Marketplace K-12
APRIL 27, 2016
The Maker Movement has its roots outside of school, in institutions such as science museums and in the informal activities that everyday people have taken part in for generations. The Maker Movement in Education (Erica R. Often, such work is guided by the notion that process is more important than results.
The CoolCatTeacher
AUGUST 12, 2018
I had spent two exciting hours (about half of it with my mouth open) in a complete flow state exploring a new virtual reality world using the Acer Windows Mixed Reality Headset on my Acer Aspire 7 laptop with Windows Mixed Reality by Microsoft. When we returned to the classroom, we would compare our observations and discuss.
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eSchool News
JUNE 7, 2015
With the maker movement in schools in full force across the country, it seems like students everywhere are excited and interested in learning about programming, electronics, robotics, and more. Using an iPad to control the small Raspberry Pi is easier than you think. [ Next page: Apps and projects to try.
The CoolCatTeacher
APRIL 18, 2018
Simple Virtual Reality in the Classroom with Google Streetview and Google Cardboard. We sat there on laptops in a classroom, and I tried to get all 25 students online at the exact same time. Other resources: Why Open Sim will Dominate Virtual Worlds in Education. You and I were actually talking before the show.
The CoolCatTeacher
APRIL 5, 2018
Doug: Kids walk in there.They hand them a Mac laptop. Doug, as we finish up, could you give us a 30-second pep talk about personalizing learning for the students in our classroom today? Vicki: Give us some examples. Doug: Well, the Science Learning Academy in Philadelphia is one where I visited. Vicki: (agrees).
MindShift
SEPTEMBER 17, 2015
Sixth-grade students at Lighthouse Community Charter in Oakland, California, eagerly pull laptops off a cart and settle down with a partner to experiment with Turtle Art , a program meant to introduce them to the basics of programming and some math concepts. They are on fire with the ideas on display and proud of their accomplishments.
NeverEndingSearch
OCTOBER 3, 2017
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. Knowledge Quest maker posts. Stager, The Ultimate Guide to Bringing the Maker Movement to Your Classroom.
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