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The Next Phase of the Maker Movement? Building Startups

Edsurge

He’s talking about the next wave of the Maker Movement, big news buzzing amongst makers in the inner circle. The organization, now celebrating 20 years in operation, is part of the worldwide Maker Movement, encouraging students to get creative (and messy) when using technology to build things.

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22 Top Tips for Better Classroom Management

The CoolCatTeacher

Leave Comments on Report Cards and Progress Reports My most treasured report card is from fifth grade. Not just “good job” or “great student,” she captured my little fifth-grade self on that report card. I don’t have the same feeling about those report cards where I just received a number. ”

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TechShop launches maker space workshops for educators

eSchool News

Maker space workshop guides educators and librarians through the nuts and bolts. Seizing hold of the booming maker movement, a new four-day workshop will walk educators through the steps of designing, equipping, and operating successful, safe and inspirational public maker spaces. For dates and more, visit [link].

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Making Better Videos and Movies with Students

The CoolCatTeacher

They’re at a desk like you see on the nightly news, and then they go to a reporter on the street. I guess there’s a little aspect of a book report in there. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. The use a little green screen.

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6 Super Science Edtech Ideas: Using Technology to Level Up Science Classrooms

The CoolCatTeacher

For example, we use in my 8th-grade science class Book Creator for students to develop everything from science lab reports to personal studies that they do — like individual investigations — and even just topic research. This company has no impact on the editorial content of the show.

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5 Ways Adobe Premiere Rush Encourages Creativity in the Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

VIDEO STREAMS (B-ROLL) When students create a news report, adding “b-roll” makes the report look more professional. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “sponsored blog post.”

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As Factories Fade, Rural District Builds Makerspace to Fill Talent Gaps

Edsurge

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. By the the second hour of the trip, he had connected with a programmer at the company.

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