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Minecraft in the Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

In today’s show, learn about Minecraft EDU and how it is being used to teach. Book Creator for Chrome. Previously on the 10-Minute Teacher, guests have mentioned Book Creator as one of their top apps for the iPad. Well, now we can all use Book Creator in our classrooms using the Chrome web browser. This is great news!

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How to Teach Coding in the Elementary Grades with Sam Patterson

The CoolCatTeacher

Programming in the Primary Grades Book Contest. But he’s also written a book, Programming in the Primary Grades, Beyond the Hour of Code. We’ll be doing a giveaway of his book. See coolcatteacher.com/ar or download the Metaverse app today. Listen Now. Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher. Stream by clicking here.

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What’s Hot in 2nd-Grade with #2ndchat moderator Carol McLaughlin

The CoolCatTeacher

It can be as simple as just solving a math problem with each other, or doing a science project, or doing a whole chapter book that we are sharing books and ideas with. We all read the same book at the same time, but we each shared ideas throughout it, and we had different things we talked about in the book.

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Literature Performance Odyssey with Drama and Student Leadership

The CoolCatTeacher

My students and I were sort of stuck with two and a half weeks to tackle twenty-four books (or chapters) of The Odyssey by Homer. We have a very collaborative classroom, I let the students lead their learning as much as possible. Or, I mean we actually do have the books themselves. Tell us what you’re doing.

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Computational Thinking and Math for Elementary Grades

The CoolCatTeacher

Vicki: And I would encourage all of our listeners to also pick up a book called Humility is the New Intelligence. Part of the thesis of the book is that the jobs that will be left will be those requiring creativity, problem solving, collaboration, and working with other people — things that machines cannot do very well at all.

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Merge Cube Mania in Middle School

The CoolCatTeacher

She was named as a 2015 PBS LearningMedia Digital Innovator and serves as a Book Creator Ambassador. Karen is a 2007 Apple Distinguished Educator. In 2016, she was selected to be a Dremel 3D Printing Ideabuilder Ambassador. Recently, she was recognized as MACUL 2018 Technology Using Teacher of the Year.

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Learning Revolution Free PD - Conference Volunteering - Libraries! - Google Excitement - Common Core Film

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

There is a full schedule of amazing sessions on game-based learning topics, and volunteers will be able to connect with these outstanding presenters. Sign up to volunteer at Gaming in Ed! Three Steps for Improving Students'' Self-Reliance in Learning. Library 2.014 - October 8th + 9th.