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Juliani on episode 165 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. As a teacher, you can get started with a library of 40 books as part of their free version – go to coolcatteacher.com/bookcreator to get started now. MORE
We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional and home learning worlds. NMC Virtual Symposium on the Future of Libraries. MORE
Episode 128 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Today Josh Stumpenhorst @stumpteacher is directing a library revolution and evolution to Learning Commons at his school. Why Reinvent the Library? MORE
A sample Cool Cat Teacher newsletter From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Five idea Friday isn’t online in a blog post. Blog posts. I post my blog posts and shows here on Cool Cat Teacher. MORE
Lindsey Danhoff on episode 308 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Then they even started to go the library and find books for their friends. Lindsey: Our library media specialist knows more about this. MORE
This is a GREAT week for library and learning conversations! So amazing to connect with the energy of librarians all around the world through Library 2.0!” Sample tweets and blog posts are also below. This pre-conference bonus to the annual Library 2.0 MORE
Jeff Gearhart on episode 162 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. He was actually recently featured on the Microsoft blog about what he’s doing. Blog: www.atleastimwearingpants.com. MORE
Sponsored by Book Creator, All Opinions My Own From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Here’s a class library for an elementary classroom. Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “sponsored blog post.” MORE
As an educator, particularly one who is quite invested in the maker movement, I was captured by his conversations and transparency. As maker educators, we need to emphasize to our students that design is messy and that failure along the way should almost be anticipated. MORE
Librarian and maker Colleen Graves recaps a lively and learner-driven session on makerspaces and embracing making as teachers of writing at the 2016 NWP Annual Meeting. In our interactive session for “ Makerspace in the Library: What it means for your Classroom ,” we really let our participants drive the learning. Zach Duensing, Nashville Public Library. Valerie Jopeck , Elementary Library Education Specialist, Fairfax County Public Schools, VA. Maker Faire. MORE
You’re in the library! As the great-granddaughter of a librarian, I was brought up to know that the quiet of the library was sacred space. Engaging Older Makers. Many students are unaware of this maker movement that’s starting in their media centers. MORE
TeachThought Library: 10 Learning Models & Frameworks. As with any publication, blogs and websites are only as thoughtful as their design. This is part of the limitation of a blog, and the allure of social media sites like facebook and pinterest. MORE
Mandi Figlioli on episode 163 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Blog: [link]. MORE
In my last blog post , I wrote about the rebirth of career and technical education (CTE) in U.S. I closed by suggesting the growth of maker labs — or makerspaces — in schools presented some interesting opportunities. MORE
5 Ways to Teach Students to Think From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. This blog post is my answer. To expand their knowledge, they had to assemble a library and know how to find books in it. MORE
Through training and outreach, maker programs aim for greater diversity among future innovators. The maker movement is everywhere it seems. “It’s a way to get maker out in the community,” he explained. MORE
Episode 49 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Blog: [link]. 10-minute Teacher Show Libraries News & Trends STEM Teaching MORE
If there is a makerspace in your school, it may be down the hall, in the library, or in another building. Final Reflection: Learners reflect on the process in a way that works best for them – blogs, photo essays, video recording, podcast, sketchnotes, illustrated ebook. MORE
I recently was asked to give a webinar that would guide participants through selecting the right products for their makerspace, where I unveiled my “Worlds of Making 'MAKER' Framework.” Many people associate the Maker Movement with ‘stuff’ like 3D printers, but in my opinion, this isn’t what pushes children outside of their comfort zone, it is that opportunity for open-ended exploration that is key. This piece was adapted from a post on her blog. MORE
A successful school makerspace needs an enthusiastic maker community, school-wide participation, and staff support. When Diana first started her position at Stewart Middle Magnet School, a public STEM magnet school, there was almost nothing in the library for hands-on STEM learning. MORE
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Teaching in augmented reality (AR) for the past several years has been a bit of a challenge, in my opinion, as is often the case with new technologies. This blog post is sponsored by 3D Bear. MORE
Tomorrow marks the first day of the national Week of Making , a week dedicated to celebrating makers and providing opportunities for people across the country to make. We are working on several new resources and opportunities to support maker learning and Maker Promise signers. MORE
Aaron Maurer on episode 140 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Pay attention to the news, read the magazines or the blogs or the social media. Blog: www.coffeeforthebrain.com. MORE
Erin Murphy on episode 164 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Erin Murphy, the co-author of Hacking Project Based Learning , talks about leading project-based learning. MORE
Our makerspace is a small room off of our library that was once an office and storage space. It is now a vibrant hub of activity, stocked with a variety of high-tech and low-tech supplies that challenge and inspire our little makers. Creating Maker Spaces. MORE
I will be providing workshops and featured sessions on STEM, PBL, Inquiry, Maker Space, and Computational Thinking! Perhaps this could be part of a Makers’ Unit of Study that focuses on College and Career Readiness and 21st Century Skills. Take a look at the library and get set to Make! MORE
