Educational Technology News

Coding and robotics can be incorporated into content areas easily from sequencing activities to writing.

"Parents and educators across the country understand the importance of teaching kids how to code. Not only can it help them learn valuable skills that they can use into their technology-driver future, but it also helps them learn to approach problems differently. But determining the best method for teaching a child to code isn’t always obvious."

"Minecraft: Education Edition is also expected to be updated to version 1.0.1 later this spring, incorporating several new features — from texture pack support to Command Blocks to ... llamas."

Don’t limit yourself to 60 minutes, coding projects, like making apps and programming computers, can last and last.

Computational thinking — approaching problems the way a programmer would — is captivating educators, from kindergarten teachers to college professors.

"Computers and software are taking over the world. Programming is now required in many jobs, and most students have free access to PCs, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Many of the projected STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) jobs involve computers, and there is an increasingly high demand for employees who can write computer programs. This means that students should learn to code while still in school because it is the language of the future."

"Coding is currently one of the fastest growing occupations, and it is getting more popular day by day. Even if the most common thought when you hear „coding“ is creating software or website, this skill goes way beyond that."

hyperPad (formerly GamePress) is an iPad app that brings programming for kids to create their own interactive apps like mobile games, then export and publish them..

"The main role of the educational system is to teach children how to become responsible, productive citizens of society. Schools offer a variety of subjects to equip kids with the skills and knowledge needed for adulthood – starting from kindergarten, where children learn the basics of writing, reading, and simple math and logical problems. These classes are designed as the ‘building blocks’ of knowledge. There are new blocks in education with every consecutive year."

Over the summer, Ronan created a reference app for taekwondo students called “iKwonDo." The app is in Apple’s iTunes and app store and is compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod

Coding for kids produces a number of important educational and developmental benefits. This article gives 5 reasons why it is more important than you think.

To help teachers new to coding, experts give ideas to continue computer science education throughout the year.

Schools Celebrate Computer Science Week and Worldwide Hour of Code.

Students learning coding, computer science create how-to videos as tutorials for their classroom peers.

Four of the skills used to solve computer science problems can be applied in other classes as well.

"The Council on Integrity Results Reporting — formed by several coding bootcamp providers, reviewers and funders — has released its first report of student outcomes, revealing an average 92% graduation rate and 80% in-field job placement rate."

"There’s a big push in education right now to teach kids how to code. Coding is undoubtedly an important skill that will help students in the job marketplace. It’s an in-demand skill and a useful one. But can coding help students in other areas? Some are now suggesting that coding can help improve students’ writing skills. Telling a story through code In many ways, coding is like writing a story. Programmers must go in a sequential order, just like storytellers. Just like writers, programmers first sit down and plan out the story they will tell."

On the strength of it new $10 Raspberry Pi Zero W, it's hard not to look at the Pi and see the technology industry's next wave.

"Since the digital revolution started, teaching kids how to code has become a growing industry. There are a number of apps, handbooks, tutorials, etc., that teach children this skill."

New reports reveal disturbing evidence of fraudulent coding, science bootcamps. Is there a way to detect them?

As we look ahead and make our resolutions, we shouldn't forget to look back and see where we just were and build on those skills inside our classrooms.

What were 2016's best educational technologies, and what can you expect to see next year?

"There is merit in school students learning coding. We live in a digital world where computer programs underlie everything from business, marketing, aviation, science and medicine, to name several disciplines. During a recent presentation at a radio station, one of our hosts said that IT would have been better background for his career in radio than journalism."

From math to art to geography and even quantum mechanics, Minecraft is turning bland subjects into incredible immersive learning experiences.