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12 Tools to explore during Computer Science Week

Neo LMS

However, since first participating in the Hour of Code in December of 2018, I’ve tried to include more activities and bring in more resources for my students throughout the year. There are many options out there to choose from, and during the Hour of Code, students from more than 180 countries participate in the available activities.

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At the Top of Teachers’ Wish Lists? Tactile STEM Projects, Flexible Furniture and Books

Edsurge

That idea gave way to DonorsChoose.org , a nonprofit where teachers can create projects and request resources to help their students, and then donors come in to put up the funds. In 2018, it reached classrooms in 52,000 schools, or nearly half of all public schools in the U.S.

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2018 Education Innovation Clusters Convening: Looking to the Future

Digital Promise

Roberts (@DoctorDRoberts) July 17, 2018. — Frank Bonsal III (@FrankBonsal) July 17, 2018. — The ExCITe Center (@excitecenter) July 17, 2018. — Carly Croman (@carly_croman) July 17, 2018. — Sunanna T Chand (@SunannaC) July 17, 2018. This is the path to true change and growth!

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Celebrating Standouts in Verizon Innovative Learning schools

Digital Promise

To highlight some of the standout programs and great work that has taken place at Verizon Innovative Learning schools across the country over the course of the 2018-19 school year, we’re excited to announce the initiative’s annual Schools of Excellence Award winners. STEM Culture of Innovation.

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Ten Ideas To Take Students Beyond That STEM Activity… And Towards The Standards

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

As we begin, I would like to provide some ideas that might just turn up the learning in the area of STEM education. May you have a wonderful and rewarding 2018! Workshop: The Verbs of PBL, STEM and STEAM: Dewey Meets Technology. Also, think about having me come to your school or conference event in 2018.

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Build ‘beyond the game’ for max esports impact

eSchool News

When we started the Orange County High School Esports League as a pilot program in January 2018, there was a lot of skepticism about bringing esports into schools and into classrooms. A report from the UCI research team says: For the last three years, our research team has investigated the outcomes of the NASEF program.

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Promethean to Showcase Innovative Education Technology at ISTE 2018

techlearning

Promethean, a global education technology provider, will be showcasing its technology solutions that empower educators and inspire and immerse students at ISTE 2018, June 25 – 27, 2018 in Chicago, Ill. SEATTLE, Wash. The Promethean Escape Room will also be available for ISTE attendees that pre-register for each session.