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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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PleIQ: the interactive smart toy that fosters multiple intelligences through Augmented Reality

Ask a Tech Teacher

Ask a Tech Teacher sponsor, PleIQ is launching its Kickstarter campaign , offering a revolutionary tool that blends the physical and digital world into one that is irresistible for kids. PleIQ launched in Chile in 2017 and has been used by more than 5,000 schools across 3 countries in Latin America.

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The Innovator’s Mindset and the Profile of a Graduate

The Principal of Change

We were discussing the best entry points to teach high school staff about the importance of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and providing all students with opportunities to become expert learners. . Graduate profiles are becoming a critical tool in many schools and districts. .

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UDL and Blended Learning: Removing Barriers with Design

Catlin Tucker

In my new book with Dr. Katie Novak, UDL and Blended Learning , I share a story about working with an architect to design a new home after my family lost our house in the Tubbs Fire in 2017. How might you lean on digital tools (e.g., How will you get to know your individual students at the beginning of the school year?

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AI in the Classroom: A Complete AI Classroom Guide

The CoolCatTeacher

Also note, and ironically so, that due to the extended nature of this episode and that we have four speakers, the AI tools I use to write the transcript had a bit of a meltdown, and I've had to apply a significant amount of human intelligence to the transcript which delayed this episode to Thursday. million downloads across the globe.

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Inclusive Schools Week Giveaway with Brookes Publishing

edWeb.net

The giveaway began with a survey in which Brookes Publishing asked special ed educators for their opinions on webinar topics for 2017. The survey results will help guide Brookes Publishing in selecting webinar topics for the community in 2017. Brookes Publishing announced five lucky winners, one on each day of Inclusive Schools Week.

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