7 Ways That Artificial Intelligence Helps Students Learn

By MATTHEW LYNCH

RobotLAB, America's Exclusive SoftBank Robotics Distributor, to Cover Middle East, Asia, and the Pacific

What Educators Should Know About Too-Good-To-Be-True Software Prices?

By Devin Partida

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If you're a K-12 educator, you know how crucial it is to budget appropriately for spending on class supplies, software, and instructional materials.

You likely need to spend money out of your pocket to account for classroom decor, office supplies like pens and pencils, and other things. Those transactions can add up, leaving you feeling overwhelmed when all you're trying to do is create a welcoming learning environment for your students.

While some schools offer some supplies to their teachers or have the funds to issue reimbursements, not every teacher is lucky enough to reap that benefit. It's only natural for you to try and find workarounds, such as downloading useful learning materials from the internet at a low cost. There are some technologies changing education that you simply cannot do without, and educational software is no exception.

You may want to take advantage of these cheap deals, but have you ever thought about the possible consequences of downloading software from an unknown source?

Let's explore what pirated software is, the consequences of downloading it, and how you can identify some of the warning signs to look out for when using cheap software.

Create a Culture of Learning in Your Classroom

By MATTHEW LYNCH

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Maybe you’ve witnessed a classroom where the focus on learning is intense.

A hum of excitement resonates in the air, and everyone, the teacher and students alike, goes about their work with a focused purpose. Everyone is engaged. The workflow is fluid. Routines are seamless. The students help each other succeed.

Maybe that classroom is yours.

If it’s not, it can be.

Using Artificial Intelligence To Help Students With Learning Disabilities Learn

By MATTHEW LYNCH

Why STEM literacy is critical for our students

By John Wheeler 

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Developing students’ STEM literacy provides students with the critical skills they will use later in life.

Making the Most of Your EdTech Toolbox

By Victoria Thompson

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School leaders should be education technology leaders, ensuring that the resources available to teachers are useful and current.

How To Incorporate 3D Printing Into Any Lesson Plan.

By Matthew Lynch 

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Software developers and engineers and continuously working to provide schools and educational facilities with new technology. Various apps and tools, such as Pedagogue, have opened plenty of doors for modern-day education since their release. 

The 3D printer is yet another new tool that has made considerable advancements in the academic world. This technology can serve various uses in the classroom – for example, many teachers use the printer to make props for specific lessons. 

This article will discuss how teachers and other educators can incorporate 3D printing into any lesson plan. 

Be VR Ready in 7 Steps – Back-to-school Preparation!

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Globally there are two types of teachers this time of year, the first is just getting into their summer holiday and enjoying their well-deserved time off, the second has back-to-school preparation at the front of their mind. Whether you’re preparing for a new class or just preparing your classroom, we’ve got 7 steps to make sure you’re prepped and ready to use your ClassVR headsets the first day back – whenever that may be! 

Continuing Computer Sciences for Tomorrow’s Youth

By  Dan Matthews

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Modern advancements in technology and computer science have sparked some amazing societal advancements in the last decade. Among these many great leaps forward, the impact that new technologies have had on education is one of the most profound.

From providing easier access to information to accelerating aspects of the learning process—computer technologies are continually revolutionizing how students learn. This article will explore some examples of new educational technology in action, and provide some tips for teachers looking to integrate some of these advancements into their classrooms.