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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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4 exciting trends that will define the 2018 education industry

eSchool News

This makes looking ahead at 2018 exciting because there is so much opportunity for districts and educators to elevate their curriculum with innovation right at their fingertips. The most hopeful potential impact of 2018’s edtech landscape is the opportunity for nurturing skills that will help students succeed in the future of work.

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Rebuilding a School Community with Maker Learning

Digital Promise

In July 2018, Digital Promise launched a new Maker Learning Leadership Cohort dedicated to professional learning, peer connections, and school transformation in the Pittsburgh region. The following year, the former wood shop was established as the Boiler Room, a workspace for students in Grades 3-6.

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Awesome Atlanta Education Conference: STLinATL – July 26-27, 2018

The CoolCatTeacher

Proposals are due by 12 noon EDT on March 30, 2018. All accepted proposals will be notified on or before April 15, 2018. The post Awesome Atlanta Education Conference: STLinATL – July 26-27, 2018 appeared first on Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher helping educators be excellent every day.

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Foster Social-Emotional Learning through Making

Digital Promise

In July 2018, Digital Promise launched a new Maker Learning Leadership Cohort. This blog post is the first in a series where participating districts share why they are committed to providing maker learning opportunities to their students. Maker learning is more than just making “stuff.”

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Organize and Motivate Your Local Maker Community

Digital Promise

What are examples of maker learning projects in my subject area? As the maker movement continues to expand, more and more educators are asking these questions. Digital Promise and Maker Ed also hosted our own maker themed Edcamp this fall. Where can I learn about what making is from someone who is doing it?

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My 2019 Highlights

User Generated Education

I had a book on maker education published by ASCD. I really love the maker movement. Below are blog post links to some of my favorites from the 2018-19 school year. For more about this, see Stephen Brookfield’s book, Becoming a Critically Reflective Teacher. Here is my list. Social Entrepreneurship.