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DECEMBER 10, 2018

Now that you’ve engaged your students with awesome Hour of Code fun, I’m thrilled to introduce the incredible Root Robotics for going far beyond the hour! Root’s a versatile, engaging robotics and coding program that grows with students from pre-K up through grade 12. Coding & Robotics Solutions (Grades K-12).

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APRIL 4, 2022

This spring, Khoury PhD Student David Klee and Professor Robert Platt , in partnership with the Center for STEM Education, will be running the Robotics Afterschool Program. This free program will introduce students to core concepts in robotics, including motion planning, automation, and computer vision. Click for PDF.

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JANUARY 2, 2024

She is an adjunct professor in tech ed, Master Teacher, webmaster for four blogs, an Amazon Vine Voice , CSTA presentation reviewer, freelance journalist on tech ed topics, contributor to NEA Today , and author of the tech thrillers, To Hunt a Sub and Twenty-four Days.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Robotics engineer Robotics engineers have to constantly test, analyze and maintain prototypes and robotic components they create. The healthcare industry also requires more robotics engineers today with the introduction of innovative robotics. The job is a highly technical one.

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

Thinkersmith’s Unplugged Hour of Code Activity Ages 4-7 My Robotic Friends is a one-hour introductory non-computer activity where students learn to program a human robot. The second student (called a robot) takes those directions and follows them exactly to see if they can do what is asked. Here’s a quick video.

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AUGUST 10, 2016

C-STEM Studio is a California A-G approved curriculum and turn-key solution for teaching science, technology, engineering and mathematics through computing and robotics. RoboSim –students program a virtual robot of their choice (by picking from among Lego Mindstorm and others) in a virtual environment. why bother. Why Bother.

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DECEMBER 3, 2021

Looking for a Class Robot? Root Robotics–Great Way to Extend Hour of Code. Build Your Own Apps. Build Websites. Hour of Code–Is it the right choice? Kid-created Games That Teach. Try Robo Wunderkind. Minecraft Review. PrimoToys–unplugged programming for youngers. Scratch Jr. Websites and Apps to Support Hour of Code.

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DECEMBER 8, 2022

My Robotic Friends is a one-hour introductory non-computer activity where students learn to program a human robot. The second student (called a robot) takes those directions and follows them exactly to see if they can do what is asked. Looking for a Class Robot? Root Robotics–Great Way to Extend Hour of Code.

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APRIL 28, 2023

Wonder Cue Robot for Edu is an innovative technology that can change the face of education as we know it. In this article, we will explore what this robot can do and how it can benefit students and teachers alike. Look no further than the Wonder Cue Robot for Edu ! Look no further than the Wonder Cue Robot for Edu !

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DECEMBER 7, 2022

Human robot. Human Robot. Programming a human robot is an unplugged approach to coding that is also a great way to teach sequencing–a critical skill for coding. Ask a student (or several) to explain required steps using another teacher as the ‘robot’. Looking for a Class Robot? Coding with pixel art.

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APRIL 6, 2022

For many, their choices lead to college, vocational training or manufacturing careers that rely heavily on advanced technologies — from robotics and 3-D printing to equipment powered by artificial intelligence. Consider the world students face when they graduate.

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ED Surge

JUNE 22, 2023

Goel, a professor of computer science and human-centered computing at the university leading the creation of Jill Watson, devised an unusual plan. So if these researchers can create this robot TA, what does that mean for the role of professors? Nothing changes in the role of the professor.” So Ashok K.

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APRIL 27, 2023

We’ve been dreaming in the field of education that people could have their own individual tutors to help them learn,” says Mayer, who is a professor of psychology at the University of California at Santa Barbara, noting that ChatGPT has renewed this push. “So

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DECEMBER 7, 2021

Human robot. Here are some of my favorite unplugged activities: Human Robot. Programming a human robot is an unplugged approach to coding that is also a great way to teach sequencing–a critical skill for coding. Ask a student (or several) to explain required steps using another teacher as the ‘robot’.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Since it’s relatively easy for a college professor to detect cases of plagiarism manually, it’s much safer when you can represent some proof that a student has used AI-generated writing for an assignment. TurnItIn Has The Grip On ChatGPT Artificial Writing Tool The Battle of Robots.

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DECEMBER 4, 2020

Looking for a Class Robot? Root Robotics–Great Way to Extend Hour of Code. Hour of Code–Is it the right choice? How Students Can Build Their Own Apps. Kid-created Games That Teach. Try Robo Wunderkind. Minecraft Review. PrimoToys–unplugged programming for youngers. Scratch Jr. Websites and Apps to Support Hour of Code.

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JANUARY 19, 2023

It’s almost like the teacher is programming the robot to do their job for them.” We want to make it much easier to make these teaching videos,” said Deepak Sekar, co-founder and CEO of Prof Jim, named in honor of one of his former professors at Stanford University. Chocolate-Covered Broccoli’?

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JULY 10, 2023

This app introduces young kids to the concepts of coding and problem solving in a playful setting by guiding a robot through increasingly challenging puzzles. Encourage collaboration on group projects that combine creativity and technology, so that students can design mobile apps, video games, or even program robots!

