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.

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Maker Movement Robotics Learning Elementary 318

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. Vicki: So we’re here at the NNSTOY conference (nnstoy.org) and we’re talking with Catherine Davis-Hayes @cdhayes13 , 2007 Rhode Island Teacher of the Year. What’s your philosophy of that?

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Robotics Elementary Classroom Flipped Classroom 361

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 5, 2018

Doug: Well, the people that started this back in about 2007… They just started recording their lessons. And it just sounds overwhelming. Doug: Yeah. Vicki: I mean, I try to personalize as much as I can, but it does sound overwhelming, Doug. And then the kids who had missed class…. Watched the lessons.

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Khan Academy Elementary Company Personalized Learning 165

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 2018

Karen is a 2007 Apple Distinguished Educator. She enjoys helping both students and teachers to creatively use technology tools to extend and share their learning in meaningful ways. Her recent learning adventures with her students have included exploring sketchnotes and 3D printing.

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iPad iPhone System Video 190

The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 22, 2018

I think that technologies are certainly a part of it.

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Education Examples Maker Movement Company 247