VEX Robotics

The impact of cellphone use on students is complicated, as is their impact on student focus in classrooms. However, in a new article by VP of Global Educational Strategy Jason McKenna, he argues that cellphones are not the root cause of classroom distraction and offers potential solutions to re-engage students. 🗞️ Read here: https://buff.ly/4dVvuAt

So excited to be joining the Festival of Amazing Learning on October 26th in Kuala Lumpur! I'll be co-hosting a hands-on workshop titled "Hands-On Activities: Fun and Effective STEM Learning" with the talented ‘Aizzuddeen Mustafa from Tenby Penang. It will be a day of collaborative learning, engaging activities, and practical tips. Let's make STEM learning exciting and accessible for all students! See you there! #FestivalOfAmazingLearning #InternationalSchoolPartnership #STEMeducation #VEXrobotics #Workshop #KL #Malaysia

Rich Schiccatano, a Teacher & Curriculum Coordinator for Computer Science at Saint Philip's Episcopal Church and School, sought out ways to grow professionally and stay current with recent STEM education trends. Learn about his experience at the 2024 VEX Robotics Educators Conference and the insights he brought back to his school and community in a new case study at the link below or find other research articles at research.vex.com! 🗞️ Read here: https://buff.ly/4eMFP2K

What could change if experimentation were encouraged in classrooms? VP of Global Educational Strategy Jason McKenna asserts in a new article that trial, error, and refinement could lead to more adaptive classrooms and more innovative teachers. 🗞️ Read the full article here: https://buff.ly/4h8pEOV

As an educator, I’m always looking for ways to keep my students engaged in STEM. The VEX Robotics Educators Conference gave me fresh strategies and connected me with a community just as passionate about bringing robotics into education. Check out this quick clip where I break down my approach to teaching robotics and the real impact it’s having on my students. VEX Robotics

Eric Howe never expected to teach robotics, but his journey led to the creation of a thriving program at Stargate School in Thornton, Colorado. Originally a social studies teacher, Eric transitioned to teaching robotics as part of a broader role, embracing the opportunity despite having no prior experience in the subject. 📖 Read more about Eric's journey and how robotics transforms classrooms in our most recent Drive Forward News blog: https://buff.ly/3UaUhJA 📨 Sign up for our email list to get monthly newsletter updates like this: https://buff.ly/3F82syu

Save the date! 🗓️ The 2025 VEX Robotics Educators Conference will take place May 7—9, 2025 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas! 🌟 Keep your eye out for registration to open soon, this is a great opportunity to connect, learn, and grow alongside fellow STEM and CS educators! 📽️ Watch highlights from the 2024 conference here: https://buff.ly/3BIuvpI 🤖 Learn more about the conference at conference.vex.com!

VP of Global Educational Strategy Jason McKenna's latest article emphasizes the importance of fostering a STEM mindset in every classroom. 💻🧪 Learn why all teachers, regardless of their subject area, can embrace STEM principles to promote creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration! 📰 Read more: https://buff.ly/3YjPgkx

The Southern Educational Robotics Conference (SERC) 2024 kicks off tomorrow at Auburn University College of Sciences and Mathematics (COSAM)! Deepen your understanding of robotics as a method to develop critical thinking and problem solving in your classrooms in the following sessions: 🤖 Oct. 11th at 10 AM CT:  Science and Data Logging with VEX IQ with Jason McKenna 💻 Oct. 10th at 10:05 AM CT:  AI and Computational Thinking: Vision Sensor Decision-Making with Robotics with Yuhan (Jimmy) Lin Learn more or register here: https://buff.ly/3ZOpx4O

Motivate and engage students with VEXcode VR Virtual Skills! Gain perspective on how this tool brings the spirit of competition to your classroom, creating opportunities for strategy and collaboration and provides a fun, engaging activity for your coding students! 🧑💻🌟 Read about this topic in a new VEX PD+ Insights article here (no subscription required): https://buff.ly/3Nh20Cd