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Teaching Computer Science–Moving atoms not pixels

Computer Science Teacher

Robots, game controllers, Internet of Things, and more are ways that computer science interacts with physical objects and not just pixels on a screen. These are ways that teachers can bring more students to more interesting (to the student) to get involved with computer science. VEX Robotics – middle to high school.

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AI Tools Like ChatGPT May Reshape Teaching Materials — And Possibly Substitute Teach

ED Surge

In them, an animated avatar made to look like the 19th-century computing pioneer Ada Lovelace taught the basics of the Python programming language. But even as some educators raise concerns, others see potential for new AI technology to reduce teacher workloads or help bring teaching materials to life in new ways.

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Robotics as a Catalyst in the Computer Science Classroom

STEM Education Works

Educators and students alike face some difficult and unique challenges in the modern computer science classroom. Especially when it comes to tackling the “meat and cheese” of computer science: computer programming. But robotics can help us overcome these challenges! This is where robots come in. Why Robots?

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Embracing Flexibility: Enhancing Robotics and Computer Science Classes

CoderZ

As educators, we eagerly anticipate the start of a new school year while using our summer break to recharge and prepare for the challenges and opportunities ahead. In this article, we will explore how embracing flexibility and innovation can enhance your robotics and computer science classes.

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They Started Teaching During the Pandemic Year. Where Are They Now?

ED Surge

Around this time four years ago, a seismic event was rippling across education. For most educators, the pandemic was a defining moment in their careers, a situation more disruptive than they could’ve imagined. Of those five, one left teaching during her third year, and another will resign next month, at the end of the school year.

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Looking Back and Looking Forward in CS Education 2023

Computer Science Teacher

Traditionally I write a year end look back on thee previous yest in CS education. Last year at Looking Back on Computer Science Education in 2021 ) Honestly, that post would largely work for 2022 as well. Some new robots. Are we even going to still teach programming in computer science? They were all great.

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5 Tips for Teaching STEM With Robots

Vivify Stem

5 Tips for Teaching STEM With Robots Guest Post by Sphero Team March 3, 2023 Robots are not quite living up to the promises of science fiction movies, but they are still doing some pretty amazing things in our everyday lives, especially in the classroom. Let’s dive in and discover what you can do with Sphero!