to deliver gifts around town. In addition to “City Walk,” children can play “Better Building,” where children sort and label groups of blocks to help the robot more efficiently build structures.
EdTech Magazine
MARCH 13, 2019
Grades K–4: Robotics Tools Teach Students Programming Basics. Sphero robots and littleBits encourage students to take a hands-on approach to STEM. At DeQueen Public Schools in Arkansas, students have the freedom to explore and experiment with programming the globular robots. Grades 5–8: Students Reach for the Skies with Drones.
eSchool News
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Students explore practical applications of theoretical knowledge, such as designing simple machines, programming robots, or analyzing environmental data. Exploratoriums Learning Toolbox : Hands-on science and engineering activities, experiments, and videos that align with K-12 curriculums.
techlearning
OCTOBER 4, 2022
Telepresence robots can bring students who cannot attend school into the classroom in a more immersive manner than video conferencing.
EdTech Magazine
JUNE 27, 2019
In 1969, if you wanted to play a video game, you had to go to MIT.” Robots: The future of robots isn’t the actual devices, but what drives their development in the first place, Martinez said. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued ISTE 2019 coverage. It’s a story of exponential growth,” she said. “In
Neo LMS
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
Robot teachers. The idea of a robot teacher may seem like a too futuristic concept at the moment, but it’s really an ongoing project in many schools and colleges worldwide. Robot teachers are able to work 24/7 without taking a break and don’t need a salary. They are patient and unbiased.
Ask a Tech Teacher
DECEMBER 10, 2018
Now that you’ve engaged your students with awesome Hour of Code fun, I’m thrilled to introduce the incredible Root Robotics for going far beyond the hour! Root’s a versatile, engaging robotics and coding program that grows with students from pre-K up through grade 12. You can’t watch this video and not get excited about Root!
Ask a Tech Teacher
JULY 15, 2019
Education has many disruptors–3D Printing, AR and VR, 1:1 technology, STEM, and STEAM–but a recent and wildly popular one is robotics. One I discovered this summer is Wonder Workshop’s collection of three robots — Cue, Dash, and Dot. That, by the way, is one of my favorite parts of this fun little robot.
eSchool News
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Our group came from all over the state, representing different grades and subjects, and our mission was to create an online guide to help teachers break apart each standard, then provide a video tutorial or example of a lesson to address the standard, which we wrote as a team.
eSchool News
AUGUST 18, 2020
I put together a few tutorial videos on how to use Google Classroom, Google Meet, and Zoom for our staff members to use to reach out to their students. Related content: 3 key parts of a coding and robotics program. As April turned into May, the likelihood that we would be returning to school dropped substantially.
techieMusings
JUNE 13, 2022
I learned about aibo, Sony’s “robotic puppy, powered by AI,” a couple years ago. How could this robot dog provide companionship and bond with its owner? I had watched so many videos of people who had an aibo, so I thought I knew what to expect; but this tiny robot has exceeded my expectations so many times over.
Hapara
DECEMBER 18, 2023
For example, Heather’s team at Buffalo Trail Public Schools used robotics and coding to teach the learning outcomes. Therefore, the goal was not just to build a robot or code an activity. They were excited to learn new concepts using robotics and coding as the conduits. They could also get feedback from peers and their teacher.
User Generated Education
DECEMBER 22, 2018
I think we are living in amazing times whereby we can access and view high quality videos for free! In this joyful, heartfelt talk featuring demos of her wonderfully wacky creations, Simone Giertz shares her craft: making useless robots. I have selected some of my favorites from 2018.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JANUARY 2, 2024
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JULY 10, 2023
This app introduces young kids to the concepts of coding and problem solving in a playful setting by guiding a robot through increasingly challenging puzzles. Encouraging students to engage in digital storytelling assignments or video presentations opens up a world of possibilities for exploration.
Ask a Tech Teacher
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Detailed directions, project guides, educational resources, and videos can be found online in the Ward’s Science database. Though the video shows how to make the dough, you don’t have to do that. Break students into pairs and have one student write the steps required to do something (the video suggests stacking cups).
EdTech Magazine
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
The whiteboards not only are a way to provide virtual and video experiences, but they also offer teachers flexibility in how they present information to an entire class or to individual students. STEAM toys: Lego blocks, the popular childhood toy, is also a solid STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) tool for PBL.
The CoolCatTeacher
MARCH 13, 2018
And it’s using video, which seems like it’s a really native platform for them right now. With Book Creator they can include pictures, they can include video, drawings, text. Like FlipGrid video is so much fun. Just short videos in class, or short labs, even lectures where there are just a couple of points being made.
Ask a Tech Teacher
NOVEMBER 23, 2019
Human robot. Click here for more detail and a how-to video. Click here for more detail and a how-to video. 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. Coding with pixel art. Human algorithm.
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