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Genius hour and passion projects are transformational. Innovation Inquiry Based Learning Kindergarten (ages 3-6) Maker Movement Middle / Junior High Grades 6-8 (Ages 10-13) Project Based Learning Students Teacher MORE
Maker Movement 20% Time Genius Hour The idea of students looking away from ridged content focus all throughout the school day and giving them back some time to explore and make is gaining a foothold in many classrooms. So what is a maker space? First, Maker Spaces. MORE
A sample Cool Cat Teacher newsletter From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Five idea Friday isn’t online in a blog post. Blog posts. I post my blog posts and shows here on Cool Cat Teacher. MORE
Mandy Froehlich on episode 192 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Parents couldn’t really look at it unless they were in the library for parent-teacher conferences or whatever. Blog: www.mandyfroehlich.com. MORE
Makers build, fix, and create. A MakerSpace is not confined to a school setting but can also be a community space like a public library where community members of all ages, means, and abilities can design, prototype, and create original works. ettsummer.org/maker. MORE
In August, a group of teens gathered at the San Francisco Public Library, a member of the YouMedia network, to do some electrical engineering. This taps into the maker movement in a deep way,” Cole explained. “It’s Photo/ Maker Jawn, Philadelphia Free Library. MORE
A global search in education blog post From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Maker Movement. Many schools are creating maker spaces or “ Fab Labs ” so students have a space and place to invent. MORE
Library makerspaces, including members of the YOUmedia Learning Labs Network, offer students a chance to design, tinker, and build critical thinking skills. Exploratory, hands-on learning is also known as “maker education.” That’s “iterating” in maker-ese. MORE
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. Innovative learning spaces and equipment do not necessarily make an impactful maker learning program. MORE
When we have testing in our Library, I put all our Makerspace stuff on an AV cart and roll it into our server room. You can take baby steps into the Maker Movement. I've been saying that for 7 years or so.long before I blogged about it, I tried it out. MORE
The CoolCatTeacher
AUGUST 5, 2019
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Genius hour and passion projects are transformational. Innovation Inquiry Based Learning Kindergarten (ages 3-6) Maker Movement Middle / Junior High Grades 6-8 (Ages 10-13) Project Based Learning Students Teacher
The CoolCatTeacher
DECEMBER 30, 2018
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Teaching in augmented reality (AR) for the past several years has been a bit of a challenge, in my opinion, as is often the case with new technologies. This blog post is sponsored by 3D Bear.
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The CoolCatTeacher
OCTOBER 3, 2017
Jeff Gearhart on episode 162 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. He was actually recently featured on the Microsoft blog about what he’s doing. Blog: www.atleastimwearingpants.com.
The CoolCatTeacher
MAY 9, 2018
Lindsey Danhoff on episode 308 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Then they even started to go the library and find books for their friends. Lindsey: Our library media specialist knows more about this.
The CoolCatTeacher
NOVEMBER 10, 2017
Sponsored by Book Creator, All Opinions My Own From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Here’s a class library for an elementary classroom. Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “sponsored blog post.”
The CoolCatTeacher
APRIL 21, 2017
A global search in education blog post From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Maker Movement. Many schools are creating maker spaces or “ Fab Labs ” so students have a space and place to invent.
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The CoolCatTeacher
OCTOBER 8, 2017
Juliani on episode 165 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. As a teacher, you can get started with a library of 40 books as part of their free version – go to coolcatteacher.com/bookcreator to get started now.
The CoolCatTeacher
AUGUST 16, 2017
Episode 128 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Today Josh Stumpenhorst @stumpteacher is directing a library revolution and evolution to Learning Commons at his school. Why Reinvent the Library?
User Generated Education
JUNE 8, 2017
If there is a makerspace in your school, it may be down the hall, in the library, or in another building. Final Reflection: Learners reflect on the process in a way that works best for them – blogs, photo essays, video recording, podcast, sketchnotes, illustrated ebook.
The CoolCatTeacher
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
Mandy Froehlich on episode 192 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Parents couldn’t really look at it unless they were in the library for parent-teacher conferences or whatever. Blog: www.mandyfroehlich.com.
The CoolCatTeacher
SEPTEMBER 4, 2017
Aaron Maurer on episode 140 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Pay attention to the news, read the magazines or the blogs or the social media. Blog: www.coffeeforthebrain.com.
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The CoolCatTeacher
OCTOBER 4, 2017
Mandi Figlioli on episode 163 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Blog: [link].
The CoolCatTeacher
OCTOBER 5, 2017
Erin Murphy on episode 164 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Erin Murphy, the co-author of Hacking Project Based Learning , talks about leading project-based learning.
EdTechTeacher
APRIL 11, 2016
Makers build, fix, and create. A MakerSpace is not confined to a school setting but can also be a community space like a public library where community members of all ages, means, and abilities can design, prototype, and create original works. ettsummer.org/maker.
Edsurge
JANUARY 2, 2017
I recently was asked to give a webinar that would guide participants through selecting the right products for their makerspace, where I unveiled my “Worlds of Making 'MAKER' Framework.” Many people associate the Maker Movement with ‘stuff’ like 3D printers, but in my opinion, this isn’t what pushes children outside of their comfort zone, it is that opportunity for open-ended exploration that is key. This piece was adapted from a post on her blog.
