eSchool News

MARCH 14, 2016

The “maker movement” can play an important role in getting kids interested in innovation and design, and littleBits —which makes easy-to-use electronic building blocks—is finding itself at the center of this movement. I studied engineering, and almost on a weekly basis I wanted to quit,” she said. “We

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Scratch is a project of the Lifelong Kindergarten Group at the MIT Media Lab. Accelerator Nation – It is time for you to bring aerodynamics to life in your STEM Classroom. While you are at the site check out all the other possible resources that might just work for your classroom. It is provided free of charge.

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Graphite Blog

MAY 30, 2016

Remember that this space -- whether in a closet, a classroom, or a cardboard box -- is something very unique to the traditional model of learning spaces. Take time to host focus groups for students. To overcome access issues, think about the best way for students to visit, and devote time to their ideas.

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Graphite Blog

MAY 30, 2016

Remember that this space -- whether in a closet, a classroom, or a cardboard box -- is something very unique to the traditional model of learning spaces. Take time to host focus groups for students. To overcome access issues, think about the best way for students to visit, and devote time to their ideas.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

We''re really excited to have this amazing group of speakers participate at our fifth annual Global Education Conference. See the Conference Schedule and mark your calendars for presentations by this great group of presenters. Join the Volunteers Group for details. We really do hope you''ll join in the fun.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 5, 2018

And then when they’re in class with the teacher, the teacher can work with one student or a group of students or even the whole class — depending upon what they’re trying to get at — to help them better internalize the direct instruction they’ve been watching. The essential element is one-to-one computing. Doug: Yeah.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Please be sure to check out and join the volunteer group and sign up soon for volunteer times. And walk away with real classroom project ideas, links and resources, and a plan for bringing the maker movement to your classroom. Big thanks and a special shout out to our Library 2.0 Student Entrepreneurship.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

For example if the topic was gaming in the classroom: who do you think you are? Change agents seek this group out a local voice missionary for speeding the adoption of innovation. Laggards: “I am not convinced this will benefit my classroom. 5 Adopter categories can be illustrated on a bell curve on the basis of innovativeness.

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GoConqr

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Technology and the classroom – major trends and challenges. Some hot topics will be virtual reality, augmented reality, 3D printing, coding and the maker movement. Web-based classroom solutions also offer apps in most cases. Shelly Sanchez Terrell (Teacher Trainer and eLearning Specialist, US).

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MindShift

JUNE 29, 2015

In a fast-moving field like education technology, it’s worth taking a moment to take stock of new developments, persistent trends and the challenges to effective tech implementation in real classrooms. Access to mobile technology especially has helped students feel comfortable in the role of digital creator.

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MindShift

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

Another group discovers that if they hit “repeat” multiple times, they can create a parachute-like design that they’ve figured out how to color in various ways. He’s disappointed that the maker movement isn’t more diverse, but says when he takes his mostly African-American and Latino kids to Maker Faire each year, they hardly notice.

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MindShift

AUGUST 25, 2016

That group of students created a suicide prevention video on their own that afternoon with only minimal explanation of how the recording and editing tools work. Inside the classroom it’s the same thing as in the hall, you have to follow rules. They also have access to real tools like Exacto knives, scissors and pliers.

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MindShift

DECEMBER 7, 2015

On the other hand, most children under the age of 8 have access to a mobile device in the home and it can be hard to enforce an absolutely-no-screen-time rule. They’ve already started bringing in test groups and will start inviting classes to participate in the spring. Rood said the space is designed with multiple age groups in mind.

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NeverEndingSearch

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Access is important. connecting groups globally. Administrators need to see the library as a very needed element of the school: this is a place where inquiry and curricular partnerships happen between the librarian and the classroom teachers–where we can focus on process, allowing the teacher to focus on content.

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User Generated Education

SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

Second, teachers must make sure that learners also feel safe emotionally— that they are willing to take risks and know that their ideas will be accepted and valued by everyone in the classroom. mak- ered, #stem); and online communities, such as Facebook groups. Process Facilitator. Relationship Enabler and Builder.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

JUNE 20, 2015

MakerBot Launches Hands-On Learning Guide For 3D Printing In The Classroom. MakerBot, a global leader in the desktop 3D printing industry, conducted in-depth research this spring to better understand how to help educators incorporate 3D printing in classrooms [2]. by TeachThought Staff. BROOKLYN , N.Y.,

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

events , the real party takes place in the volunteer moderator lounge, where a devoted, energetic, and highly beloved group of volunteer moderators keeps the conference running and humming. Volunteering : as with our other conference 2.0

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EdTechnocation.com

MAY 29, 2015

Google has 88 things to teach you, powerful results from a parent survey on the "digital classroom", a blog post of Jaymes Dec's visit to my school's FabLab, another inspirational TEDx talk, and a call to join the Maker Ed cause! For example, how to customize your Gmail inbox , or how to create a group calendar. Check it out!

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User Generated Education

JULY 7, 2016

Maker Movement: The maker movement, as we know, is the umbrella term for independent inventors, designers and tinkerers, a convergence of computer hackers and traditional artisans. Why the Maker Movement Is Important to America’s Future ). The Maker Movement Is About the Economy, Stupid ).

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User Generated Education

OCTOBER 16, 2015

Maker Movement: The maker movement, as we know, is the umbrella term for independent inventors, designers and tinkerers, a convergence of computer hackers and traditional artisans. Why the Maker Movement Is Important to America’s Future ). The Maker Movement Is About the Economy, Stupid ).

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