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Maker-Enhanced Writing Workshop: Character Development

User Generated Education

This month I started a maker-enhanced writing workshop with a group of gifted 3rd through 6th grade students. Common Core State Standards – ELA. The YWP also helps K–12 educators facilitate NaNoWriMo in schools, libraries, and community centers around the world. Authentic Learning Experiences – [link].

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The Edtech Revolution: 2010 – 2017

Securly

” 2010 was also the year that the Common Core Standards Initiative was enacted in response to numerous indicators of low student academic performance. CIPA requires schools and libraries to install measures to protect children from obscene or harmful content in exchange for discounts offered by the E-rate program.

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I Want YOU! Free, Virtual, & Global

The Daring Librarian

The Library 2.012 Worldwide Virtual Conference - October 3 - 5 "The virtual Library 2.012 conference is a unique chance to participate in a global conversation on the current and future state of libraries. Attendance is free; sign up at Library 2012 to attend or to be kept informed." -- from the #Lib20102 site!

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Part 4: Over 150 STEM Resources for PBL and Authentic Learning… Math

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

Are you looking for a practical and affordable professional development workshop for your school or conference? I have delivered hundreds of workshops and presentations. I will be providing workshops and featured sessions on STEM, PBL, Inquiry, Maker Space, and Computational Thinking! Check out my Booking Page. Mike Gorman.

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Basal Readers: 5 Ways to Make Them Work for Your Class

Edsurge

So, you may be ready to ditch your basal reader and transition to the workshop model. When I was adding books to my classroom library last year I thought it would be a great idea to include some of her books so my third graders could fall in love with her storytelling the way I did. When I was a kid I loved Beverly Cleary’s books.

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Sphero Makes a Big Acquisition in littleBits to Bring Hands-On STEAM Learning to Life

Edsurge

Last August, littleBits acquired DIY , which offers a library of do-it-yourself maker projects and instructional videos, as well as an online community where kids can share their creations. Among its competitors are KinderLab Robotics , based outside Boston, and Wonder Workshop , a San Mateo, Calif.-based

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Part Three: Beyond SAMR… Making Sure Technology Supports Content Standards

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

Also remember you can book me for a conference or your school district with workshops that are informative, engaging, and practical. I have three pre-conference workshops that you may want to register for. Content is mapped to a variety of levels and standards including common core. Mike Gorman ( [link] / ). Quick Notes.