Spring is almost here! With it comes rain, warmer weather, and that itch to soak up the sun that seems to have hidden from us for so long. If you’re anything like me, the to-do list of spring cleaning has gotten long and, with the glimpses of sunshine, I just don’t want to do any of it. Thank goodness technology can make getting through that chore list a little easier and much quicker! So, here’s a look at some of the technology behind products we use in our daily lives and ways to help bring that tech into your students’ lives!
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Topics:
IN THE CLASSROOM,
IDEAS & INSPIRATION,
ROBOTICS,
Technology,
Engineering,
Coding,
Authentic Learning,
Activities,
TETRIX Robotics,
Hands-on Learning,
innovate,
Inquiry-based Learning
Do you know how much screen time you logged on your phone in the last day? How about the last week? (And yes, there’s an app for that if you’re interested.) If you’re an iPhone user, you likely get a weekly notification to alert you of your usage. If you are like me, sometimes that number makes you cringe. How much of that time was purposeful? How much was mindless scrolling? How can I do better?
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Topics:
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM,
IDEAS & INSPIRATION,
Teacher Resources,
Technology,
Trends,
Resources,
Authentic Learning,
Social and emotional learning,
Activities,
Hands-on Learning
We celebrate a lot of days and things, some more known than others. But November 8 is definitely a day we think deserves NATIONAL RECOGNITION. It's National #STEMSTEAMDay, a day to celebrate what we here at Pitsco love best (besides students and teachers, of course) – science, technology, engineering, art, and math!
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Topics:
IN THE CLASSROOM,
IDEAS & INSPIRATION,
Science,
Technology,
STEM,
Resources,
Engineering,
STEM Units,
Activities,
Hands-on Learning,
STEAM,
Math,
Art
As we’ve seen in a previous blog post, KUBO is great for teaching coding in Grades K-5. The hands-on, screen-free solution uses TagTiles® to make coding as simple as solving a puzzle. And the quick setup and progressive system of Coding, Coding+, and Coding++ tiles allows for an easy transition from simple to complex concepts.
But KUBO is so much more than just coding! The free lessons and activities available at KUBO.education make this a truly cross-curricular adventure.
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Topics:
IN THE CLASSROOM,
Elementary School,
IDEAS & INSPIRATION,
ROBOTICS,
Technology,
Coding,
Hands-on Learning,
innovate
“Technology makes the world a new place.”
– Shoshana Zuboff
Yes . . . we’re celebrating another holiday. This one might be a little obscure, but it’s worth recognizing. October 3 is National Techies Day. Per Merriam-Webster, a “techie is a person who is very knowledgeable or enthusiastic about technology and especially high technology.” One would naturally assume that National Techies Day is all about those who love smartphones, smart watches, smart homes, and anything else deemed smart. And that’s true to some degree, but there’s also another aspect of it that is even cooler than the latest tech – promoting technology-based careers to today’s learners and future workforce.
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Topics:
IN THE CLASSROOM,
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM,
IDEAS & INSPIRATION,
ROBOTICS,
Teacher Resources,
Collaborations,
Technology,
Careers,
Coding,
Professional Development,
Future Ready,
TETRIX Robotics,
21st Century Skills
