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For many of us, artificial intelligence is now a part of our daily lives. From asking Alexa to turn the lights on to looking at your show recommendations on Netflix to your phone predicting what text you’d like to add to your message next, AI has ingrained itself into our daily routines. While you are […]
read moreIn June, Education Week published an article titled “7 Strategies to Prepare Educators to Teach With AI.” In this article, author Lauraine Langreo outlined seven ways that teacher prep programs and/or school districts can prepare teachers to teach with and about artificial intelligence, as shared by those in ISTE’s AI in Education Preparation Program. We’ve […]
read moreIn the quaint town of Peshtigo, Wisconsin, a remarkable transformation is taking place within the educational landscape. The traditional image of hands-on woodworking is giving way to an innovative approach that merges technology and craftsmanship, and it’s all about robots. In a world where technology reigns supreme, student’s in Peshtigo are not just learning how […]
read moreIn the Spring of 2023, I trialed an Arts & Engineering class using the Intermediate and Advanced UKITs. Art students from Grades 6-12 attended the once-a-week class throughout the Spring semester, with middle school students using the Intermediate UKITs and high school students building with the Advanced UKITs. Most students had no prior coding experience, […]
read moreThe UBTECH Education team just returned from ISTE 2023 in Philadelphia, and we had a great time! It was great for our national team to get together, enjoy what Philly had to offer, and share what we do with the ISTE audience. Some highlights include seeing new edtech products, running into friends and partners, and […]
read moreWith the start of a new fiscal year comes new funding. If you’re wondering if your school/district qualifies for federal funding, the answer is yes! Federal funding streams have always been earmarked to ensure equal access to public education for all students! Not sure yet if you should apply for federal funding? If you are… […]
read moreHave you ever wondered if all students in a general education classroom can successfully build and code a robot? General education classroom teachers are tasked with meeting the needs of all students, regardless of academic ability. A recent study from Taylor (2018)¹ found the need for student understanding in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) […]
read moreSTEM education is rapidly gaining popularity among schools and districts across the world as it provides students with hands-on learning experiences that are relevant to real-world situations. One way to enhance STEM education is through the use of robotics kits, which offer a fun and interactive way for students to engage with the subjects of […]
read moreSTEM education emphasizes the development of critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation skills. In recent years, educators and researchers have increasingly recognized the importance and ease of integrating social-emotional learning (SEL) into STEM education through the hands-on nature of the projects. Social-emotional learning is the process through which students develop skills to understand and manage emotions, […]
read moreKristy Schneider, a Teacher Ambassador for UBTECH Education and STEM teacher with La Center School District in Washington State has a unique approach to using UKITs with her students. We’ve learned a lot from her about building creative programs with our UKITs. Currently, her sixth through eighth-grade students are using the UKIT Advanced. Some, but […]
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