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Assessing Computational Thinking

July 3, 2019

Computational Thinking is a term that’s being thrown around left, right, and center these days. By now, we all have a pretty good understanding of

Interventions and Extensions with Cubelets

June 20, 2019

Cubelets are at their most effective when all students are engaged and continuing to build their skill sets. However, as with any tool, some students

Cubelets Go to Camp!

June 4, 2019

It’s finally summer! Students are playing, relaxing, and experiencing many new things, but your Cubelets don’t need to be gathering dust in a closet all

Coding with Cubelets Blockly

May 21, 2019

Using Cubelets Blockly, you can code every single Cubelet within your robot construction. But what does this mean? And how does it compare with coding in other

Remote Control: The Secret Data Collection Tool

May 7, 2019

The Cubelets App has two main functions: Remote Control and Personality Swap. We’ve already introduced you to the Personality Swaps, but have you begun to

Computational Thinking with Cubelets

April 24, 2019

By now, you’ve probably heard all about Computational Thinking. You’ve already defined it and shown how it relates to your content. But of course, Computational

Time for a Personality Swap!

April 12, 2019

Have your students already built it all? Is it time to make your Drive Cubelets move in both directions? Ever wanted your Flashlight to blink

Planning Student Protocols for Cubelets

April 3, 2019

Classroom management is well-served by practiced routines. I’ve already written down some of my best tips in an earlier #CubeletsChat post, but even more questions about

Diving into the Cubelets Inquiry Framework

March 14, 2019

Our Cubelets Lesson Plans all use a common format. This format is our version of an Inquiry Framework. We intentionally modified this framework from the

Makerspace Magic with Little Robots

March 13, 2019

“I feel that robots in schools are an incredible equalizer,” says Craig Dunlap, a Blended Learning Teacher at Yealey Elementary in Boone County School District