User Generated Education

JUNE 8, 2017

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. For example, students can write a blog, create a photo essay with a caption, record a podcast or video, do a hand-drawn or online sketch, create a comic.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 29, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter We took our school from a physical school on a Friday to a distance learning campus by Monday. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Morningside College and a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from the University of South Dakota.

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Edsurge

APRIL 20, 2020

We had a chat with Kate about her views on STEM education, supporting underrepresented and underserved students, and how learning to fail helps all kids succeed. Kate Sample EdSurge: Not everyone has an engineer dad to support their passion for STEM. One of the things I've seen is the way kids light up when you bring STEM to them.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 19, 2023

Once you find a book, you access a scanned version (if available, say from Project Gutenberg) or purchase it at a linked bookstore. Access this catalog via the website. Access this collection via the website. Elementary and middle school children can read the books or have them read aloud to them.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 20, 2022

Good intentions to give all students access to the world’s knowledge were derailed by the cost of the websites and webtools that made that happen. Once you find a book, you access a scanned version (if available, say from Project Gutenberg) or purchase it at a linked bookstore. . Access this catalog via the website.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 14, 2021

These educators create deep, meaningful learning experiences for their students that are personal and accessible , authentic and challenging , collaborative and connected , and inquisitive and reflective. James Ewing, Grade K-5 STEM/Science and Grade 4 Special Education (New York). Kristine Holloway, Grades 6-7 All Subjects (Ontario).

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! The free web tools below help teachers create a safe online class where students can access learning materials, post their work, and comment on the works of others. Seesaw is the student engagement platform and digital portfolio tool I use with my elementary students.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

With Immersive Reader , it also promotes accessibility by providing more than 100 languages, which help to meet the language needs of students and families. Elementari. With this platform, students can learn more about visual coding, and teachers can bring STEM-related content into the classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 15, 2021

Tuesday, April 20 at 7 pm ET join us for the free webinar From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Like last time, bookmark this web page as I’ll add the YouTube video to this blog post after we record the session. It is time to move forward in education. Dawn Stansbury.

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Neo LMS

JULY 19, 2022

But technology can be an incredibly useful educational tool for students of all ages, even young elementary-level learners. This article will look at the importance of having access to technology today and the top tech tools every student should have whether they are learning at home or in the classroom. .

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

While many schools may not have the resources to offer courses in computing, integrating CT with the core STEM disciplines can lower barriers and prepare students to participate in authentic, STEM-integrated learning. A Design Framework for Integrated CT and STEM. Designing the Water Runoff Challenge Curriculum .

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

It’s an economic concern, as schools consider how they can ensure equal access for all. And it raises questions about gender and race: How can schools inspire more girls and students of color to pursue STEM? DEFINING EQUITY: EMPATHY, AUTHENTICITY, AND ACCESS Sean Wybrant, Digital Media Studies Teacher, William J.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! The free web tools below help teachers create a safe online class where students can access learning materials, post their work, and comment on the works of others. Seesaw is the student engagement platform and digital portfolio tool I use with my elementary students.

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EdTechTeacher

JANUARY 21, 2023

Educators familiar with our last 20 years of high-quality workshops can now access EVERY workshop held this summer with one low-cost membership of $195. We are excited to announce the all-new EdTechTeacher Summer Learning Pass for 2023!

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JULY 7, 2016

Welcome to this second post in a series that brings STEM, STEAM, and Maker Space together with Project Based Learning and proper technology integration in the classroom. I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, and the 4 C’s. Science – STEM Resources.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

MARCH 30, 2015

Here are my notes from today’s 2015 Iowa STEM Summit … Welcome , Lt. STEM should be a catalyst for active learning. Launching a STEM Council Seal of Approval for programs (e.g. Over 5,100 applications were submitted for STEM Scale-Up Grants. Numerous STEM externships are available for teachers.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 14, 2021

Good intentions to give all students access to the world’s knowledge were derailed by the cost of the websites and webtools that made that happen. Once you find a book, you access a scanned version (if available, say from Project Gutenberg) or purchase it at a linked bookstore. . Access this catalog via the website.

