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How AI is Changing Writing: Check out Robot Don

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One of these writing assistants is Robot Don, an AI-driven software which we are going to discuss in this article. What does Robot Don bring to the table? All it takes is to create your own account or use an existing Facebook or Google account and you are good to go! Common Core and writing –lesson plans.

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Looking for a Class Robot? Try Robo Wunderkind

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There are a lot of options if you want to bring programmable robots to your classroom. It is a build-a-robot kit designed to introduce children ages six and up to coding and robotics as well as the fun of problem-solving and creative thinking. If I were to rate myself with robotics, I might be closer to a 5 than a 10.

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Need a New Job? Here’s What You Do

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A free site that lets you collect all the pieces of your experience into one nicely-formatted digital place. . This can be created using PowerPoint, Google Glides, Haiku Deck, or another slideshow tool you’re comfortable with. Also mention the add-ons you can use such as robotics, Arduino, or 3D printing. .

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Websites for Hour of Code by Grade

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Kindergarten — Human Robot. Before starting, review the digital citizenship associated with visiting an online site (such as privacy, staying on the assigned website, and not talking to strangers). Open the spreadsheet program you use in your school (Google Sheets, Excel, or another).

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169 Tech Tip #127: 12 Tips on Hard-to-teach Classes

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Here are twelve ideas: Teach programming with Scratch, Alice, robotics, and Minecraft. These are like the games students love and teach important to Common Core standards as well as the demands of life. Provide homework via a screencast or a Google Hangout and then do a project using the skill during class time. .

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10 Myths about Teaching with Tech

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Within a few short years, bad habits like hunting and pecking, thumbing keys, and eyes on the keyboard became so ingrained they couldn’t meet State and National keyboarding standards (like those required for online tests and Common Core). Technology will replace me. Technology is less work. Pick your answer.

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Need a New Job? Here’s What You Do

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This can be created using PowerPoint, Google Glides, Haiku Deck, or another slideshow tool you’re comfortable with. Also mention the add-ons you can use such as robotics, Arduino, or 3D printing. . This also includes stand-alone programs for specialized topics such as robotics, 3D printing, and drones. Here are examples.

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