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Makerspaces: On Scanning the Road & Gently Easing the Brakes

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From desktops to mobile : Our clunky desktops and computer labs have made way for laptops and mobile devices and 1:1 rollouts that may be used more flexibly wherever kiddos choose to plop to learn, explore and create. In some schools, curricula have dramatically narrowed to focus heavily on areas of high-stakes assessment and remediation.

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20 STEM Activities For Kids This Summer

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PLTW Director of Assessment Claudia Guerere (@ClaudiaGuerere) recommends this activity, which she says engages kids’ natural curiosity and discovery. All you need is a laptop and creativity. Tynker (grades 4-5) – Tynker is a blocks-based programming platform available on desktops, laptops, and tablets that helps students learn to code.

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