Computer Science

• Available at: https://vr.vex.com/
• Activities at: https://education.vex.com/vr/
• Challenge: https://youtu.be/Dyc9Fl7vcoc 
• Webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqogudL_WIQ
• Code.org information  - Recommended Resources for Learning Computer Science at home

ISTE -  International Society for Technology in Education is the home to a passionate community of global educators who believe in the power of technology to transform teaching and learning, accelerate innovation and solve tough problems in education.  

ISTE inspires the creation of solutions and connections that improve opportunities for all learners by delivering: practical guidance, evidence-based professional learning, virtual networks, thought-provoking events and the ISTE Standards. 

• 6 Ways Parents can Foster Good Technology Habits 

• Explore Classroom Project Based Learning 

• The case for project-based learning 

• Essential elements of digital citizenship 

• NASA Makes a Game of Trying to Save the World's Coral Reefs

• Teach Coding and Computational Thinking to Elementary Students

• Computational Thinking for All

• Lessons to Keep Hour of Code Going Year-Round

• 6 Reasons for Coding in K-5 Classrooms

EdSurge reports on the people, ideas and tools shaping the future of learning. Below are just a sample of the helpful articles on their site:  

• How to Help Students Navigate this Social Emotional Roller Coaster  

• Teachers Are Anxious and Overwhelmed. They Need SEL Now More Than Ever.

Dot and Dash are award winning robots that help children become tomorrow's out-of-the-box innovators.  "Our vision is to inspire kids of all ages by giving them tools to imagine and invent the future." - Wonder Workshop

• Coloring book with 25 coloring pages of Dot & Dash 

• Blockly Memory Matching Game

• Activity Packet

• Robot Tips and Tricks 

• Dash and Dot Show Activity Cards

• Blockly Cut Outs Worksheet 

• Dot and Dash comics 

• Dot and Dash - Home Leaning Tool Kits 

• Science and History and Poetry, Oh My! 

• FREE activity packets ​for some family fun with Dot and Dash!

• Dot and Dash Bowling Activity

• Dash's Neighborhood  - Same Dash but on your screen - Now every student can program their favorite robot online. Dash’s Neighborhood reimagines the delightful, award winning Dash in a brand new 3D environment. Students will love creating and exploring with their own Dash while building coding literacy.

Did you know you don't need a mobile device to control Dash, Dot, and Cue? Check out our site code.makewonder.com to access our Blockly and Cue web apps from a computer instead.