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Top 10 Free Coding Resources for Students that will Change Your Classroom
When today’s students enter the future workforce, there will be significantly more technology jobs than ever before, and a vast majority of students will need to be equipped with computer science skills to be successful in their careers. Coding and programming have become essential skills that stu...
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The ULTIMATE LIST of STEM PROJECTS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS
Chaos, mischief, mayhem, commotion, madness! Well, we're not just putting random words together- it looks like STEM activities in a middle school classroom! But can we even blame them? They are, of course, the little trucks of energy. What if you can put this energy to good use without losing your p...
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I Taught My Elementary Kids Coding and it CHANGED Their WORLD
Coding is considered a foundational literacy skill for the digital age.It isjust like learning about reading and writing, but instead of reading and writing paragraphs of a story, children are reading and writing in computer code. It is comparable to learning awhole newlanguage! When children lea...
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Building a Diverse Pipeline for STEM Careers in Texas
Jacqueline Moreno knows a thing or two about the impact of access. As the Director for Math and Science at Galena Park Independent School District (I.S.D) in Houston, Texas, Jaqueline spends her time finding ways to break down barriers for students and families. 69% of students at Galena I.S.D. a...
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*FREE RESOURCE* 5 Critical Components of Equity-Focused Teaching
5 Critical Components of Establishing a Foundation for Equity-Focused Teaching In need of ways to bring equity to your classroom? Check out the FREE RESOURCE at the bottom of the page! The importance of Computer Science education continues to be on the rise across the globe, especially in the ...
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CoderZ Adventure with LEGO® Education Spike™ Prime
Should your 9-year-old be coding? Absolutely! New and Improved: CoderZ Adventure with LEGO® Education Spike™Prime Many of us wish we were bilingual. Research tells us it’s good for your brain, reduces the chance of Alzheimer's, makes you more competitive in the job market, and makes learn...
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How do you build a Learning Space for All? Low Floor, High Ceiling
The Importance of Inclusive STEM Over the last two decades, STEM has become a buzzword synonymous with progressive 21st-century learning. First introduced by the National Science Foundation as a more palatable version of their STEM efforts, STEM education quickly became a measure of school ...
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6 Steps to a Successful Hybrid Learning Experience
By Wyman Khuu and Jane Chavez Here are some of the top ways teachers can infuse real-world experiences into the hybrid educational environment for the 2020-21 school year (and beyond). Due to the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions and precautions, many schools across the country have hit a roa...
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CoderZ and Amazon Future Engineer Launch Amazon Cyber Robotics Back-to-School Challenge
All competition participants have a chance to win $250 for their classrooms; Title I teachers can also apply for yearlong access to the CoderZ curriculum DERRY, N.H. – Sept. 29, 2020 – This fall, CoderZ and Amazon Future Engineer are bringing real-world industry to classrooms with the Ama...
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Virtual Robotics Competitions: Rebuilding STEM Momentum
Robotics competitions the world over are ariteof passage for STEM students.There’s nothing quite like building a team, accepting the challenge, learning new things, and having serious fun along the way.And competitions are not just for STEM enthusiasts; they are proven to draw new young learners a...
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