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DECEMBER 8, 2022

Over the next week, I’ll share ideas that will get you ready for your Hour of Code. 6 Unplugged Hour of Code Activities (today). These unplugged activities go back to the roots of coding. The easiest way was to gamify coding, put students on a digital device they loved, and set them free. 10 Unusual Projects.

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DECEMBER 5, 2022

Set aside December 5-11th, 2022 for the hugely-popular Hour of code. This is a week of activities dedicated to inspiring kids to learn/love coding. What is it. Over the next week, I’ll share ideas that will get you ready for your Hour of Code. 6 Unplugged Hour of Code Activities. 180+ countries.

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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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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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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. This includes (links won’t work until the articles are posted) : An Overview of This Week.

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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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JANUARY 7, 2022

Hour of Code? Coding Websites/Webtools by Grade. 15 Unusual Projects for Hour of Code. The Easiest No-coding Way to Build an Education App. What is ‘Technical Math’? Have Santa Call Your Kids! Here are the most-read posts for the month of December. Here’s why to participate.

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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. 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.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Then, students learned to code with graphical programming language. Finally, the machine played with the kids. When [AI-assisted text generators] came out, I had my kids exploring it and writing stories. There's no coding, just referring to the AI agent, so students design or enhance something like this AI tool.

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MAY 13, 2021

There are simple ways to teach these in an introductory format for youngers, but by HS, kids should be learning methods that prepare them for college and career. What is SQL, you ask? One of our Ask a Tech Teacher contributors explains… Is It Worth Teaching School Kids SQL? One of those strategies is SQL. Introducing SQL.

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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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MAY 5, 2023

Here are a few suggestions from one of our Ask a Tech Teacher crew: How to Introduce Tech to Kids as a Parent As modern parents, we all want to give our children the best opportunities available. Technology has become a huge part of day-to-day life, and it’s important for kids to learn how to use it safely and effectively.

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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. Here’s why you should participate. Long list of websites by grade.

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ED Surge

MAY 17, 2024

Now a consortium of education researchers and learning platforms are developing what they hope is a solution — researchers will never see the actual data. Now a consortium of education researchers and learning platforms are developing what they hope is a solution — researchers will never see the actual data.

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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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AUGUST 22, 2023

The Ask a Tech Teacher crew has eight of their favorites to share today: 8 Great Websites and Apps to Help Kids With Fractions Understanding fractions is an essential pillar of every child’s mathematical foundation. Explore Fractions with Number Frames Number Frames is an educational app that brings mathematics to life for your kids.

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ED Surge

MARCH 20, 2024

This surge has prompted a growing exploration of AI's potential to more easily bring creativity into the classroom, exemplified by the emergence of AI-powered tools capable of generating text, images, music and video with no coding necessary. What are the equity and ethical considerations when it comes to AI use?

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NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Here’s a preview of what’s coming up on Ask a Tech Teacher in December: Lots of ideas for Hour of Code. Have Santa Call Your Kids. Re-adding Rigor to Math. Holiday Websites and Projects. Update your Online Presence. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

What type is it? What color is it? What’s the dog-to-cat ratio in your classroom (or office or home)? If you’re able to answer these, that’s how you teach data science to third graders—taking what seem like complex or abstract concepts and applying them to tangible elements in students’ lives. Tell me about your dog.

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ED Surge

MAY 2, 2024

Balloon archways surrounded the stage as the superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District, Alberto Carvalho, last month announced what he hailed as a pioneering use of artificial intelligence in education. So what, specifically, does the system do? It is an enhancement.

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ED Surge

APRIL 14, 2023

But what I noticed early in my teaching career is that when kids are excited about telling a story, they figure out a way. Somehow, with music, the barriers seem to rise up too quickly; kids feel like they have to learn a thousand things before they make a sound. What composing music looks like in Hyperscore.

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ED Surge

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. For the most vulnerable populations in schools, what are the unintended consequences?” It’s a filter to help us eliminate some of those things.”

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Cool Cat Teacher

JANUARY 31, 2022

Try the app Use code coolcat for a free account Literal App The Literal App breaks reading down into text message sized bites. Try the app Use code coolcat for a free account Literal App The Literal App breaks reading down into text message sized bites. From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter.

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Cool Cat Teacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

QR codes 17:04 Tip 11. But today, Jesse, we really want to talk about what teachers have accessible for free honestly, a lot of teachers are losing access to a lot of different tools that they may have had available in the last few years. So, that is where I am here. Let's see how it goes! Stream by clicking here. 15:07 Tip 10.

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Computer Science Teacher

NOVEMBER 12, 2022

That is what makes in-person conferences so extra special. That may limit what I can do initially. There are Code Builder options for blocks, Python, or JavaScript with MakeCode.There is a demo that can be used with “An Hour of Code” and I will play with that. I was pretty impressed with what I saw today.

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STEM for Kids

MAY 20, 2024

Raleigh, North Carolina, and Mobile, Alabama USA 05/20/2024 STEM For Kids Alabama Mobile Bay proudly celebrates their 3 year anniversary and its selection as a finalist in two esteemed categories of the 2024 Nappie Awards. Finding my passion has led me to become a franchisee for STEM For Kids.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 24, 2022

They're also coding, measuring and problem-solving. And right now, some district leaders and researchers say that's precisely what both students and teachers need. What experiences are we giving students that they're going to remember? - Playful learning fits with what teachers are already doing," observes Nash.

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Cool Cat Teacher

AUGUST 6, 2023

He shares a candid conversation about how teachers can share what they are observing with AI, the benefits, and also some very real concerns he has about artificial intelligence and its impact on humankind. Let me know what you think by leaving comments on the YouTube video. The video will appear when it is live on YouTube.

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Cool Cat Teacher

MAY 17, 2022

KeKe Powell teaches second grade and has lots of ideas for ending the year and also just connecting with kids. She also shares some of her story of deciding to share what she does with a wider audience as she is becoming an education influencer. And right now you can use the code COOL15 to get 15% off your course today.

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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. Over the last seventeen years, Alana has created some traditions in her classroom and today she shares them. Get ready to end the school year in a memorable and fun way for your students (and you!). Advancement Courses - Podcast Sponsor.

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ED Surge

JULY 4, 2023

aimed at teaching concepts of computational thinking to kids ages 3 to 6. EdSurge: What is the gap that you've seen in children’s entertainment around STEM topics that you're trying to fill? When you were a kid watching children's shows, did you feel like there was something missing? Edouard is no stranger to making media.

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Carly and Adam

APRIL 11, 2024

When planning a Family Science Night your activities should: -be engaging and educational -appeal to a wide audience of ages and interests -be easy to explain -be able to be completed in a short amount of time (5-10 minutes per station) What is a Family Science Night ? What is Your Scientist Name?

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The Maker Mom

MAY 6, 2024

Most camps do a good job of helping kids have fun while learning, which is important to maintain their interest levels. Most camps do a good job of helping kids have fun while learning, which is important to maintain their interest levels. Children with any level of knowledge in coding are welcome to attend.

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The Maker Mom

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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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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Talk STEM

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Armed with this digital foundation, kids will have the skills they need to leverage computers to tackle the problems they are sure to face, from daily tasks to success in school and work to changing the world. So, does that mean all kids should learn to code? Before you can code, you have to understand how computers ‘think’.

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STEM Sport

APRIL 19, 2022

Kids interact with technology every day whether it be in the classroom or at home. Tech kits are a great way to get your kids interested in technology in a way that is as fun as educational. In this article, we will highlight some of the best tech gifts for your kids that are engaging, thought-provoking, and easy to use!

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