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Change One Simple Thing to Start Your Journey to Remarkable Teaching

The CoolCatTeacher

I’ll shelve books. In 2015, a national survey organization ranked Albemarle County Public Schools in the top five of all school divisions in Virginia and among the top two percent of all school divisions in the county. Thank you, Pam, for all that you’ve done, and for all your inspiration. Pam: Vicki, always a delight.

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Educating Kids for Life not for Tests

The CoolCatTeacher

And I was thinking to myself, “Kids can get an immersive experience that takes them places that you could never envision in a 2-D movie or in images in a slideshow or a PowerPoint or any way shape or form, or book. They truly become a part of the environment. Where does this technology fit? How they are discussing VR now.

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How Librarians are Rockin’ the Makerspace Movement

Educator Innovator

Instead, makerspaces are bringing books to life, and the new mantra is, “Innovate, create, collaborate.” Indian Knoll Elementary School’s Jennifer Lewis struggles with the time factor; her students are mostly able to come to the “make room” during recess, so projects have to be organized and fast. MAKE it great!

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As Factories Fade, Rural District Builds Makerspace to Fill Talent Gaps

Edsurge

In 2015, as the program was launching, I began to have in-depth conversations with emerging industry leaders in our community. Elementary and middle school students will be able to attend field trips and summer camp programs at the space to gain exposure to project-based learning experiences with high-tech tools.

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Merge Cube Mania in Middle School

The CoolCatTeacher

Her roots are as an elementary classroom teacher where she utilized technology as an integrated part of the learning environment. She was named as a 2015 PBS LearningMedia Digital Innovator and serves as a Book Creator Ambassador. Bio as submitted. Karen is a 2007 Apple Distinguished Educator.

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This Amazing South Bronx School Grows 50,000 Pounds of Vegetables a Year

The CoolCatTeacher

This fun, visual tool lets students explore 150 different science and social studies units for elementary and middle school learners. The Power of a Plant Book Giveaway Contest. *. That is the mantra and the premise behind my book, The Power of a Plant: A Teacher’s Odyssey to Grow Healthy Minds and Schools. Transcript: [link].