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MAY 10, 2023

While many professionals aren’t specifically computer programmers, having at least basic coding knowledge, possibly in multiple coding languages, can significantly enhance a person's skills for any job.

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DECEMBER 5, 2023

Traditionally, the hugely-popular Hour of code has been celebrated one week in December, but now, you can participate any time you want. 5, 2023 Coding activities by grade — Dec. 7, 2023 5 Unplugged Hour of Code Activities — Dec. Kid-created Games That Teach Looking for a Class Robot?

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DECEMBER 4, 2023

Here’s Why Kids Should Participate in Extracurricular Activities Most parents ignore this, but playtime activities significantly contribute to a child’s overall development. Gives Kids a Break from Their Academic Studies As mentioned, kids don’t learn only by listening to lectures and reading books.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2020

As educators struggle with the best way to teach critical thinking and problem solving, coding has proven to be an effective and flexible tool. Is it time to add ‘coding’ to the essential subjects taught at every school? There’s no denying that coding is now regarded as an essential ability for learners.

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JANUARY 2, 2024

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DECEMBER 7, 2022

Over the next week, I’ll share ideas that will get you ready for Hour of Code. 6 Unplugged Hour of Code Activities. Coding–that geeky subject that confounds students and frightens teachers. Coding with pixel art. Olders can draw them in the class drawing program and then print. Long list of websites by grade.

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DECEMBER 3, 2021

December 6-12th, 2021, Computer Science Education will host the Hour Of Code–a one-hour introduction to students on coding, programming, and why they should love it, designed to demystify “code” and show that anyone can learn the basics to be a maker, a creator, and an innovator. Kid-created Games That Teach.

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STEM for Kids

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Various studies and research show that such real connections help break stereotypes, increase confidence and aspirations, and inspire curiosity and innovation. STEM For Kids® is pleased to announce an addition to the STEM Icons book series … STEM Icons: Celebrating Black History for kids.

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MAY 19, 2023

Here are a list of sites that offer digital books for kids to adults: Bookopolis Bookopolis is a large collection of fiction and nonfiction books for ages 7-12. Educators sign up with a Teacher account and then set up classes and accounts for students. Kids can even watch book trailers before making a selection.

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OCTOBER 5, 2023

Here are some you can look into–and all online: Easy CBM Educreations –video a whiteboard explanation of how students are completing a task (app) Edulastic –formative assessments; work on any devices (app) Flip — record a video question from your desktop; add attachments; students respond from the app with their answer Flubaroo (app) (..)

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STEM for Kids

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

STEM For Kids® is pleased to announce the newest addition to our industry-leading curriculum portfolio… STEM Icons: Celebrating Black History for kids. STEM For Kids® enables purpose-driven educators and entrepreneurs to bring life- and career-readiness skills to preK-8 children in their communities.

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DECEMBER 8, 2020

Hour of Code–December 7th-12, 2020–is a time when teachers show students why they should love-not-fear coding and students find out that these activities — often seen as geeky or impossible — aren’t. Over the next week, I’ll share ideas that will get you ready for your Hour of Code.

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DECEMBER 7, 2023

Over the next weeks, I’ll share ideas that will get you ready for Hour of Code. 5, 2023 Coding activities by grade — Dec. 7, 2023 5 Unplugged Hour of Code Activities — Dec. 8, 2023 Coding–that geeky subject that confounds students and frightens teachers. 5, 2023 Coding activities by grade — Dec.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 20, 2023

These innovative educators discussed how AI education makes students and themselves more human by sharing their experiences in planning and implementing AI activities in their classes. Then, students learned to code with graphical programming language. Finally, the machine played with the kids.

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MARCH 25, 2022

Students who want to use the restroom or visit the library or other office now pull up an app on their iPad and bring it to the teacher, who keys in his or her access code to grant permission. We were always writing passes for kids. Now the teacher doesn’t have to stop class to write out a pass.”

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OCTOBER 7, 2021

It includes classes and lesson plans, even themed clubs. Here are some examples: How to Be A 12-Year-Old CEO–of a coding company! Here’s feedback on one of the classes: Need more reasons to try Tract? Use the access code ASKATECHTEACHER to get the free discount. Curious about the topics? Build a Bongo.

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DECEMBER 7, 2021

Over the next week, I’ll share ideas that will get you ready for Hour of Code. This includes (links won’t work until the articles are posted) : Hour of Code? The Easiest No-coding Way to Build an Education App. Coding with pixel art. Center the QR Code within the provided frame. 15 Unusual Projects.

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MAY 20, 2022

Here are a list of sites that offer digital books for kids to adults: Bookopolis. Educators sign up with a Teacher account and then set up classes and accounts for students. Kids can even watch book trailers before making a selection. Bookopolis is a large collection of fiction and nonfiction books for ages 7-12.

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DECEMBER 4, 2020

December 7-12th, 2020, Computer Science Education will host the Hour Of Code–a one-hour introduction to students on coding, programming, and why they should love it, designed to demystify “code” and show that anyone can learn the basics to be a maker, a creator, and an innovator. Kid-created Games That Teach.

