Maker Movement, STEM, Tools and Twitter

3D Printing in a STEM Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 10, 2018

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. David Ternent, a teacher in a middle school STEM classroom in Ohio, shares how he has used his 3D printers to transform and excite kids about learning STEM concepts. Apps and Tools Mentioned in the Show. Twitter: @ dave_ternent.

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Getting past STEM Labels into real STEM Learning

The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Taylor Ryan on Episode 577 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Lots of things are labeled “STEM” these days but many of them are just rote instructions for students to follow. Is this truly STEM learning? Hear about STEM from the trenches of a school that is doing it.

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Design Thinking Process and UDL Planning Tool for STEM, STEAM, Maker Education

User Generated Education

JUNE 8, 2017

If this is how the makerspace is set up in your school, then your kids may not have access to the resources, materials, and tools when they need them, especially for STEM or STEAM. Sketch Design: A blueprint or sketch of the selected design is created through pencil and paper or through an online tool such as Google Draw or Sketchup.

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Part 2: Over 150 STEM Resources for PBL and Authentic Learning… Technology

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Welcome to number two in a series of four posts bringing you over 150 amazing resources for STEM education. I hope you enjoyed my thoughts of STEM being a Verb a few posts back, along with the 40 resources geared toward STEM Science in the last pos t. Technology – STEM Resources. This post is dedicated to Technology.

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Sylvia Martinez: 3 Mistakes Teachers Make About Tinkering (and more)

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2017

Episode 49 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. You can enter the drawing by suggesting a guest for the show, following Sylvia on Twitter or other ways. The risks of using reflection as your only tool for assessing making. Twitter handle: @smartinez.

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9 Fine Ways to Do Better 20% Time

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 21, 2017

A global search in education blog post From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Often schools who have arts, STEM or other enrichment choose to take one enrichment period and have a “genius hour” where students explore their talents to make and create. Maker Movement.

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My Amazing Movie Poster: Free Project Plan to Teach Graphic Design

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 8, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Students can be filmmakers in this fun, engaging project that teaches graphic design, photography, the prototyping process and more. Adobe Spark is a powerful tool that underlies what happens in this project and makes it simple.

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Part 5: STEM, STEAM, Makers: 35 Resources For A Makerspace

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JULY 18, 2016

Welcome to this fifth post in a series that brings STEM, STEAM, and Maker Space together with Project Based Learning and proper technology integration in the classroom. Before reading, please take a moment to subscribe by email or RSS and also give me a follow on Twitter at mjgormans. Check out my Booking Page.

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Imagining the Awesome Future of Automobiles

The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Toyota Dream Car Art Contest From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter STEM, STEAM, and design thinking are buzzwords in education today. In addition to true STEM projects, we also work to include the arts in all subjects. Help Your Students Enter the U.S. How to Use the U.S.

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Teaching Python: How Children Can Learn Python Programming

The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Episode 720 with Kelly Schuster-Paredes and Sean Tibor From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Twitter: @ teachingpython. Teaching coding can be challenging and expensive, but our guests Sean and Kelly have a solution. Listen to the Show Everywhere Podcasts Are Found. kellypared.

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Augmented Reality Lessons You Can Use Now

The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 22, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Twitter: @ weisburghm. Do you need safe, fun ways for students to connect and learn while keeping their distance in the classroom? Augmented reality apps might be for you! Hint: he taught and developed over 200 courses. Blog: [link].

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Integrating the Arts into Every Subject

The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Catherine Davis-Hayes on episode 153 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Today’s Sponsor: Edpuzzle is my new favorite flipped classroom tool. Because when you go to Mars, you can’t bring all the tools that you might need. Record your own voice over.

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FETC Future of Educational Technology… Orlando Florida… Please Join Me!

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JANUARY 25, 2019

First… I hope you enjoyed the over 150 STEM Resources in the last few posts. Before reading on, please take a moment to subscribe by email or RSS and also give me a follow on Twitter at mjgormans. Before reading on, please take a moment to subscribe by email or RSS and also give me a follow on Twitter at mjgormans.

