The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Each classroom gets 40 free books. This fantastic addition to your class lets students create audience-facing works for authentic assessment that can also be keepsakes from their year in your classroom. Here’s a class library for an elementary classroom. Book Creator is an awesome tool for classrooms of all ages.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Mandy Froehlich talks about a tool she uses in her classroom, Flipsnack. And then also from an elementary standpoint, I had a teacher use it in lieu of … she used to have her students write personal narratives and then they would bind the book together as a classroom set and put it in the library.

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EdTech Tools Libraries Google 173

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 19, 2017

Her talent won her an internship with a company in Atlanta (she telecommuted as a sophomore and junior in high school.) To expand their knowledge, they had to assemble a library and know how to find books in it. Classrooms need well-stocked maker spaces and creativity stations. The focus was on learning.

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Training Google Libraries Robotics 207

The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 8, 2017

Well, now we can all use Book Creator in our classrooms using the Chrome web browser. 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. Now we can all use Book Creator in our classrooms, on any device, using the Chrome web browser.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 5, 2017

Well, now we can all use Book Creator in our classrooms using the Chrome web browser. 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. Now we can all use Book Creator in our classrooms, on any device, using the Chrome web browser.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 12, 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. The maker movement fosters a mindset and culture that can create a profound shift in K-12 STEM learning.

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Conference Technology Maker Movement Libraries 55

Edsurge

OCTOBER 7, 2017

But then his teacher added, “He’s always tinkering with the computers in our classroom.”. Coincidentally, as part of another role I had with the district to develop relationships with the business community, I was organizing a field trip to a tech company. These companies were eager for qualified young candidates to fill positions.

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Company Industry Data Elementary 102

The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Well, now we can all use Book Creator in our classrooms using the Chrome web browser. 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. Now we can all use Book Creator in our classrooms, on any device, using the Chrome web browser.

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Course Company Tools Classroom 173

The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

5 Ways to Amp Up STEAM Learning in the Classroom. Vicki: Here we are with my good friend, Aaron Maurer @ coffeechugbooks talking about five ways to amp up STEAM in our classroom. And start with THAT to send out the energy not just from you, but then it just starts to absorb within your kids and your classroom. Vicki: Yeah.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

JULY 8, 2015

30 Examples Of Disruptions In The Classroom. ” What are some examples of disruptions in the classroom, then? 30 Examples Of Disruptions In The Classroom . Maker Movement. General insecurity or misunderstanding about how to meaningfully integrate technology in the classroom. by Terry Heick.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

While researching the possibilities, I’ve reached out to companies to see how they plan to make the technology that will one day rock our classrooms. By and large, I’ve found companies welcome feedback and ideas to make their programs more beneficial and successful for classroom use.

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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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Maker Movement STEM Education Software 120

Hack Education

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

I’ve called this “the Top Ed-Tech Trends,” but this has never been an SEO-optimized list of products that the ed-tech industry wants schools or parents or companies to buy (or that it claims schools and parents and companies are buying). The Maker Movement. The Flipped Classroom. Learning to Code.

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Technology MOOC Trends Khan Academy 58

Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

But I do believe we live in an age where technology companies are some of the most powerful corporations in the world, where they are a major influence – and not necessarily in a positive way – on democracy and democratic institutions. The “maker movement.” School is one of those institutions.

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Hack Education

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

Each month, I calculate all the venture capital investment that’s gone into education technology, noting who’s invested, the type of company, and so on. The Maker Movement. The Flipped Classroom. The Digital Library. It’s from these weekly and monthly reports that I start to build my analysis.

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