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The way we teach coding is all wrong. Here’s how it needs to change – TechRepublic

https://www.techrepublic.com/article/the-way-we-teach-coding-is-all-wrong-heres-how-it-needs-to-change/

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Watch “Understanding Computer Parts” on YouTube

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Watch “What’s inside of a hard drive?” on YouTube

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Watch “How does a Bowling Pinsetter Machine work? (Brunswick GS-X)” on YouTube

Some great examples of mechanical systems (and ideas for robot ball/game piece handling).

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Peanut’s Password Panic!

A new take on the “Who’s on First” sketch

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Mate Underwater Robotics Competition

It’s official!  The West TN STEM Hub will host the MATE Mid-South Regional ROV Competition in May 2021!  The competition is open to elementary-high school students, and no robotics experience is required.  For more info on the local competition see: https://westtnstemhub.org/mate-rov-midsouth … Continue reading

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Cautious Optimism About Teaching STEM Online

https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2021/03/11/faculty-still-harbor-concerns-about-teaching-stem-courses-online

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Report: World’s population of developers expands, JavaScript reigns, C# overtakes PHP • The Register

https://www.theregister.com/2021/04/26/report_developers_slashdata/

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How To Make Smart Glasses DIY at Home

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Mission Control Desk and Kids Room Spacecraft

I can imagine what kind of adventures these kids have in their room! More info (and other neat projects) at https://jeffhighsmith.com/

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