5 fast and fun Hour of Code resources
As each year passes, it becomes more clear that the skills students build through STEM activities like coding can contribute to their professional success--even if they don't enter…
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5 ways online coding programs prep students for success
When our middle school started offering a robotics course to its students this year, it was a pretty big deal. I’d used a gamified coding platform in my…
Helping students learn new tech skills–and exceed expectations
How did the Crockett Foundation’s students, most of whom attend Title I schools and live in historically under-resourced communities, achieve this sort of success? The answer can be…
Friday 5: K-12 coding
K-12 coding can completely change learning for students, engaging reluctant learners and activating parts of the brain used for computational thinking, problem solving, and collaboration.
What are the 5 Types of Digital Literacy?
Digital literacy encompasses various skills essential for navigating the digital landscape and learning in the digital age effectively. From basic computer proficiency to critical thinking in evaluating online…
What are the changes in education in 2024?
The year 2024 promises significant changes in K-12 education, reflecting a dynamic evolution in teaching and learning methodologies. Anticipated shifts encompass personalized learning enhanced by adaptive technologies, the…
Introducing Tynker Copilot – The First-Ever LLM-Powered Coding Companion for Young Coders
MOUNTAIN VIEW, California — Tynker, the leading game-based coding platform that has engaged over 100 million kids, proudly introduces “Tynker Copilot.” ... Read more
3 ways teachers can navigate the evolving field of computer science
As recently as a decade or two ago, technology education consisted of typing, learning to draft emails, or doing a little work in a spreadsheet. Learning those skills…
Codelicious Renames Itself Ellipsis Education to Reflect Curricula Beyond Coding
CARMEL, Ind. – Codelicious, a leader in computer science curriculum for K-12 education, has changed its name to Ellipsis Education ... Read more
How are ELLs, students with disabilities IDed for gifted and talented?
States with formal policies around gifted and talented programs tend to identify more English learners and students with disabilities for those programs, according to a new study from…
Robotics plays a key role in early STEM education
While many think of high school students engaged in mechanical engineering or robotics competitions when they hear the word “robotics,” the subject naturally lends itself to learners of…
How robots and our school’s buddy program bring computer science to life
Coding and robots are both natural tools for encouraging collaboration in the classroom. At Sewickley Academy, we have taken that collaboration to the next level by having Grade…
How robotic gamification helped my elementary students love STEM
Coding is a necessary skill in today’s world, but it is relatively challenging to master, especially for kids. Its complexity is not necessarily because it is incomprehensible, but…
Computer science classes have an equity issue–some NYC educators are trying to change that
Computer science teacher Shanua Newton-Rodriguez is hoping to lead by example. A woman of color who grew up in the Bronx, she wants to see more students who look…
CoderZ Launches New Code Farm Coding and Robotics Course for Grades Four Through Six
DERRY, N.H. – When young students learn coding, they hone skills – such as computational thinking and collaboration – that ... Read more
Educators Name Best Products and Services that Meet the Evolving Needs of STEM Teaching and Learning
BEAVERTON, Ore. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As educators face a new generation of technology needs for teaching and learning STEM, science, ... Read more
How this teacher uses story coding to spark creativity and collaboration
When coding merges with storytelling, you have story coding, in which students use computational skills and design thinking as they demonstrate creativity across core curricular areas.
Are you teaching with Minecraft and Roblox? You should be
Millions of students use Roblox and Minecraft to create characters and build entire worlds. As educators search for ways to boost student engagement as they inject real-world relevance…
6 tools to help kids learn coding and robotics
Introducing students to coding and robotics gives them early exposure to STEM in general. This early exposure, according to research, is key to the future of the workforce.