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DECEMBER 16, 2021

To be clear, Oli is a robot. Research about social robots shows that children view them as “sort of alive” and make “an attempt to build a mutual relationship,” writes MIT professor Sherry Turkle. One saved Oli’s number in her phone as “Helpful Education Robot.” I will miss you robot friend. I will miss you.”.

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JULY 15, 2019

Education has many disruptors–3D Printing, AR and VR, 1:1 technology, STEM, and STEAM–but a recent and wildly popular one is robotics. One I discovered this summer is Wonder Workshop’s collection of three robots — Cue, Dash, and Dot. That, by the way, is one of my favorite parts of this fun little robot.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 28, 2021

In 2021, we told the story of a student who was surprised to learn that the professor featured in his online course lecture videos died years ago. And we also looked at whether home robots could come to classrooms, and that one made the list as well. Should Robots Replace Teachers? What could that mean for education?

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

It’s why robots can’t replace teachers, so embrace chaos. She is an adjunct professor in tech ed, Master Teacher, webmaster for four blogs, CSTA presentation reviewer, freelance journalist on tech ed topics, contributor to NEA Today , and author of the tech thrillers, To Hunt a Sub and Twenty-four Days.

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MARCH 7, 2024

The bots will reportedly be equipped with voice recognition and speech capabilities that will allow them to participate in class discussions with actual students and ask questions of professors. Seth Brott, a sophomore at Ferris State University majoring in information security, plans to give his robot classmates a warm welcome.

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DECEMBER 8, 2020

My Robotic Friends is a one-hour introductory non-computer activity where students learn to program a human robot. The second student (called a robot) takes those directions and follows them exactly to see if they can do what is asked. Looking for a Class Robot? Root Robotics–Great Way to Extend Hour of Code.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2015

How to train your robot –a lesson plan from Dr. Techniko. Program a human robot (unplugged). Robotics–using NXT and Lego Mindstorm. Daisy the Dinosaur —intro to programming via iPad. Kindergarten coding. Kodable- -great for youngers–learn to code before you can read. Move the Turtle –programming via iPad for middle school.

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JUNE 17, 2022

Also mention the add-ons you can use such as robotics, Arduino, or 3D printing. . This also includes stand-alone programs for specialized topics such as robotics, 3D printing, and drones. Definitely mention if you can teach robotics, drones, or programming languages. Parent compliments; colleague recommendations.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

CC-BY During the project, the students interacted with various robots, such as Bee-Bot, Super-Doc, and Mind, which served as characters moving within different scenarios and settings. Additionally, the children used Sphero Bolt and Sphero Indi robots, which could be programmed through a dedicated app.

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JANUARY 10, 2019

Root Robotics–Great Way to Extend Hour of Code. End-of-Year Maintenance: 19 Steps To A Speedier Computer. 3 Free SEL Activities from SafeSchools. Why Should Students Learn Computer Science? A Teacher’s Perspective. Holiday Gifts for Teachers. 13 Holiday Websites and 13 Projects. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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JULY 26, 2021

A leading coding program for kids and teens, YoungWonks provides students individual attention in 1:1 live lessons, fostering an environment where kids feel free to explore their creativity by experimenting and making new programs, apps, websites, games, robots and electronic devices.

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ED Surge

MAY 7, 2024

Since the sudden rise of ChatGPT and other AI chatbots, many teachers and professors have started using AI detectors to check their students’ work. The idea is that the detectors will catch if a student has had a robot do their work for them.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Coding, robotics, and experimentation–integral pieces of STEM–give students the best start possible to the rest of their lives. To give you an example of the types of products offered by Ward’s Science, I evaluated two: Botley the Coding Robot. Botley the Coding Robot. Unbox Botley the Coding Robot.

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DECEMBER 7, 2020

Human robot. Human Robot. Programming a human robot is an unplugged approach to coding that is also a great way to teach sequencing–a critical skill for coding. Ask a student (or several) to explain required steps using another teacher as the ‘robot’. Looking for a Class Robot? Coding with pixel art.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2017

Human Robot. Programming a human robot is an unplugged approach to teaching coding that is a great way to teach sequencing–a critical skill for coding. Ask a student (or several) to explain required steps using another teacher as the ‘robot’. For more detail, see Dr. Technicko’s popular How to Train Your Robot.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2019

Human robot. Human Robot. Programming a human robot is an unplugged approach to coding that is also a great way to teach sequencing–a critical skill for coding. Ask a student (or several) to explain required steps using another teacher as the ‘robot’. Coding with pixel art. Human algorithm. Wolfram Alpha widgets.

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DECEMBER 6, 2019

My Robotic Friends is a one-hour introductory non-computer activity where students learn to program a human robot. The second student (called a robot) takes those directions and follows them exactly to see if they can do what is asked. Thinkersmith’s Unplugged Hour of Code Activity.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2016

How to train your robot –a lesson plan from Dr. Techniko. Program a human robot (unplugged). How do you program a robot –BBC’s version of this topic; includes a video, game, and more. Robotics–using NXT and Lego Mindstorm. BeeBop –based on the Beebop floor robot–free. Scratch Jr. Here’s a how-to.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2018

BeeBop –based on the Beebop floor robot–free. C-STEM Studio –download to teach computers, science, technology, engineering and math with robotics. Stencyl –build games without coding with downloaded software. Stickman –draw a stick figure and the site animates it. Symbaloo collection for coding. TED Talk on young programmers.

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