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Though it’s a more advanced robotics tool, the Create 3 is definitely viable in the classroom. The biggest differentiator between the Create 3 and the Root Robots lies in its programming functionality, which is based almost entirely on text-based programming in Python but educators can also, however, use it to introduce students to the world of ROS 2.

We love highlighting how teachers in all grades use STEM tools in robotics, coding, engineering, 3D printing, and even in-class VR lessons to redefine readiness and boost student development. If you’re a classroom teacher, librarian, administrator, makerspace facilitator, SEL specialist, or have any other title, we’d love to highlight your work across our digital channels.

One of the biggest focuses in 21st century education is on teaching coding and computer science. When incorporating these activities into classroom instruction, however, there’s often also plenty of opportunities to include math. So, while covering CS concepts, like logic, variables, or functions, these tools help K-8 educators connect math and coding in a fun way.

As we do more than ever to create equitable STEM education, we’ve really embraced coding lessons that students can access from everywhere. One robotics tool that enables this is that highly intelligent humanoid known as the NAO Robot V6 and, with the virtual version, students in middle school, high school, college, and CTE programs can code in any environment.

Despite its prominent presence in the real world and elements of STEM in so many of today’s most lucrative careers, not every student pursues it. More importantly, many children lose almost all interest in STEM before they even reach middle school. So, in a lot of cases, educators need to reach their students while in elementary school. But, how can

When it comes to elementary coding, Ozobot projects, in particular, offer STEAM that’s simple. Educators can break up the Evo Classroom kits and distribute the components for students to share in any educational setting. Plus, with the robust Ozobot Classroom LMS, assigning bots, tracking student progress, and accessing lessons is a piece of cake.

Jennifer works largely with middle school students to help them learn key STEM skills through real-world experiences. Whether it’s introducing them to coding and robotics or digital design experiences using CAD tools, like TinkerCAD, she’s helped them build new problem-solving competencies and increased the interest many of them have in computer science.

For this week’s new Rising Resources post, we explored the classroom communication app known as ClassDojo. One of the main reasons that ClassDojo continues to be such a valuable classroom tool is that it helps teachers move away from one-size-fits-all models. They can also use it to share content with students, improve classroom culture, and more!

Since they’re so group-oriented, project-based learning experiences truly help students develop more than academic skills. They often learn to build connections with their peers, their communities, their teachers, and their work. And, this also helps students take greater pride in what they’re doing as they realize they can make a difference in their lives and other people’s.

Erika has helped develop a school-wide aerospace and drone technology initiative to help prepare students for various career opportunities. She’s been working hard on securing some new STEM supplies and designing a curriculum for enabling students to develop key skills as it relates to the evolution of technology in the aerospace industry, so we’re helping out!