High School Students Dive into Media Production
For the last few decades, U.S. school curriculum has centered on college preparation, but in recent years, parents, teachers and ... Read more
robotics
CoderZ & Amazon Cyber Robotics Back-to-School Challenge
This fall, CoderZ and Amazon Future Engineer are bringing real-world industry to classrooms with the Amazon Cyber Robotics Back-to-School Challenge. ... Read more
CoderZ Named 2020 Tech Edvocate Award Winner for Best Coding App or Tool
CoderZ, an online learning environment where students learn robotics and STEM by coding virtual robots, has been named a 2020 ... Read more
CoderZ Introduces an Engaging New Course, Featuring LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime
Throughout August, CoderZ is offering free access to their new Adventure Course, featuring a virtual LEGO Education SPIKE Prime. The ... Read more
A plan for teaching coding and robotics from home
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…
Enabling schools to fight COVID-19 with 3D printable respirator masks
pi-top, creators of computing devices that combine digital making, coding, and practical projects, today announced their partnership with Maker Mask. ... Read more
7 cool–and slightly funky–TED-Ed Lessons to watch at home
Many schools across country are closed for two weeks--or longer--due to the COVID-19 outbreak, and a great number of districts have moved online to help students stay current…
IT Solutions: Hardware and Management Guide
We are excited to bring you the fourth in a series of eSchool News Guides, which are full of resources, ... Read more
February 2020 Guide: Stem, Steam & Makerspaces
We are excited to bring you the fourth in a series of eSchool News Guides, which are full of resources, ... Read more
Bridging the gap between science and coding
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…
January 2020 Guide: Multimedia Presentation Systems
We are excited to bring you the fourth in a series of eSchool News Guides, which are full of resources, ... Read more
December 2019 Guide: School Safety
We are excited to bring you the third in a series of eSchool News Guides, which are full of resources, ... Read more
November 2019 Guide: Digital & Mobile Learning
We are excited to bring you the second in a series of eSchool News Guides, which are full of resources, ... Read more
5 real examples of coding and robotics in the classroom
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…
How this school designed a robotics program from the ground up
As a former computer engineer with a background in applied math, I’m a firm proponent of STEM education. As a math teacher with 14 years of experience facilitating…
5 TED-Ed Lessons to introduce students to robotics
Robotics is gaining popularity in classrooms across the country, moving from an old sci-fi concept to a way to engage students in STEM learning by solving real-world problems.…
8 resources for robotics education
Robotics education is gaining STEAM (pun intended) in classrooms across the nation, and for good reason--it’s engaging, hands-on, and students learn real-world concepts as they solve challenges. And…
Here’s why robotics education will help students for life
Much of today’s impactful teaching focuses on the “why” behind the concept being taught. When it comes to STEM concepts such as robotics, educators and students alike may…
3 key parts of a K-12 coding or robotics program
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,…
Three key trends in robotics education
Robots are hugely popular with kids. Want proof? Four of the 20 best-selling toys on Amazon during the 2018 holiday season were robots, robotics kits, or other electronic…
eSchool News launches innovative Robotics Guide for educators
We are excited to bring you the very first in a series of eSchool News Guides, which are full of ... Read more
October 2019 Guide: Robotics
We are excited to bring you the very first in a series of eSchool News Guides, which are full of ... Read more
Here’s how to put coding and robotics programs in K-8 classrooms
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,…
30+ new tools and services we saw at ISTE 2019
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
The coolest K-12 robotics programs we saw at ISTE
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,…
Designing a K–5 robotics class from the ground up
As a former computer engineer with a background in applied math, I’m a firm proponent of STEM education. As a math teacher with 14 years of experience facilitating…
Why we love our coding & robotics tools
According to Code.org, the majority of Americans want schools to teach computer science, but only 35 percent of high schools teach ... Read more
4 tech skills every middle-schooler needs
Saint Patrick’s is a small, pre-K–8 Catholic school in Yorktown Heights, New York. Last year, we received a grant to revamp our computer lab into what we call…
3 ways to tell stories with robots
Though coding and robotics is new to almost all of the students coming into my workshops and classes, storytelling is something they’re familiar with. As the manager of…
How to start a virtual coding boot camp in five easy steps
It never ceases to amaze me when I see a middle school student excelling at virtual robot simulations, a seventh grader using computer code to solve a STEM…
More than robots: Inspiring STEM education and life skills via robotics
Nearly 70,000 people cheering for their favorite teams, bleachers filled with signs and costumes, and fans gushing over game highlights and strategic execution. This was the scene in…
The New Librarian: How I created a makerspace
As an elementary educator for most of my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with a variety of learners—from inner-city students in North Carolina to university-level students…
28 can’t-miss edtech innovations from ISTE 2017
This year's ISTE Conference was all about technology-charged learning--and from the keynotes and sessions to the fast-paced exhibit hall, the conference's more than 20,000 attendees (15,000 educators plus…
Can robotics teach problem solving to students?
Throughout my 35 years of teaching, I’ve watched students grow up in what I lovingly call the “worksheet generation.” In this environment, students are accustomed to a very…
Elementary and high school students build Maze Runner-like challenge for Sphero
Naper Elementary School students could be the envy of their peers when it comes to a labyrinth for testing their ... Read more
How a telepresence robot is changing some classrooms
Educators and students are exploring a new way to remotely observe and interact with colleagues and peers with a telepresence robot that enables face-to-face communication. Using Kubi, from…
Students see the future through robots
Robotics programs drive interest and teach critical thinking Brittany Lopez held the remote with care, keeping her eyes on the ... Read more
The project-based STEM curriculum that’s big on real-world rigor
Project Lead the Way is a STEM-centered curriculum that introduces students to engineering and robotics with a real-world twist..
Full Sail launches new camps for coding, robotics, gaming, and more
Full Sail University on Dec. 11 unveiled Full Sail Labs, an educational experience designed for students from 1st to 12th grades with a focus on technology, science, art…
Kickstarter campaign funds new programmable robots
A new Kickstarter campaign has already exceeded its funding goal to produce programmable robots that can be controlled from a smartphone or tablet.