June 2019 Edition of NYS Ed Tech Innovators Newsletter Available / Call for Articles
The June 2019 edition of NYS Ed Tech Innovators is now available.
- Creators’ Cove,ÌýSloatsburg Elementary School's version of a makerspace, allows teachers to enhance unit lessons, like engineering, robotics, and electricity, by implementing a creative component where students can expand on concepts they learn in class through imagination and innovation.Ìý
- The robotics class atÌýCattaraugus-Little Valley Central School District competed in a regional, qualifying tournament for “Turning Point,â€Ìýthe VEX Robotics game where several teams attempted to score as many points with their robots as possible. Students collaborated with each other and took on different roles. During this challenge, participating students had the chance to develop new STEM skills and became comfortable working with a team.
- Amherst Middle SchoolÌýin Buffalo, NY expands its physics classroom experience by incorporating hands-on robotics into their classroom learning. The lesson incorporatesÌýindividual work, practice, revision, problem solving, discussion, and group work,Ìýallowing for accommodation of various learning styles and opportunities for audio, visual, and tactile learning opportunities.