Why girls need more STEM role models
My Advanced Placement computer science course is half girls and half boys. I coach an award-winning robotics team, Retro5ive, that is equally balanced between girls and boys, nearly…
CoderZ Launches League in a Box for “On-Demand” School and District Coding Tournaments
DERRY, N.H. – April 14, 2022 – Schools and districts now can bring the thrill of virtual coding competitions to ... Read more
SESI Kids Win Big! SESI Crixas TEAM from Brazil Are CoderZ League Champions in the Global Virtual Coding & Robotics Competition
DERRY, N.H – Feb. 23, 2022 – SESI, Brazil’s Social Service of Industry (SESI), had a vision: To equip the ... Read more
The Steam Foundation Teams Up with MakerBot to Expand Access to 3D Printing for Students
January 14, 2022 — The Steam Foundation and MakerBot have teamed up to bring 3D printing to more students across ... Read more
How coding shapes students’ future success
With unpredictability fast becoming our daily bread, what can be more important than preparing the next generations for future challenges? Every parent wants to secure the best foundation…
Ozobot Brings Learning to Life with MetaBot™ — the First Free Educational Augmented Reality Robot
REDONDO BEACH, CA – December 8, 2021 – Ozobot, global leader of programmable robotics and STEAM-based learning solutions for K-12 education ... Read more
Football Star Jonathan Jones Inspires Kids to Code and Get Active with Unruly Splats
This December, students are pushing their desks out of the way for the Get Active Coding Challenge during Hour of ... Read more
How math learning supports the future of work
Math is everywhere around us, whether we realize it or not. Every time we conduct an internet search, order something online, or automatically get recommendations for products that…
Q Academy Kids Boosts Coding Skills of Children, Teens Worldwide, Launches Kids’ Projects Via Incubation Platform
The global e-learning market is poised for growth, especially post COVID-19. The size of North America’s e-learning market in particular ... Read more
Blackbird Updates Code Education App
PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 24, 2021 — Blackbird, bridging the gap in Computer Science curriculum, today announced updates and improvements inspired by ... Read more
Q Academy Ventures into Online Learning for Kids
British Columbia-based Q Academy, a pioneer in tech-focused education, taps into online learning with the soft-launching of Q Academy Kids ... Read more
CoderZ Recognized by SIIA as Best Coding and Computational Thinking Solution
DERRY, N.H. – July 26, 2021 – The computer science program CoderZ was named winner in the Best Coding and ... Read more
5 reasons to set up a coding program in your district
At Everett Public Schools, we've always had a robotics team at the elementary and secondary levels. Last year we were up to 50 robotics teams within the FIRST…
5 must-haves for school makerspaces
School makerspaces have emerged as centers of creativity, problem solving, collaboration, and more. These skills--often referred to as soft skills, but also known as durable skills for their…
5 digital tools for school libraries
School libraries have evolved from strict, quiet, hush-hush rooms to more interactive spaces with flexible seating, readily-available edtech tools, and educators on hand to help with research, critical…
Teaching coding and design can lead to tech literacy
Tech literacy, which has become as essential as reading, writing, and arithmetic in preparing students for the future, encourages students to move beyond the role of technology consumers…
imagiLabs brings coding to teenage girls’ phones with imagiCharm wearable accessory
imagiLabs is the all-female founded Stockholm-based startup that aims to bridge the gender divide in coding with its imagiCharm: a ... Read more
Robotify Partners with Steve Wozniak’s Woz ED to Virtualize the STEM Learning Experience
Global virtual robotics education company Robotify has partnered with Steve Wozniak’s Woz ED to provide over 3,500 schools, coding clubs ... Read more
Coding instruction should follow educational principles
We need to give students pedagogical versions of programming languages to practice on. This is different from the “real” professional programming language.
CoderZ Named SIIA Education Technology 2021 CODiE Award Finalist for The Best Coding and Computational Thinking Solution
DERRY, N.H. – May 6, 2021 – Once again, CoderZ has earned prestigious industry recognition, this time as a finalist ... Read more
How to choose a STEM platform to support hybrid learning
If ever there was a time that underscored the need for strong STEM education, it’s now. Our students—the future scientists, engineers, and world leaders—need skills that only STEM…