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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. Crafting Smart, Accessible Learning Environments. Students with physical disabilities that affect their mobility can often find it hard to access learning spaces. More about IoT.

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Top 5 Reasons Why Kids Should Learn Python

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At a time when coding careers continue to flourish – despite the Covid19 pandemic and its adverse effect on the world economy – it is not surprising to see kids learning programming at an early age. So what is Python and why should kids learn it? This has definitely added to its appeal making more kids want to learn Python.

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A New Era of #SpecialEducation–a video

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Here’s a preview: Research shows that more students will not meet grade-level benchmarks this fall due to COVID learning disruptions. How Smart Tech and IoT are Making Educational Spaces More Accessible. You can find her resources at Structured Learning. Favorite Shortkeys for Special Needs.

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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. Humorous Look at What I Learned from my Computer. Why Mastery Based Learning is a Good Option. You can find her resources at Structured Learning. How Readilearn grew from one woman’s dream to an exciting education resource. Peer Feedback That Works.

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Root Robotics–Great Way to Extend Hour of Code

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Learn more and fill out your entry form here. Created by learning and robotics experts at Harvard University, Root is a hexagonal-shaped robot that climbs whiteboards and traverses tables. Root’s design enables whole class instruction and project-based learning in groups. Coding & IoT Curriculum (Grades 4-12).

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Root Robotics–Great Way to Extend Hour of Code

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Learn more and fill out your entry form here. Created by learning and robotics experts at Harvard University, Root is a hexagonal-shaped robot that climbs whiteboards and traverses tables. Root’s design enables whole class instruction and project-based learning in groups. Coding & IoT Curriculum (Grades 4-12).

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Building Bridges – Fall 2021

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103 students from 32 different schools in 5 states came to learn all about engineering. Students picked from 12 different sessions, wherein students learned about various engineering topics through hands-on activities and presentations (see below for what was offered). Complex Fluids: are they Fluids or Solids?