Educator Innovator
FEBRUARY 7, 2017
Library makerspaces, including members of the YOUmedia Learning Labs Network, offer students a chance to design, tinker, and build critical thinking skills. Exploratory, hands-on learning is also known as “maker education.” That’s “iterating” in maker-ese.
TeachThought - Learn better.
JULY 7, 2015
TeachThought Library: 10 Learning Models & Frameworks. As with any publication, blogs and websites are only as thoughtful as their design. This is part of the limitation of a blog, and the allure of social media sites like facebook and pinterest.
Digital Promise
JUNE 12, 2019
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. Innovative learning spaces and equipment do not necessarily make an impactful maker learning program.
The CoolCatTeacher
APRIL 6, 2017
Episode 49 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Blog: [link]. 10-minute Teacher Show Libraries News & Trends STEM Teaching
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
OCTOBER 19, 2015
This is a GREAT week for library and learning conversations! So amazing to connect with the energy of librarians all around the world through Library 2.0!” Sample tweets and blog posts are also below. This pre-conference bonus to the annual Library 2.0
edWeb.net
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
A successful school makerspace needs an enthusiastic maker community, school-wide participation, and staff support. When Diana first started her position at Stewart Middle Magnet School, a public STEM magnet school, there was almost nothing in the library for hands-on STEM learning.
Digital Promise
JUNE 15, 2017
Tomorrow marks the first day of the national Week of Making , a week dedicated to celebrating makers and providing opportunities for people across the country to make. We are working on several new resources and opportunities to support maker learning and Maker Promise signers.
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
OCTOBER 29, 2014
We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional and home learning worlds. NMC Virtual Symposium on the Future of Libraries.
Educator Innovator
MAY 27, 2015
You’re in the library! As the great-granddaughter of a librarian, I was brought up to know that the quiet of the library was sacred space. Engaging Older Makers. Many students are unaware of this maker movement that’s starting in their media centers.
Educator Innovator
SEPTEMBER 12, 2014
In August, a group of teens gathered at the San Francisco Public Library, a member of the YouMedia network, to do some electrical engineering. This taps into the maker movement in a deep way,” Cole explained. “It’s Photo/ Maker Jawn, Philadelphia Free Library.
The CoolCatTeacher
JUNE 10, 2016
A sample Cool Cat Teacher newsletter From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Five idea Friday isn’t online in a blog post. Blog posts. I post my blog posts and shows here on Cool Cat Teacher.
EdTechTeacher
MAY 6, 2015
Our makerspace is a small room off of our library that was once an office and storage space. It is now a vibrant hub of activity, stocked with a variety of high-tech and low-tech supplies that challenge and inspire our little makers. Creating Maker Spaces.
The Web20Classroom
JULY 31, 2014
Maker Movement 20% Time Genius Hour The idea of students looking away from ridged content focus all throughout the school day and giving them back some time to explore and make is gaining a foothold in many classrooms. So what is a maker space? First, Maker Spaces.
Educator Innovator
JUNE 20, 2017
Through training and outreach, maker programs aim for greater diversity among future innovators. The maker movement is everywhere it seems. “It’s a way to get maker out in the community,” he explained.
The CoolCatTeacher
JUNE 10, 2016
A sample Cool Cat Teacher newsletter From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Five idea Friday isn’t online in a blog post. Blog posts. I post my blog posts and shows here on Cool Cat Teacher.
The Daring Librarian
APRIL 13, 2019
When we have testing in our Library, I put all our Makerspace stuff on an AV cart and roll it into our server room. You can take baby steps into the Maker Movement. I've been saying that for 7 years or so.long before I blogged about it, I tried it out.
techlearning
JULY 17, 2018
As an educator, particularly one who is quite invested in the maker movement, I was captured by his conversations and transparency. As maker educators, we need to emphasize to our students that design is messy and that failure along the way should almost be anticipated.
Leadership Lounge
FEBRUARY 12, 2017
In my last blog post , I wrote about the rebirth of career and technical education (CTE) in U.S. I closed by suggesting the growth of maker labs — or makerspaces — in schools presented some interesting opportunities.
Educator Innovator
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
Librarian and maker Colleen Graves recaps a lively and learner-driven session on makerspaces and embracing making as teachers of writing at the 2016 NWP Annual Meeting. In our interactive session for “ Makerspace in the Library: What it means for your Classroom ,” we really let our participants drive the learning. Zach Duensing, Nashville Public Library. Valerie Jopeck , Elementary Library Education Specialist, Fairfax County Public Schools, VA. Maker Faire.
21st Century Educational Technology and Learning
DECEMBER 4, 2018
I will be providing workshops and featured sessions on STEM, PBL, Inquiry, Maker Space, and Computational Thinking! Perhaps this could be part of a Makers’ Unit of Study that focuses on College and Career Readiness and 21st Century Skills. Take a look at the library and get set to Make!
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