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7 Hot Edtech Topics #iste19 #notatiste19

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 22, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Stacey Roshan, the author of Tech with Heart , talks about seven edtech topics that are sparking conversation this summer both online and at ISTE19. See Stacey’s presentation at ISTE19. See Stacey’s presentation at ISTE19.

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Dremel names Idea Builder Ambassadors, connects educators with 3D Printing

eSchool News

JULY 6, 2016

To recognize educators pioneering the maker movement in STEM education, Dremel , manufacturer of tools for life and learning, announces 10 Dremel Idea Builder Ambassadors for the 2016-17 school year. Follow Dremel Education on Facebook and Twitter to connect with the Dremel Idea Builder Ambassadors.

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Virtual Valentines: The Global Valentine Project Sharing Love and Learning

The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 23, 2018

Micah Brown on episode 237 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. We love digital tools like Buncee and Green Screen , Adobe Spark. We’ll be adding the tool Flipgrid. Those are two digital tools that you don’t have to feel the pressure of a live call.

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Awesome Atlanta Education Conference: STLinATL – July 26-27, 2018

The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 27, 2018

Join me and other education speakers at Woodward Academy in Atlanta this summer From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. STEM/STEAM Integration. Best teacher blog winner, *Speaker*author* @Mashable Top Teacher on Twitter*Top #edtech Twitterer. Assessment for Learning.

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5 Ways to Use Augmented Reality in the Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Lindsay Fell on episode 395 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Twitter: @ fell_lindsay. Lindsay Fell does so many exciting things with her students using augmented reality — talking artwork, using apps to bring in printing presses and other techniques.

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Webinar: Teaching with Augmented Reality with #ARVRinEDU Classroom Enthusiasts

The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 13, 2018

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Join a lively conversation with Jaime Donally , the host of #ARVRinEDU chat on Twitter, some leading AR in the Classroom enthusiasts and me as we discuss the changing pedagogies around Augmented Reality (AR) in the classroom in a free webinar on Wednesday, December 19th (..)

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Learning by Making: Agency by Design and the Rise of Maker-Centered Education

Educator Innovator

OCTOBER 27, 2014

The maker movement — think of it as “smart DIY,” a high- and low-tech approach to tinkering that turns users into inventors — is spurring excitement about the power of ingenuity in fields as disparate as robotics and design and agriculture. Even the White House has hosted a Maker Faire.) ” Agency by Design: In Action.

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Minecraft in the Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Jeff Gearhart on episode 162 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Vicki: Happy Ed Tech Tool Tuesday! It is a powerful tool. Twitter: @ Techjeff09. Are you studying Mars? Why not let students go live there? Enhanced Transcript.

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5 Ways to Participate in the Mars Rover Landing on Thursday, February 18

The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. The Perseverance Rover will land on Mars this Thursday, February 18th at approximately 3:55 pm Eastern Time. The live landing commentary will began at 2:15 pm on NASA Television, the agency’s website , the NASA app , and YouTube.

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Building a Makerspace Culture to Support Standards and Learning … 10 Ideas and 16 Resources

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JUNE 29, 2016

In order to do so, I believe there are several ideas and concepts we must acknowledge in order to achieve the genuine education possibilities that the Maker’s culture can bring a classroom. Before reading, please take a moment to subscribe by email or RSS and also give me a follow on Twitter at mjgormans. Hope to see you there!

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7 Things to Know About Coding in the Early Childhood Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Marina Umaschi Bers on episode 202 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Today’s sponsor: Metaverse is a free simple augmented reality tool. Twitter: @marinabers. Children as young as four can start coding, but not in ways you might think. Listen Now.

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5 Ideas for Writing with Technology

The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 19, 2018

Jacqui Murray on episode 235 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Screencastify is the screencasting tool I recommend for Google Chrome and Chromebooks. Screencastify is the screencasting tool I recommend for Google Chrome and Chromebooks.

