{"product_id":"ready-set-robotics-build-computational-thinking-skills-in-the-k-8-classroom-9781564848727","title":"Ready, Set, Robotics!: Build Computational Thinking Skills in the K-8 Classroom","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis six-page laminated reference guide shares practical strategies, tools and lesson ideas for incorporating robotics and computational thinking into your teaching.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRobotics is an excellent tool for teaching vital computational thinking (CT) and programming skills by allowing students to see and interpret results in real time. Not only are robots highly motivating for students, they can be easily incorporated into the subjects you teach or as part of an after-school club. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBased on the book \u003ci\u003eRev Up Robotics: Real-World Computational Thinking in the K-8 Classroom\u003c\/i\u003e by Jorge Valenzuela, this guide will quickly get you up to speed on how to introduce CT and robotics in elementary and middle school classes. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe guide features: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn overview of computational thinking and resources for teaching CT concepts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeas for weaving robotics into math, science, social studies and English language arts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvice for creating an after-school robotics club or getting started with competitive robotics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(ISTE Jump Start Guide, 8.5\" x 11\", three laminated panels, six pages) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience: \u003c\/b\u003e K-8 educators\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJorge Valenzuela is both a graduate teaching assistant and doctoral student at Old Dominion University, and the lead coach at Lifelong Learning Defined. He's also a national faculty member for the Buck Institute for Education and a national teacher effectiveness coach for the Engineering by Design curriculum. His work helps educators and learners understand and implement computational thinking, computer science, STEM\/STEAM and project-based learning. Valenzuela is a recipient of ISTE's Computer Science Excellence Award and ISTE's STEM Excellence Award. He also earned the Lynn Barrier Engineering Leadership Award for his contributions to STEM education in the Commonwealth of Virginia.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"International Society for Technology in Educa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50440350335250,"sku":"9781564848727","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0d9b5064-f1b6-46aa-814b-8115f39bc65b.jpg?v=1729659903","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/ready-set-robotics-build-computational-thinking-skills-in-the-k-8-classroom-9781564848727","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}