The Missing Piece of Coding Education: How Do You Turn Block-Based Coders Into Text-Based Coders By Chris Aviles, Teacher, Fair Haven Schools, NJ published 1 July 19
Sphero Edu: Creative Play Inspires Young Coders By TL Editors published 1 July 19 Sphero Edu (formerly SPRK Lightning Lab) is an app that lets kids program their Sphero robots from a tablet or phone.
Ozobot Classroom to Launch Fall 2019 By TL Editors published 28 June 19 The new platform, launching this fall, introduces coding skills to students and creates opportunity for collaboration in the classroom.
UBTECH Education Launches Early Innovator Grant for Robotics,Coding By TL Editors published 28 June 19 UBTECH Education has launched a competitive grant to provide free robotics kits, curriculum, and professional development to schools systems integrating robotics into STEM programs.
ISTE NEWS: Pitsco Education and SmartGurlz™ Launch Smart Buddies™ Coding Solution By TL Editors published 26 June 19 Smart Buddies has been created with a diverse set of relatable characters, or "buddies," on self-balancing, programmable scooters called Siggys™
littleBits Launches littleBits Classroom Platform By TL Editors published 25 June 19 The platform allows teachers to source lesson plans and activities aligned to state and national standards.
Top Ten Tech Toys for Education By TL Editors published 20 June 19 Whether you're teaching future engineers, mathematicians, or scientists, these are the educational toys that'll get your students' cogs turning.
ISTE NEWS: National Cyber Robotics Coding Competitions to Kick Off Registration By TL Editors published 18 June 19
Sphero Bolt Review: Can This Robot Ball Teach Code? By TL Editors published 13 June 19 Sphero Bolt is like tomorrow’s toy ball. Instead of being purely focused on catch, this STEM ball is all about teaching code.
Fun Characters Draw Kids Into Coding App By Tech & Learning published 6 May 19 Fun procedural reasoning for kids; great curriculum for teachers
The Secret To Teaching Coding To Everyone By Chris Aviles, Teacher, Fair Haven Schools, NJ published 24 April 19 My first coding lesson was a disaster.
Pitsco Education Launches K-12 Coding Solutions By TL Editors published 8 March 19 Provider of hands-on STEM solutions partners with top edtech brands
DIY Professional Learning Part 2 By Guest Bloggers Andrea Tejedor & Sheri McNair published 7 February 19 Design your own DIY (Do-It-Yourself) learning that leads to edtech, coding, and makerspace certificates.
Scratch, A Free and Powerful Platform for Learning to Code By TL Editors published 23 January 19 Scratch is a powerful platform for learning to code because it not only teaches all the essential concepts of coding but can also be easily integrated into almost any subject area.
Top Ten Makerspace Favorites of 2018 By Laura Fleming published 15 January 19 It is critical to select products that work best to support your makerspace.
Play On! Three Trends We’ll See In Tech Toys In 2019 By Kimberly Mosley published 11 January 19 While tech is a kid’s entertainment and learning buddy today, it’s their ticket to their future tomorrow.
For Better Wizardry, Try the Harry Potter Kano Coding Kit By TL Editors published 9 January 19 Kano is spotlighting its Harry Potter Kano Coding Kit, a DIY kit that shows you how to build a Bluetooth Coding Wand, learn to code with step-by-step creative challenges, and make magic, with a wave, twist and a twirl.
Coding Resources for the New Year By Deborah Marshall and Lisa McKnight Ward published 9 January 19 The Hour of Code activities are not just for this hour or day. They are available all year round.
Sphero Introduces Way for Kids to Compose Code By TL Editors published 8 January 19 Specdrums connects coding and technology with kids’ ability to move and tap to create rhythm and sound.
Create Simple Animated Stories With Codeable Crafts By Tech & Learning published 26 December 18 Codeable Crafts is a clever reworking of introductory coding, combining simple crafting (coloring, stickers, cut-out shapes) with visual block-based coding