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Here’s why you’ll love the new Computer Science with VEXcode VR Certification!

July 9, 2020 Jason McKenna For educators, Professional development

We are happy to announce our newest Educator Certification, Introduction to Computer Science with VEXcode VR.

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Getting your VEX Educator Certification: What You Need to Know!

February 6, 2020 Jason McKenna For educators, Professional development

Teaching is one of the most difficult jobs in the world. Teaching is sometimes made even more difficult when well-meaning, but unrealistic, expectations are placed upon teachers.

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It’s Always Day 1

October 18, 2019 Jason McKenna Educator inspiration, For educators

No matter how long you’ve been teaching, you probably remember your first day – the excitement, the nervousness and the anticipation that all made the day unforgettable.

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Teaching Creativity

October 18, 2019 Jason McKenna For the class, Teaching strategy

When I was a teen, riding in the car with my father was always an adventure. We didn’t have a cell phone, let alone GPS.

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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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