During the global health crisis, technology stood at the forefront of education. Nearly all schools were forced to move classes online to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus. According to a report by UNESCO, 65% of the global student population still studies online. On average, schools worldwide enforced total closures for a total of 18 weeks (4.5 months), while partial closures amounted to an average duration of 34 weeks (8.5 months).
Read MoreBefore the discussion of Future Classroom Lab, the introduction of European Schoolnet should go first. European Schoolnet is a network of 33 European Ministries of Education, based in Brussels, Belgium. As a not-for-profit organization, they aim to bring innovation in teaching and learning to their key stakeholders
Read MoreAnimals are the best friends of human beings. However, as mankind continues to exploit the planet, wildlife around the world is facing daunting survival challenges such as the greenhouse effect. Many species are on the verge of extinction! How to protect them is now a critical test confronting us.
Read MoreWe are pleased to have Miranda Wedekind from the Netherlands to test Matatalab. Miranda is a former kindergarten teacher, Specialist Digital Literacy, Microsoft MIE expert 2019-2020. Ready to know more about #Matatalab products from @MirandaWedekind ?
Read MoreOn March 20, the end of term exhibition of the afterschool program was held in B4 Gymnasium of Pui Ching Middle School Macau by its kindergarten section. A total of 80 people joined in the activity, including the School’s Principal Kou Kam Fai, Director of Kindergarten Lau Iok Leng, kids of Grades K2 and K3, and kids’ parents.
Read MoreIn March, an award ceremony was held at the Kisarazu First Elementary School. The principal, Mori Kono, presented awards to the contestants who participated in the MWRC 2020 Global Finals. Under the leadership of the coach and teacher for MWRC participators, Moto Hamada, the young players received not only the certificate of the MWRC 2020 Finals, but also a Matatalab Lite as a prize. Everyone was happy.
Read MoreThe FCLab and matatalab pilot started on Thursday the 17th of February with five teacher students who are doing their practice in the University of Eastern Finland Teacher Training School. The student teachers are first year students and their prior knowledge of coding and working with robot sets was very slim.
Read MoreTypically, a classroom uses books and computers to teach. However, using STEM toys offers a wide array of benefits. Playing provides a different way to learn. Toys can help show concepts in action, helping them stick with kids better than traditional learning.
Read MoreRobotics for kids opens kids up to a world of possibilities as they get older. But, what do you do if they’ve never shown an interest in robotics? The good news is there are a lot of ways to spark their interest. You don’t have to wait for them to discover it on their own. All it takes is the right approach.
Read MoreHas your child asked for a coding robot? Maybe you think it’s just a toy, but these fun robots do more than just move around and make noise. They actually teach kids the fundamentals of programming, increase their creativity and improve their problem solving skills. If you’re still on the fence, think about all the benefits for your child and even you. And yes, you might just fall in love with a robot that teaches you to code too.
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