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

User Generated Education

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. This is why we decided to create a planning tool for makerspaces in the classroom for you using the Design Thinking Process and Universal Design for Learning®.

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Screencasting Tools & Tips for Beginners

EdTechTeacher

Many screencasting tools also enable teachers to ink or annotate over what they are showing.) Here are three recommended screencasting tools for beginners: . Free Version 5 minute video length limit Share to Google Classroom Annotation Tools. Tutorial : View a Screen Recording Tool on iPad tutorial by EdTechTeacher.

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Harness the Power of Applied AI for Educators

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Of course, she advocated for its use as a support tool rather than a substitute for genuine effort. The panelists provided personal insights into their experiences with AI tools, demonstrating their practical benefits. The panelists recognized that there is a reluctance among some educators to integrate AI tools into their teaching.

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Using Comics to Teach Chemistry (and more!)

The CoolCatTeacher

Go to www.ToyotaDreamCarUSA.com/CoolCat to download artwork guidelines, an entry form, official rules, and the lesson plan today. My first publication was in July 2017 with CheMystery! Teachers can download a FREE K-12 standards-aligned lesson plan on car design that includes STEM concepts and art. in S.T.E.M.

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14 Education Advancements in a Year

Ask a Tech Teacher

The past decade saw significant improvements in the application of technology to learning and 2017 became a tipping point where embedding technology into education finally moved from fringe to mainstream, remaking classrooms in the image of the future. In 2017, this was solved. Greater acceptance of technology as a tool.

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Enough with the CRAAP: We’re just not doing it right

NeverEndingSearch

Alarmingly, students’ approach was consistent with guidelines that can be found on many college and university websites. In fact, the old tools do more harm than good. Isn’t it time to ditch the checklists and offer our kiddos wholly different tools? In many cases the students failed using approaches we’ve promoted.

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Using Inclusive Technology to Break Barriers and Empower Learners

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The panelists delved into several key themes, encompassing an exploration of the CITES framework’s essence, a spotlight on its leadership tools, and insights from districts that have successfully embraced the framework in their educational settings. Sharon Smith, Director of Special Education at Hampton Township School District (PA).