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How Smart Tech and IoT are Making Educational Spaces More Accessible

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I haven’t written much about IoT (the Internet of Things–see the end of this article for more resources on IoT) and education. More about IoT. TED Talk on IoT. IoT–explained by IBM. Jane Sandwood is a freelance writer, editor and former tutor, homeschooler, and mother of two teenage daughters.

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IoT, Python, and Raspberry Pi–Oh My

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So mixing a new programming language (Python), with a new development domain (IoT) with a new operating system (the Raspberry Pi OS is built on Linux) seemed like something I should give a try. I’d love to hear what other people are doing with Raspberry Pi and IoT as well as where you like to go for connectable hardware.

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A New Era of #SpecialEducation–a video

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How Smart Tech and IoT are Making Educational Spaces More Accessible. If you’re looking for more resources on special education in your classroom, check out our resources: October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. How Wearable Technology is Changing Education and Easing Disabilities. Favorite Shortkeys for Special Needs.

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Top 5 Reasons Why Kids Should Learn Python

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Today, it is widely used in Big Data Analytics, Internet of Things (IOT), Full Stack Web Development, Computer Vision, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. This makes it a highly versatile programming language.

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Root Robotics–Great Way to Extend Hour of Code

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Coding & IoT Curriculum (Grades 4-12). Turn the Internet of Things (IoT) into an accessible, experimental, interactive and fun experience for learners of all abilities. Teachers receive full curriculum support. Visit Website | Case Study | Teacher Resources | Overview (PDF).

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What You Might Have Missed in March

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How Smart Tech and IoT are Making Educational Spaces More Accessible. Teaching Basic Cybersecurity Measures To Everyday People (For Parents of Digital Natives). How Readilearn grew from one woman’s dream to an exciting education resource. Humorous Look at What I Learned from my Computer. Peer Feedback That Works.

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

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mBlock 5 supports various programming languages, including Scratch and Python, and offers features such as AI and IoT integration. As children progress, they can tackle more complex challenges, delving into Python programming, computer science, and AI. designed specifically for robotics, STEM, and coding education.

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