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Blackbird Announces First-ever Purpose-built Middle School Coding Education Platform

April 14, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Courses that help students build technology skills increase students’ tech literacy and their ability to contribute to the workforce

Created to Address the “Middle School Gap” – Blackbird Teaches Real-world Computer Science Skills, Aligned to Educational Standards PORTLAND, April ... Read more

Coding and Robotics

The coming coding revolution

December 7, 2022April 7, 2021 by Ness Blackbird, Co-Founder, Blackbird Code

English language literacy and coding literacy share some overlap—and the ability to work with data and computer systems will prove pivotal for success

I think we’re now going through a phase a lot like the beginning of the Renaissance, which is why I think we need to teach all the kids…

Coding and Robotics

How courses like coding and design lead to tech literacy

December 7, 2022March 11, 2021 by Jean Sharp, CAO, Apex Learning

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…

STEM & STEAM Trends

5 tips for inclusive STEM learning experiences

December 7, 2022March 9, 2021 by Omar Shepherd, Curriculum Specialist, STEM/Career Education (CTE), Orange County Department of Education & Denise Fabris, Teacher, Burlingame Intermediate School

When students who would not choose a STEM learning experience, such as robotics or coding class, do so because we’ve introduced it to them, it’s a win-win

Preparing students for STEM careers and advanced learning opportunities is about more than just teaching math, science, engineering, coding, and computer science to the youngsters who want to…

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CoderZ Announces CoderZ League World Champions

March 2, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

CoderZ today announced the winners of the all-new CoderZ League: the Virtual Cyber Robotics Competition (formerly the Cyber Robotics Coding ... Read more

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imagiLabs raises $300k pre-seed to further bridge the gender gap in coding

February 25, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

imagiLabs (www.imagilabs.com), the all-female founded startup that makes coding more accessible to young girls, has raised $300k (€250k) in pre-seed ... Read more

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Osceola County Brings Flexible K-12 Learning Platform and Coding Resources to All Elementary Educators and Students Through Expanded Partnership with Discovery Education

February 24, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Florida’s School District of Osceola County (SDOC) today announced the expansion of its multiyear partnership with Discovery Education. In the latest phase of this collaboration, educators and elementary students ... Read more

STEM & STEAM

How our coding platform helps us teach STEM

February 22, 2021February 18, 2021 by Debbie Shirey, 6th grade science teacher, Union High School, Pennsylvania

This school noticed five major benefits when it made the switch to a coding platform that encourages students of all levels to jump in and learn

In a district where most of our students receive free or reduced lunches, we have next to no access to high-quality STEM programs, computer science classes, or coding…

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IXL Learning Agrees to Acquire Wyzant Tutoring Marketplace

February 8, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Online learning is a big adjustment for most students, but these four strategies can help students with special needs adjust

IXL Learning, the K-12 personalized learning platform used by 11 million students, today announced it has agreed to acquire Wyzant, ... Read more

Teaching Trends

SAM Labs Launches Successful Teacher Accelerator Program

February 5, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

STEAM education is possible during remote learning, and teacher communities can generate creative ideas to keep learning moving forward

The program includes group workshops with like-minded educators, one-on-one training with our Senior Education Consultants, training on how to implement ... Read more

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Wizrobotics launches Wizprodigy, a new online competition experience for STEM students

January 28, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Scary, out-of-control robots have long been a favorite Hollywood narrative--but sometimes that narrative becomes reality, like this vintage tin robot.

Wizrobotics, an online live learning platform for teaching and inspiring K-12 students to explore STEM fields, announced the launch of ... Read more

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CoderZ to Launch New CoderZ League Sprint Challenge Virtual Tournament in March

January 25, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

This year, students across the United States can look forward to another type of March Madness. On top of cheering ... Read more

STEM & STEAM

How to teach coding and robotics from home

December 31, 2020 by Joe Slifka

Coding and robotics can be just as engaging when students learn from home--all it takes is a little planning and some creativity

When our school shut down in March, initially, it was for a two-week period. I thought, “Well, this isn’t too bad, we can do a few coding activities…

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CoderZ Contributes to the National Computer Science for All Movement

November 18, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

The CSforALL movement, to bring computer science to all US students, marked a major growth milestone today. Along with 126 ... Read more

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LaunchCode Pilot Program Trains St. Louis Teachers in Job-Focused Coding Curriculum

October 5, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

This week, workforce development nonprofit LaunchCode , announced their new LCHS Pilot Program has successfully deployed in 6 different St. ... Read more

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CoderZ Named 2020 Tech Edvocate Award Winner for Best Coding App or Tool

September 23, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

CoderZ, an online learning environment where students learn robotics and STEM by coding virtual robots, has been named a 2020 ... Read more

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Codecademy Expands Online Coding Education

September 3, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Codecademy, the online education platform empowering millions of people to learn code, announced two new initiatives for students and teachers, ... Read more

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Vernier and SAM Labs Help Teachers Incorporate Science and Coding into Instruction

September 3, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Middle school teachers can now integrate science lessons with data collection and coding using new packages from Vernier Software & ... Read more

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Woz U Is Partnering with CredEd to Provide Teachers with Coding Education

August 20, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Woz U will be partnering with the global clearinghouse for teaching credentials, CredEd, to provide teachers with necessary education on ... Read more

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CoderZ Introduces an Engaging New Course, Featuring LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime

August 19, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Throughout August, CoderZ is offering free access to their new Adventure Course, featuring a virtual LEGO Education SPIKE Prime. The ... Read more