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How to Teach Coding in the Elementary Grades with Sam Patterson

The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 4, 2017

Sam Patterson on episode 201 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Today’s sponsor: Metaverse is a free simple augmented reality tool. My role as a MakerSpace Teacher is to reward my students for exercising their own learning tools and skills.

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6 Super Science Edtech Ideas: Using Technology to Level Up Science Classrooms

The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 13, 2018

Leah LaCrosse on episode 272 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Leah: Well, some of the best tools that I’ve used in the classroom are those that simply enhance the student’s voice. Tools to enhance student voice. Do you have any other favorite tools?

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How to Make Programming Easier

The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Michael Backus on episode 567 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Programming doesn’t have to be so hard. Computer Science teacher, Michael Backus, gives us advice to help make programming easier. Listen to the Show Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher Stream by clicking here.

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5 Ways Adobe Premiere Rush Encourages Creativity in the Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 8, 2019

Product Review: Features, Lesson Plan Ideas, and Tips From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Adobe Premiere Rush is a simple to use video creation tool that includes powerful camera features, video editing, and publishing features. It syncs and works on all platforms.

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Book Creator for Chrome: Product Review, Tips and Tricks for Teachers

The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Sponsored by Book Creator, All Opinions My Own From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Interactivity: Book Creator is different from many other tools because you can actually record your voice with it, as well as linking to videos in these fully interactive books. So excited!

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Remarkable Teaching: Student Created Virtual Reality Projects

The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Sean Wybrant in episode 358 of the 10-Minute Teacher From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Sean Wybrant, 2017 Colorado Teacher of the Year, has students building virtual reality and augmented reality experiences.

LMS

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Tyler – a 7th Grade App Builder Spurred on By Genius Hour

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 5, 2019

Tyler Haggerty on episode 537 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Today, you’ll listen to a young man who became an entrepreneur as a result of his school’s genius hour.

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Computational Thinking and Math for Elementary Grades

The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Steve Floyd on episode 249 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Fun, exciting tools and techniques can help very young kids understand math and learn computational thinking. Vicki: Steve, do you have any favorite tools that you like for the K-6 crew?

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What Would Dewey Do? Quotes…Ideas…Resources for Genuine Learning

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JUNE 23, 2016

First, please take a moment to subscribe to this blog by RSS or email and join me on twitter at mjgormans . I have some great posts coming your way involving PBL, STEM, tech integration, and a continuing series on Professional Learning Communities! This conference will be filled with amazing speakers and workshops.

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Bringing Literature to Life in Open Sim

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 18, 2018

Mary Howard on episode 293 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. On April 26, celebrate PowerofEcon on Twitter with Discovery Education, CME Group, and their Econ Essentials Program. Twitter: @mrshoward118. Blog: [link].

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Google Jamboard

The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Tom Mullaney on episode 257 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Enjoy this fun, free tool. Check out Jennifer Gonzalez’ 2018 Teacher’s Guide to Technology for more than 200 tools with special tips, videos, and screenshots to get you started.

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Kids Co-Creating Curriculum

The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 29, 2018

Pam Moran on episode 241 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Jennifer gives you a description in simple language, a screenshot of the tool in action and then a play button that takes you to a video about how the tool works. Twitter: @pammoran.

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Merge Cube Mania in Middle School

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 2018

Karen Bosch on episode 288 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. She enjoys helping both students and teachers to creatively use technology tools to extend and share their learning in meaningful ways. Twitter: @karlyb. Join Merge Cube Mania!

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The Samsung “Solve for Tomorrow” STEAM Program Wants You! Take Just 5 Minutes to Apply!

The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Sponsored by Samsung “Solve for Tomorrow” From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Their school can win the tools and resources necessary to help that dream become reality. The Samsung “ Solve For Tomorrow ” program is still accepting applications—and applying takes only five minutes!

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Passion Projects in Kindergarten and First Grade

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 9, 2018

Lindsey Danhoff on episode 308 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Twitter: @LindseyDanhoff. Kindergarteners and first graders explore their “wonderings” in Lindsey Danhoff’s classroom. SMART’s Give Greatness contest is today’s sponsor. Blog: [link].

