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5 tips for creating a makerspace for less than the cost of an iPad

eSchool News

Today, our library makerspace has developed into a 21st century learning laboratory, with funding from grants and through the generosity of individuals and organizations that support our DonorsChoose projects. You’ll likely read many blogs and books, follow maker educators through social media, and attend webinars and workshops.

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3DBear Review: The Augmented Reality Classroom Pro

The CoolCatTeacher

Recently, I hosted a webinar (embedded above) with some Augmented Reality Teaching enthusiasts who had a lot to say about AR, how to teach with it, and where they think it’s going in the future. To get started, a student will just scan the room using his or her digital device (like an iPad, iPhone, or Droid) before starting.

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How to Assess Digital Literacy

Ask a Tech Teacher

” –from the American Library Association. This includes taking online college-level classes and enriching learning through webinars. This severely affects the way the school makes the best use of their investment in Chromebooks, iPads, and technology in general. To engage in remote learning. But it goes beyond.

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PASCO Motion Sensor–A Must for Science Classes

Ask a Tech Teacher

Their products are wireless, Bluetooth- and/or USB-connectable, and their SPARKvue software runs on Mac and Windows platforms, Chromebooks, iPads, iPhones, and Android. can of soda, and smart enough to automatically sync with your desktop, smartphone, or iPad. It can detect movement within a range of 15 cm to 4 m. Plug it in to charge.

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Comics for Engaging Students! 22+ Resources & Ideas

Teacher Reboot Camp

Today, I will be conducting a webinar, Teaching with Comics , for Simple K12. Many comic creation tools are free, easy to use and allow learners to choose from a library of characters, props, scenes, speech bubbles, and templates. Make Beliefs Comix – Web site to create comics and an iPad app. ” – Nicolas Cage.

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3 Great Special Needs Digital Tools

Ask a Tech Teacher

Besides iPads and Chromebooks and a plethora of free websites that enable students to collaborate, share and publish, education’s tech explosion has resulted in a wide (and increasing) variety of tools that extend the teachers reach, making it easier to differentiate for the varied needs of students even in a busy classroom. Conclusion.

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How to Launch an Instructional Technology Strategy

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Whether you have 1:1 iPads, Chromebooks, BYOD or are still deciding on devices, Christie Boen, Instructional Technology Coach and District Librarian at Bend-La Pine School District, will help you create a content and technology plan for success in the classroom and library using ebooks and audiobooks. Watch the on-demand webinar here.