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TCEA 2018: How to Incorporate 3D Printing into Any Lesson Plan

EdTech Magazine

TCEA 2018: How to Incorporate 3D Printing into Any Lesson Plan. Thu, 02/08/2018 - 11:00. In social studies, students printed a map of Europe, while in science they printed a replica of a fingerprint so they could feel its raised ridges. “ Check out more of our coverage on the TCEA 2018 conference page. Leadership.

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Digital Equity: How to Understand The Problems Facing #Edtech

The CoolCatTeacher

EdTech Leaders’ Beliefs: How are K-5 teachers supported with the integration of computer science in K-5 classrooms? Nicol has also taught in the College of Educational Studies at Chapman University. Technology, Knowledge and Learning. doi:10.1007/s10758-018-9371-2 Howard, N.R. & & Ifenthaler, D.

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Tech That Won’t Survive 2018

Ask a Tech Teacher

Let’s see which ones won’t make it in 2018. According to James Hutton, an IT specialist for Essay On Time, on-premise software will be on its way out after 2018: “On-premises software requires teachers to install the same software on each computer inside the computer room, which is incredibly time-consuming. Desktop Computers.

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How to Plan an AWESOME Book Study!

Shake Up Learning

The post How to Plan an AWESOME Book Study! How to Plan an AWESOME Book Study! Book studies are a great way to level up your professional learning! I get a lot of questions about different ways to run book studies for educators, how to choose a book, what tools to use, and how to keep your group engaged.

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Beginning the School Year With Connections: 2018

User Generated Education

These are the activities I used on the first day of school with my 2018 gifted classes of 2nd to 6th grade students (some similar to past beginning of the year activities and some new ones): Thumball Ice Breaker. Since I have been involved in maker education, I show the kids how to use LED lights creating circuits with copper tape.

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How to Teach Divergent Thinking Skills in the Classroom

Waterford

Studies also suggest that, as a whole, children have stronger divergent thinking skills than adults. Additionally, divergent thinking strategies teach students how to problem solve.[2] For example, 90% of kindergarteners ranked at the “genius” level for divergent thinking in a study conducted by the Royal Society of Medicine.[14]

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5 Free Tech Tools to Try in Your Social Studies Lessons

The CoolCatTeacher

In today’s show, he talks about top free tech tools to try in social studies lessons. Richard Byrne the author of Free Technology for Teachers has some fantastic professional development courses including a course for history / social studies teachers. Go to www.coolcatteacher.com/edtech and plan your professional development for 2018.

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