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Drones in the Classroom: Teaching Writing and Collaboration with Drones

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 3, 2018

Santha Walters on episode 282 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Twitter: @santhawalters. Santha Walters uses drones in her English classroom to teach writing, collaboration and more. Free Webinar! Blog: [link].

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Making Better Videos and Movies with Students

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 24, 2018

Joe Brennan on episode 297 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Twitter: @joebjr. Digital filmmaking can successfully be integrated into any class. Learn practical tips and ideas from Joe Brennan for making movies in the classroom. Blog: [link].

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Searching for the Ability to Think: Training our Kids to Go Past Google

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 19, 2017

5 Ways to Teach Students to Think From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. As our Internet search tools get closer and closer to our eyeglasses and contacts, we’re sure to see our dependence on them increase. Next week, my tenth graders will have to invent a new way to access the Internet.

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5 Ideas to Change Teaching with Digital Tools

The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 9, 2018

Meg Ormiston on episode 270 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. 5 Ideas to Change Teaching with Digital Tools. But today we’re going to talk about five ideas to change teaching with digital tools. Twitter: @megormi. Listen Now. Meg: Awesome!

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3D Printing in a STEM Classroom

Getting past STEM Labels into real STEM Learning

Trending Sources

Design Thinking Process and UDL Planning Tool for STEM, STEAM, Maker Education

Part 2: Over 150 STEM Resources for PBL and Authentic Learning… Technology

Sylvia Martinez: 3 Mistakes Teachers Make About Tinkering (and more)

9 Fine Ways to Do Better 20% Time

My Amazing Movie Poster: Free Project Plan to Teach Graphic Design

Part 5: STEM, STEAM, Makers: 35 Resources For A Makerspace

Imagining the Awesome Future of Automobiles

Teaching Python: How Children Can Learn Python Programming

Augmented Reality Lessons You Can Use Now

Integrating the Arts into Every Subject

FETC Future of Educational Technology… Orlando Florida… Please Join Me!

7 Hot Edtech Topics #iste19 #notatiste19

Dremel names Idea Builder Ambassadors, connects educators with 3D Printing

Virtual Valentines: The Global Valentine Project Sharing Love and Learning

Awesome Atlanta Education Conference: STLinATL – July 26-27, 2018

5 Ways to Use Augmented Reality in the Classroom

Webinar: Teaching with Augmented Reality with #ARVRinEDU Classroom Enthusiasts

Learning by Making: Agency by Design and the Rise of Maker-Centered Education

Minecraft in the Classroom

5 Ways to Participate in the Mars Rover Landing on Thursday, February 18

Building a Makerspace Culture to Support Standards and Learning … 10 Ideas and 16 Resources

7 Things to Know About Coding in the Early Childhood Classroom

5 Ideas for Writing with Technology

How to Teach Coding in the Elementary Grades with Sam Patterson

6 Super Science Edtech Ideas: Using Technology to Level Up Science Classrooms

How to Make Programming Easier

5 Ways Adobe Premiere Rush Encourages Creativity in the Classroom

Book Creator for Chrome: Product Review, Tips and Tricks for Teachers

Remarkable Teaching: Student Created Virtual Reality Projects

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Tyler – a 7th Grade App Builder Spurred on By Genius Hour

Computational Thinking and Math for Elementary Grades

What Would Dewey Do? Quotes…Ideas…Resources for Genuine Learning

Bringing Literature to Life in Open Sim

Google Jamboard

Kids Co-Creating Curriculum

Merge Cube Mania in Middle School

The Samsung “Solve for Tomorrow” STEAM Program Wants You! Take Just 5 Minutes to Apply!

Passion Projects in Kindergarten and First Grade

Drones in the Classroom: Teaching Writing and Collaboration with Drones

Making Better Videos and Movies with Students

Searching for the Ability to Think: Training our Kids to Go Past Google

5 Ideas to Change Teaching with Digital Tools

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