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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. But it wasn’t always this way. Then I began raiding my own craft supplies. I had a makerspace. I had a makerspace.

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Resources to Celebrate Women’s History Month

Teacher Reboot Camp

This is especially important, because research shows low percentages of females and minorities pursuing STEM degrees and professions. Additionally, females worldwide have higher quit rates in STEM professions. The Library of Congress has various primary sources including newspapers and images.

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Final Schedule - "Wholehearted Libraries" Online Mini-Conference on Tuesday, March 10th

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Our first Library 2.020 mini-conference of the year is next week: "Wholehearted Libraries," online (and for free) on Tuesday, March 10th , from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Daylight Time (click for your own time zone). Not only do libraries need high tech, they also need staff who approach their work with a wholehearted attitude.

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School Libraries as Maker Spaces -- A Few Resources to ? Out

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Having a discussion about school libraries as maker spaces? Check out this fantastic slideshare by Buffy Hamilton : There are some great ideas here: A Librarian''s Guide to Makerspaces from OEDB, March 20, 2013. Scheduled for release October 30, 2013 is School Library Makerspaces, Grades 6-12 by Library Media Specialist Leslie B.

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Empowering Educators and Elevating Equity at ISTE 2022

MIND Research Institute

An expanded library of curriculum and facilitation supports for educators. He founded STEM NOLA , a nonprofit organization to expose, inspire, and engage communities in learning about opportunities in STEM. Here are just some of my favorites: New ST Math curriculum with a streamlined student Journey. Who's that Penguin?

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This Teacher Started a Hands-On PD Lab That’s Sparking Change Across the District

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In 2013, I was hired to teach computer science (CS) and video game design to students in grades K-5 at Monte Sano Elementary School in Huntsville, Ala. With this grant, we were able to purchase additional materials and create a lending library of STEM tools that all teachers in the district can check out and use in their classrooms.

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NGSS Explorer helps teachers with digital STEM resources

eSchool News

Common Sense Graphite search and ratings tool connects educators with STEM and STEAM apps, websites aligned to NGSS. A new search tool aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) aims to help educators identify digital STEM and STEAM resources to use in their science and math instruction.

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