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VEX Rewind: June Recap

July 1, 2020 Jason McKenna Monthly Recap

Summer is here and so is your latest update from VEX Robotics! June was a very busy month, so before we begin the July 4th festivities, let’s review the great things we released in June.

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VEX Rewind: May Recap

June 5, 2020 Jason McKenna Monthly Recap

May brings the close to a school year for many schools across the country. Unfortunately, this school year will be associated with words like Pandemic, Quarantine, and Remote Learning.

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Teaching Python with VEXcode VR

May 29, 2020 Jason McKenna Education technology, For the class

Schools have always had to deal with the tension between vocational and academic interests. Students will often ask, “When will I ever do this in real life?”.

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Using Active Learning to Close the Achievement Gap

May 20, 2020 Jason McKenna In education, Learning theory

Providing equity and access to high-quality STEM and Computer Science education is a goal shared by many.

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VEX Rewind: April Recap

May 6, 2020 Jason McKenna Monthly Recap

Throughout April, teachers, parents, and students were all still adjusting to the challenges of remote learning.

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Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to the real MVPs!

May 4, 2020 Jason McKenna Educator inspiration, For educators

For the past two Sundays, I’ve enjoyed reliving the exploits of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls, through ESPN’s The Last Dance.

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Jason McKenna is the Director of Global Educational Strategy for VEX Robotics, overseeing all curriculum development and classroom integration for the VEX IQ and VEX EDR platforms. McKenna is an accomplished educational practitioner and strategist with 20 years of classroom experience and success in implementing STEM programs and robotics competitions for students at all levels. Jason joined Robomatter in 2015, which was acquired by VEX Robotics in 2016. Prior to Robomatter, McKenna spent years serving as a K-8 Gifted Support Teacher in the Hopewell Area School District outside of Pittsburgh, PA where he had the chance to work with the CMU Robotics Academy. Jason received his undergraduate degree in Elementary Education and teaching from Geneva College and his master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the Clarion University of Pennsylvania. VEX Robotics is the leading provider of educational curriculum, computer programming and robotics kits used by today’s educators, mentors.

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