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The Epic E-Book of WebTools

The CoolCatTeacher

She shares ideas and resources about her school library and makerspaces on her website [link] Kristina was named the School Library Journal Librarian of the Year in 2015, a National School Board 2016 – 2017 “20 to Watch” emerging education technology leader, and a 2018 Library Journal Mover & Shaker.

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9 Fine Ways to Do Better 20% Time

The CoolCatTeacher

Maker Movement. Many schools are creating maker spaces or “ Fab Labs ” so students have a space and place to invent. Some libraries are putting these in a Learning Commons. (See This year my ninth and 10th graders are working with students from other schools in MAD about Mattering 2017.

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Josh Stumpenhorst’s Learning Commons: Drones, Literature, and Creativity

The CoolCatTeacher

Today Josh Stumpenhorst @stumpteacher is directing a library revolution and evolution to Learning Commons at his school. And yes, they’ll be flying drones in the library! ” He also discusses the importance of literature and creativity in the library. Wednesday, August 16, 2017. Why Reinvent the Library?

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In the marketplace: Online makerspaces and innovative college prep

eSchool News

The webcast will take place on Wednesday, January 25, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. Ed-tech company Workbench and Maryland’s network of public libraries have partnered to launch an online maker space for libraries throughout the state. ET and will be hosted by Donell Pons, M.Ed.,

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Minecraft in the Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

As a teacher, you can get started with a library of 40 books as part of their free version – go to coolcatteacher.com/bookcreator to get started now. Tuesday, October 3, 2017. This is great news! Now we can all use Book Creator in our classrooms, on any device, using the Chrome web browser. Enhanced Transcript.

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Makerspaces: On Scanning the Road & Gently Easing the Brakes

NeverEndingSearch

But, there is NOT just one right way to do library. But should a formal makerspace need to be a part of every school library? . At conferences, librarians share with me that their administrators insist they devote significant library real estate to 3D printing and a variety of other maker equipment.

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

User Generated Education

If there is a makerspace in your school, it may be down the hall, in the library, or in another building. We ‘re also going to be sharing more details including redesigning makerspaces in the classroom in our presentation at ISTE 2017 in San Antonio on Monday, June 26 11:30 to 12:30. Post by Jackie Gerstein, Ed.D. Please join us!

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