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Libraries Mobility eBook Tablets 367

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 29, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Because of COVID-19, we did not want to have a lot of paper materials, and I created a checklist for my students to audit and make sure that all of the students can access the textbook because that can be a real issue as you go to e-books. . DAWN 05:43.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

While rollout events typically involve school-wide celebrations with speeches and STEM stations that are fun for the whole family, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced most schools to pivot to contactless curbside or “drive-through” events to comply with social distancing. But rollout looks a bit different in 2020.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 15, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. In this blog post, I’ll share how Lumio is a great tool for classroom teachers everywhere, whether you’re reviewing for a tough exam like my Computer Science class or teaching a regular lesson. Sponsored Blog Post This blog post is sponsored by Lumio.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Catherine Davis-Hayes on episode 153 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. And if you click www.coolcatteacher.com/edpuzzle , Edpuzzle will give your school access to the 50,000 best lessons from Edpuzzle, organized in folders and ready to be used by teachers.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. This blog post will share ten ways you can use Tract to create personalized project-based learning in your classroom. Tract sponsored this blog post. Teachers can request free access to Tract at teach.tract.app with the access code: COOLCATTEACHER

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Developers have naturally found a niche for “joyful” tech in the elementary phases, where the idea of allowing younger kids to have fun while learning is all but a credo. We try not to make our blog “all about us”; our readers visit NEO Blog for objective insight into the challenges, trends and future of EdTech, not blatant self-promotion.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 20, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Monica visits schools across the country to work with PreK-20 teachers to make technology integration exciting and accessible. Thursday, April 22 is Earth Day. As citizens of this planet, we should all care about caring for this world.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 1, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Dr. Lydia Gonzalez, author of “Bad at Math: Dismantling Harmful Beliefs That Hinder Equitable Mathematics Education,” talks about the societal norms that make it acceptable to be “bad at math” and how these beliefs can be detrimental to learning.

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User Generated Education

MARCH 15, 2020

Working Remotely with My Gifted Elementary Students. I will later (at school or at home depending how long the school closing lasts) ask them to blog about their processes. I believe there will be a small fee to access it. I am sharing my plan of activities, which are almost all free, as it may give other educators some ideas.

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User Generated Education

OCTOBER 28, 2018

I teach gifted students at two Title 1 elementary schools. Fun learning: Explore STEM/STEAM concepts in a hands-on environment. I have blogged about giving student voice and choice in the past. The use of Destination Imagination (DI) has been recommended by my supervisor for use with gifted students. DI MISSION. DI PRINCIPLES.

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MIND Research Institute

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine released a consensus study report in October 2018 entitled English Learners in STEM Subjects: Transforming Classrooms, Schools, and Lives. You can read the full report. Below is a summary and commentary on certain points within the report. The Math Crisis.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 15, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. These projects are created around Understanding by Design (UbD) principles to emphasize STEM education and have tools to help students customize, evaluate, assess and create portfolios. Defined Learning sponsored this blog post.

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Edsurge

APRIL 1, 2020

To that last question, Sean Arnold, a STEM coach and special educator for the New York City Department of Education, has a suggestion. Find some way, some moment to connect—especially with elementary students, but all your students really—because they’re challenged,” he says. That can be a website, a blog, a discussion board.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Find an easy free template to use with students on Alice Keeler’s blog. I’ve tweaked the lesson for my elementary students who are learning about spreadsheets. Here is an awesome free printable for elementary students to learn about math and color in the numbers to reveal a mystery picture (a heart owl).

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 4, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Robert Kalman’s middle schoolers are designing in augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR). Blog: robertkalman.com Twitter: @ robert_kalman Instagram: @ robert_kalman Disclosure of Material Connection: This episode includes some affiliate link.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. You can access and use the resources and create your own landing vehicles for experiments in your classroom. The Perseverance Rover will land on Mars this Thursday, February 18th at approximately 3:55 pm Eastern Time. How can classrooms participate?

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Graphite Blog

MAY 18, 2021

Families can set the audience preference to juvenile or young adult to put some limits on the content kids can access. This collection of videos, songs, and activities covers a lot of ground in a creative, highly accessible format. STEM and coding Made with Code. Good for: Coding, STEM Grades: 1-12 Platforms: Website.

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MIND Research Institute

OCTOBER 10, 2019

We believe that all students deserve equitable access to high-quality educational content and dynamic learning experiences. That’s why MIND joined forces with 100Kin10 , an organization that is working to prepare, support, and retain excellent STEM teachers in the United States. Elementary math specialization.

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 19, 2020

Elementary Math and Science Khan Academy Kids. Elementary ELA and Social Studies Epic! Text-leveling tool gives every student access to complex readings Price: Free Platforms: Web. Text-leveling tool gives every student access to complex readings Price: Free Platforms: Web. Elementary Arts and Creativity Artsonia.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 29, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. SplashLearn for Teachers and Schools – teachers can sign up for free and have access to the full SplashLearn content library. SplashLearn sponsored this blog post. Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “sponsored blog post.”

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