Digital Promise

JUNE 12, 2019

As the leadership team of Duquesne City School District balances its budget, impactful maker learning spaces and experiences for all students are serving as the cornerstone of what can be called the district’s rebirth. Over the last 12 years, the school system has undergone major upheavals. In 2012, students in Grades 7-8 followed suit.

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Maker Movement Robotics Learning Elementary 311

The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

As 2007 State Teacher of the Year in Rhode Island, Catherine Davis-Hayes is passionate about helping every teacher use the arts in their classroom. Steve Jobs said in his final Apple keynote introducing the iPad 2, “It’s technology married with liberal arts, married with the humanities, that yields us the result that makes our heart sing.”.

Robotics 360

Robotics Elementary Classroom Flipped Classroom 360

The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 22, 2018

And you know, I’m kind of technology agnostic in some ways. I like technology. I was a science educator, so I’m pretty comfortable and confident using technologies of all kinds, although the kids have really surpassed me when we start to get some of the newer tools that their using, particularly as part of their Maker Work.

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Education Examples Maker Movement Company 247

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 2018

Engaging Kindergarteners with Technology: Augmented Reality, iPads, QR Codes and More. Technology is expensive. And so they basically were learning to use the technology themselves, which is what they’re going to have to do for the rest of their lives. Karen is a 2007 Apple Distinguished Educator. Karen: It doesn’t.

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iPad iPhone System Video 189