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Physical Computing with micro:bits and Makecode

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I am quite fond of facilitating physical computing activities with my learners as I’ve discussed in Scratch and Makey Makey Across the Curriculum . For that post I created the following graphic to represent the benefits of physical computing. ISTE Standards for Students. micro:bit Activities.

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Playful Pedagogy: Gamer Types and Board Games for Inclusive Learning

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Educators often find themselves exploring innovative approaches to enhance student learning, and one particularly creative pathway is integrating games and playfulness into the learning environment. The Achiever aims to earn badges and showcase accomplishments. The Socializers loved it, and the achievers responded positively as well.

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Why Mission — Not Money — Will Lead Colleges to Truly Innovative Online Learning

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We also need innovation and creativity. The content and design of online courses to date has often focused on achieving parity with the in-person experience. In a purely asynchronous format, even that basic goal has not been easily achieved. Interpersonal interaction is one of the most vital elements of teaching and learning.

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The 3 Best Strategies For Teachers To Keep Students Engaged

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With distractions from technology and diverse learning needs, teachers need to constantly adapt and find innovative ways to keep their students focused. These digital spaces allow students to work together, share ideas, and collaborate on projects regardless of their physical location. Having the right strategy is essential.

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Advanced micro:bit Projects: Artificial Intelligence and the MakeCode Data Logger Spoon Race

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I love bringing physical computing into my classrooms: Physical computing refers to the use of tangible, embedded microcontroller-based interactive systems that can sense the world around them and/or control outputs such as lights, displays and motors. Develop, test and refine prototypes as part of a cyclical design process.

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Bringing Better STEM Education to the Rural South

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The project is funded through a nearly $8 million innovation grant from the U.S. Think Like a Scientist The lessons focus on chemistry and physics, two “gatekeeper” subjects that are typically seen as more difficult, Schneider says. Chemistry and physics teachers within these schools will deliver the curriculum.

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Concrete change: the innovative chemistry of sustainable cement

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Concrete change: the innovative chemistry of sustainable cement Published: The global cement industry is gigantic, so finding ways to reduce its impact on the climate is essential for a sustainable future. At the University of Sheffield in the UK, Dr Theodore Hanein and his team are investigating alternative methods for cement production.