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Technology can be used to enhance the learning and teaching of children.

[School Tech HQ @SchoolTechHQ]

We just unboxed a package from @elecfreaks.

Have a look at the Retro, from first glance, what looks to be an amazing way to bring new life to making games for kids.

#edtech #coding #gamedevelopment
#teachers #parents #coding

https://t.co/FpYPZNCyIR

[Micro:bit Educational Foundation @microbit_edu]

💻WEBINAR: Join us to get hands-on with the online Python Editor!
Learn how it:
🐍has been designed to support teachers & learners
🐍helps to overcome common barriers students face when getting started with text-based coding.
https://t.co/cwfRkKX5ic
#TEACHers #microbit #coding

[@MoonShotKidz @moonshotkidz]

DIY “Spray bottle” interactive light-up card. Easy and fun paper circuit project for beginners.
You will need:
⁃LED diode
⁃Conductive copper tape
⁃Coin cell battery 3v (CR2032)
⁃Reed switch (normally open)
⁃Magnet (neodymium)
⁃Paper
⁃Tracing paper
⁃Markers
⁃Paper pin

Warning: this project should be done under adult supervision.

#STEM #stemeducation #papercircuit #maker #science #teacher

[School Tech HQ @SchoolTechHQ]

Tech Tip Thursday:

Use "Ctrl + Shift + T" to reopen an internet (Chrome) tab you accidently closed.

#techtipthursday #technology #edtech #teachertip

[School Tech HQ @SchoolTechHQ]

Did you know you could use the micro:bit as a compass?

@microbit_edu

#edtech #coding #computerscience #primaryteacher #teachertips

[School Tech HQ @SchoolTechHQ]

This is a great activity to do with children in upper primary!

There is a lesson plan on @tinkercad's website.

[Tinkercad @tinkercad]

Show us all the features you'd want in your dream room in the Dream Room Tinkercad Challenge!

https://t.co/Nwv46QdsbO

#TinkerTogether #MadeWithTinkercad

[Hello World Magazine @HelloWorld_Edu]

It’s October, and the start of #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth 🌐 🔒

We thought it’d be a good time to reflect on Hello World, issue 18 which is all about #Cybersecurity.

Discover topics such as quantum computing, quantum cryptography and more!

🔗 https://t.co/Z4Oo3vFz8j

#CSEd

[School Tech HQ @SchoolTechHQ]

Our latest Code-Along on Scratch video looks at creating a game linked to the Global Goals @SDG2030.

Specifically global goals 14: life below water.

#coding #globalgoals #education #stem #coding

https://t.co/ywkTRMnT4v

[Tinkercad @tinkercad]

🌟 New Tracers and Graphs in Tinkercad Sim Lab! 🌟

The new features give students an iterative, hands-on interaction with Sim Lab simulations to see the real-time motion and paths of shapes.

https://t.co/qjMLUFwX5N

#TeachWithTinkercad #TeachWithAutodesk #educationmatters

[School Tech HQ @SchoolTechHQ]

Check out our latest video where we share how to use some of the loop functions in Scratch.

#coding #scratch #teachertips

https://t.co/yZKxCXniaj

[School Tech HQ @SchoolTechHQ]

A quick reminder of how to easily create curved edges in @tinkercad!

There is a full tutorial on our YouTube channel.

#tinkercad #techtip #teachers

[Tinkercad @tinkercad]

➡️ ➡️ Send a Tinkercad file directly to Google Drive!
This makes it easy for Students to send their printable STL files to their teachers! You can share both to your own Drive or to a folder shared with you. Try it out!

#TeachWithTinkercad #TeachWithAutodesk #educationmatters

[Micro:bit Educational Foundation @microbit_edu]

⚡️BREAKING!
Microsoft have announced some small updates to @MSMakeCode to enhance reliability, security and ensure that MakeCode is set up for future success 🌟.
👀 Read the latest updates here:
https://t.co/7qbCtjOFrM
#microbitCHAMPION #microbit #microbitCHAMPIONS

[Micro:bit Educational Foundation @microbit_edu]

📣TEACHERS
Did you know we have 3 teaching tools available to help you teach coding on our website?!
1⃣ micro:bit Classroom
2⃣ @MSMakeCode Editor
3⃣ Python Editor
As with all our website resources - they are 100% FREE!
https://t.co/MqLt1IB7X0
#STEM #microbit #coding

[Micro:bit Educational Foundation @microbit_edu]

DOWNLOADABLE LESSONS!
✨Students are introduced to the core concepts of computational thinking, programming & computer systems through learning with the micro:bit.
👉No prior learning is assumed and this is an ideal introduction for students aged 11-14👌
https://t.co/6Z7CYck9Dy

[School Tech HQ @SchoolTechHQ]

A little reminder that learning in tech doesn't always have to involve a device or screen. There are plenty of unplugged activities that you can do with your children to develop their computational thinking and problem solving skills.

#edtech #parenting #teaching #STEM

[Micro:bit Educational Foundation @microbit_edu]

📣TEACHERS!
FREE computing lesson plans & resources for
middle school or lower secondary educators
covering:
🔁 computational thinking
🖥️ computer systems
📈 working with data
🔒 cyber security
Perfect for 11-14 year olds!
https://t.co/TjKZgxKUy2
#microbit #coding #teachers

[School Tech HQ @SchoolTechHQ]

Did you know that you can add a dedicated STEM feed to your TikTok account?

Here's a step-by-step picture guide.

It could be a great way to expose younger users to STEM to help inspire and educate.

#STEMEducation #techtip #tiktokhack #tiktok #educate

[Engineering Educates @EngEdChallenge]

Our new Engineering Educates Robotics Challenge targets pupils aged 7-11 and 11-14! ⚙️

Sign up to explore the new theme, starting from September 2024.
#EngEduChallenge #RobotsInSchools #STEMeducation

https://t.co/CxmrzzpeAQ

@UKRobotics @OfficialUoM @UoMSciEng @SSSERCofficial