Coding and Robotics

A plan for teaching coding and robotics from home

December 7, 2022August 18, 2020 by Joe Slifka

When our school shut down in March, initially, it was for a two-week period. I thought, “Well, this isn’t too bad, we can do a few coding activities…

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Survey Shows Over 80% of Parents Are Future-Proofing Kids

July 28, 2020July 28, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Osmo’s latest parent survey reinforces what most parents already knew–that coding skills and STEAM education are a desirable means to ... Read more

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Free classes and practice problems in over 200 subjects

July 27, 2020 by ESchool News

Many K-12 schools have closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. More closings are sure to come. In response, Varsity Tutors, founded ... Read more

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Remote Learning Taught by World-Class Instructors

June 30, 2020June 11, 2020 by ESchool News

Today Osmo, the company behind a new category of seamless, digital and hands-on play for ages 5-12 and used in ... Read more

COVID in Schools

Enabling schools to fight COVID-19 with 3D printable respirator masks

January 25, 2023May 5, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

pi-top, creators of computing devices that combine digital making, coding, and practical projects, today announced their partnership with Maker Mask. ... Read more

Ancillary

Codemonkey free for closed schools

March 31, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

In light of the COVID-19 closing of schools, CodeMonkey is now offering a unique opportunity for students and teachers. As ... Read more

Ancillary

Full computer science curriculum and coding platform at no cost

March 26, 2020March 25, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

It's possible to incorporate coding and programming into core subject areas--here's how to get started.

During this time, Vidcode would like to support schools in any way they can. As such, they are offering their ... Read more

District Management

10+ new products from TCEA 2020

February 14, 2020February 11, 2020 by Laura Ascione

This stylized lightbulb demonstrates innovation and new products at TCEA 2020.

During TCEA 2020, educators, decision-makers, and stakeholders came together to articulate their visions for the future of education. In addition to sessions and presentations, edtech companies made major…

STEM & STEAM

Bridging the gap between science and coding

January 22, 2020January 22, 2020 by Eileen Belastock

Students exposed to coding and programming at an early age are well equipped to take on higher-level computer science courses in high school—and they also build essential skills…

Coding and Robotics

Coding and robotics programs are engaging learners worldwide

December 7, 2022December 10, 2019 by Lynne Schrum and Sandi Sumerfield

On a visit to a class in Sitka, Alaska, we watched second grade students gain incredible experiences in computer science skills. The teacher, Cindy Duncan, believes in teaching…

Coding and Robotics

5 real examples of coding and robotics in the classroom

December 7, 2022October 21, 2019 by Laura Ascione

Coding and robotics go hand-in-hand, and they're becoming a more integral part of classrooms across the country. Aside from the excitement students muster when they see a robotics…

Coding and Robotics

We need to put robotics in rural schools

December 7, 2022October 16, 2019 by Patty Cooke

This student works on a robot, illustrating the importance of putting robotics in rural schools.

Rural schools in the United States face challenges many of their suburban counterparts couldn’t fathom. For example, access to challenging and engaging STEM courses such as robotics and…

STEM & STEAM

3 key parts of a K-12 coding or robotics program

February 18, 2021October 4, 2019 by Dennis Pierce

Implementing a coding or robotics program can be challenging--here are key elements that can make the process easier, illustrated by these students working on a robotic arm.

K-12 teachers and administrators have been listening to policy makers and industry leaders warn of the need for computer science instruction, such as a coding or robotics program,…

STEM & STEAM

Here’s how to put coding and robotics programs in K-8 classrooms

August 26, 2019July 26, 2019 by Eileen Belastock, CETL

Coding and robotics programs are easily manageable if educators follow certain strategies.

Coding and robotics programs in classrooms reflect how integral technology is in our lives. Educators like Angie Kalthoff, a technology integrationist in St. Cloud, MN, and Ann Bartel,…

Classroom Innovations

30+ new tools and services we saw at ISTE 2019

July 11, 2019July 11, 2019 by Laura Ascione

The Liberty Bell was a must-see at ISTE 2019 in Philadelphia.

Another ISTE has come and gone–were you in Philadelphia for ISTE 2019? If not, don’t worry–we’re highlighting some of the ... Read more

STEM & STEAM

The coolest K-12 robotics programs we saw at ISTE

July 8, 2019July 4, 2019 by Laura Ascione

A student sits in front of a robot in a K-12 robotics and programming class.

Efforts to get kids coding have exploded in recent years, but sometimes kids need a push to discover the "why" behind learning how to code. At ISTE 2019,…

STEM & STEAM

11 educators share how they bring coding into the classroom

October 16, 2019March 22, 2019 by Jennifer Prescott

A teacher and student on the floor, testing a Sphero robot

By now, most educators understand the importance of coding. Programmers continue to be in high demand, and coding improves much-needed skills like creativity, persistence, problem solving, and critical…

STEM & STEAM

Why we love our coding & robotics tools

March 7, 2019 by Ellen Ullman

An elementary school girl taking a photo on her iPad of her robot

According to Code.org, the majority of Americans want schools to teach computer science, but only 35 percent of high schools teach ... Read more

STEM & STEAM

10 classroom apps for coding, philosophy, fractions, and more

February 20, 2019 by Laura Ascione

A student browses apps on a tablet during school.

Apps are often a great way for educators to leverage classroom mobile devices and engage students in different concepts. And by now, "there's an app for that" certainly…

STEM & STEAM

8 great ways to STEAM up your class with Sphero (and other edtech)

February 7, 2019 by Josh Stumpenhorst

girls on a blacktop completing a challenge with their Spheros

Jobs in the computer science field are the top source of new wages in America, and a quarter of all jobs are now “highly digitalized.”

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