STEM learning objectives are being included in many school, district, and national curriculum standards. As a result, educators are challenged with creating engaging and challenging instructional materials to teach computer science skills. But most teachers don’t have a technology background, much less knowledge of programming. Here’s some help. Whether you’re using ScratchJr, Scratch, HTML and […]
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Teaching coding to kids is more than just giving them lines of code to copy and then run. We want to empower students to become critical thinkers and innovative programmers. To build programming skills, beginners need to be provided with a variety of analytical and engaging experiences. To do that, we should spark their enthusiasm
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Here are a few more tips to pick robotics kits. They are the second part of a list of things to consider before investing in STEM and programming hardware. Support Materials for the Teacher We found some of the kits we looked at included some amazing resources. You could build your model by printing and
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What Is Google Classroom? TechnoKids and Google Classroom work very well together! Google Classroom is a free web service developed for schools by Google. It was designed to simplify the creation, distribution, and grading of assignments without the need for paper. Now, paired with TechnoKids Technology Projects, you’re good to go! TechnoKids and Google Classroom We recently
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Teach Python using the Turtle Library to ignite an interest in STEM. Python is a popular text-based programming language. It is used every day by programmers. The Turtle Library is a collection of functions used to control a robotic Turtle. The commands can be combined with Python to build programs that create stunning artwork and
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Why not introduce beginners to Python using the Turtle Library? Python is a text-based programming language. To prepare elementary and middle school students to master this language, a good starting point is the Turtle Library. The Turtle Library is a collection of commands that can be used to create artwork and games. What Is Python?
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This checklist is for teachers investing in kits to teach robotics and coding in the classroom. It’s a follow-up to my previous posts where I listed some tips on how to pick robotics kits. Here’s a quick summary to check before making a choice. ☑ Does the kit specify age or grade suitability? ☑ How
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You may wonder, “How do I use Python on Chromebooks?” There are many web-based apps, but most work if the program contains only Python code. They tend to limit the use of many Python libraries. However, if you are teaching young programmers then the Turtle Library is important. The Turtle module can be used to
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Are you looking for Python programming activities for kids? Great news! TechnoKids Inc. has just released TechnoTurtle. This project is ideal for elementary and middle school students new to text-based programming languages. The lessons use Python and the Turtle library of commands to teach computer science concepts. Build Original Creations Using Programming Activities for Kids
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So, you want to invest in robotics kits for the classroom. Here are some observations we made while recently trying out some kits for a STEM program. What’s the Intention? To start, think about how you plan to use robotics kits for the classroom. In what type of setting will you use the kit? In
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