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ED Surge

APRIL 14, 2023

Jade’s face peered out at me through the Zoom window, one of 25 faces in an elementary music class that recently went fully remote during the pandemic. I assume I’m not the only one that has struggled to reach certain students in my class, and as students get older, it becomes a hard endeavor. They draw comic books.

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Cool Cat Teacher

MARCH 12, 2024

I love how my students can edit together but can also view live changes on their smartphones using a QR code demo that is still private just to them and me. Master strongly believes that since we don't know what jobs are going to be available 10 years from now, we have to teach kids how to create their own. A group of kids came.

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OCTOBER 24, 2022

In a fifth-grade class at Redlands Unified School District in California, students sit in pairs, building LEGO® Education robots that hop. They're also coding, measuring and problem-solving. In that first year, the number of teachers volunteering to use the LEGO Education sets with their classes grew from 20 to over 100.

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The Maker Mom

MARCH 23, 2024

Baltimore is a dynamic hub of innovative STEM technology in Maryland, so you can find many STEM camps for kids throughout the city in schools and centers. Subjects include space exploration, veterinary science, Minecraft game design, robotics, coding apps, and more. Kids should bring snacks, lunch, and a water bottle each day.

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MARCH 27, 2020

We educators understand online learning, probably have taken classes this way, but we haven’t yet wrapped our brains around how to make it work in OUR classes. In fact, the biggest question I get from teachers in my online classes and on my blog is: “How do I do it?” Learn to Code (for free).

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The Maker Mom

MARCH 12, 2024

Phoenix offers plenty of learning opportunities for kids through summer camps in the Greater Phoenix area. Whether your children are interested in learning about animals and the natural world or building robotic LEGOS and learning how to code, a perfect STEM camp awaits them. Classes last anywhere from 3 to 5 days.

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The Maker Mom

MARCH 5, 2024

Many of these acclaimed institutions and universities open their doors for kids to get real-life experience during camp sessions. The acclaimed programs include robotics, coding, data collection, and science research and many offer exciting field trips and outdoor activities along with their tech and science labs.

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JANUARY 8, 2024

Artificial intelligence is the future and kids can prepare by learning all about it now while the technology is still in the early stages. As with any in-demand skill that involves technology, there is an abundance of online learning classes kids can learn from. What Is AI for Kids?

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Cool Cat Teacher

MAY 2, 2022

Go to Advancement Courses and use the code COOL15 to receive 15% off your Advancement Courses purchase. Idea #2 An End of the Year Class Transformation 00;01;36;21 – 00;02;07;05 Alana Stanton So one thing that I always love to do each year, especially towards the end, is that I love to do class transformation.

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MARCH 9, 2024

From programs based around robotics and coding to math lessons they’ll actually grow to love, these camps are perfect for keeping kids learning and sociable during the summer. All the following camps have one thing in common: the aim is for kids to learn while having the time of their lives. Mad Science welcomes kids ages 3-12.

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DECEMBER 7, 2020

Over the next week, I’ll share ideas that will get you ready for Hour of Code. This includes (links won’t work until the articles are posted) : Hour of Code? 6 Unplugged Activities for Hour of Code. Coding–that geeky subject that confounds students and frightens teachers. Coding with pixel art.

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DECEMBER 4, 2019

In my high school teacher forums, as part of the discussion on preparing kids for college and career, we talk a lot about the huge shortfall in applicants for a growing list of tech jobs. How do we get kids excited about careers that traditionally sound boring and math-oriented? Code HS (an app building curriculum).

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DECEMBER 6, 2019

Hour of Code is a time when teachers show students why they should love-not-fear coding and students find out that these activities — often seen as geeky or impossible — aren’t. Let’s go back to the roots of coding. Hour of Code does that every year for oh many students. They’re actually fun.

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MARCH 8, 2021

I chatted with my PLN, browsed forums where I knew efriends hung out, and taught a slew of online grad school classes to teachers who always are willing the discuss their newest favorite social studies tech tool. Here’s a great quote I heard in a sponsored video: “It might sound crazy to you and me but the kids love it.”

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ED Surge

APRIL 10, 2023

From athletics and academics to enrichment classes in other fields like cooking and graphic design, the programming is primarily driven by student interests, and staffers say that’s the big draw for kids to come — and keep coming back. Teenagers participate in a band class. Children take a coding class.

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STEM for Kids

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

STEM For Kids has been awarded a cooperative purchasing contract in the STEM Curriculum Solutions category at Sourcewell. . STEM For Kids was awarded a Sourcewell contract following a rigorous request for proposal process resulting in contracts that meet, or exceed, local procurement requirements. . Coding, IoT, AI lessons.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

STEM For Kids® is pleased to announce the newest addition to our industry-leading curriculum portfolio… STEM Icons: Celebrating Black History for kids. STEM For Kids® enables purpose-driven educators and entrepreneurs to bring life- and career-readiness skills to preK-8 children in their communities.

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JANUARY 3, 2022

If you’ve already heard about Tract and are ready to try it out, visit their website at [link] and use the access code ASKATECHTEACHER to get your free Tract teacher account. If you are looking for a fool-proof platform for deploying peer-to-peer learning in your class (and you should be), try Tract.

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