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Rebuilding a School Community with Maker Learning

Digital Promise

Next, the traditional library space was repurposed as Duquesne Media Central, outfitted with flexible seating, new technologies, and a recording studio. Through the shifts in learning environments and practices, Duquesne’s staff was on the path to success in establishing maker learning as part of the school’s fabric.

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Sylvia Martinez: 3 Mistakes Teachers Make About Tinkering (and more)

The CoolCatTeacher

Assessing making and tinkering. The risks of using reflection as your only tool for assessing making. Hummingbird Robotics Kit. You have one week to enter, and then we draw! Click here. . In today’s show, we’ll discuss: How to make time for tinkering. Three of the biggest mistakes teachers make when tinkering.

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In the marketplace: Online makerspaces and innovative college prep

eSchool News

Using a completely adaptive learning engine and technology-enhanced assessments, UpSmart provides the right level of instruction and practice on each topic for each student. Ed-tech company Workbench and Maryland’s network of public libraries have partnered to launch an online maker space for libraries throughout the state.

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Part 2: Over 150 STEM Resources for PBL and Authentic Learning… Technology

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

NASA Robotic Lesson Plans – Some wonderful lesson ideas that cover all grade levels to engage students. Take a look at the library and get set to Make! Science Toy Maker – This really is a site for people who like to roll up their sleeves and make science toys and projects. I enjoy learning from all of you.

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Makerspaces: On Scanning the Road & Gently Easing the Brakes

NeverEndingSearch

But, there is NOT just one right way to do library. But should a formal makerspace need to be a part of every school library? . At conferences, librarians share with me that their administrators insist they devote significant library real estate to 3D printing and a variety of other maker equipment.

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STEMxCon - Today Is the Final Deadline for Proposals; Great Keynotes + Sessions; Need Volunteers!

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Iris Lapinski - CEO, CDI Apps for Good - "Apps for Good - Growing a new generation of problem solvers and makers" Dale Dougherty - Founder, President, and CEO, Maker Media, Inc.; Cantwell, Instructional Services Librarian (Asst.

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