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Coding By Design: A Design-First Approach – From Douglas Kiang

EdTechTeacher

My students make apps for iPhone and iPad and put them up on the App Store. That’s why we engage our students from the start in a process of designing apps to help others — a process in which coding and programming are essential, but secondary to developing empathy and process-oriented design skills. >>

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Classroom prizes and grants available!

Educational Technology Guy

My students since then have created iPhone cases, key chains, tie clips and more. Karl Ochsner, Pope John XXIII Catholic School in Arizona. After winning the $500 prize last year, I purchased an XYZ 3D printer to integrate STEM into my classroom. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy.

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Buncee: A Student’s Perspective on Creativity and Learning

Buncee

Not long after, some of my creations were being added in a presentation to be shown at the TCEA conference. I use my iPhone when sharing them with people like my parents and friends to show what I’ve made. Tisha Poncio is a Secondary School Educator at Celina Independent School District. A map made for a Spanish 2 project.

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Finding The Right Portable Monitor for Laptop: What You Need to Know

ViewSonic Education

Although what may seem not so heavy at the store or while browsing online options, it will feel different after carrying the device all day between client meetings and conferences. Total Weight The weight of the portable monitor is another important factor to consider, especially if it’s meant to be carried around.

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Global Collaboration Week Begins - Find a Project and Connect!

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

The Global Education Conference Network believes in the power of connected, globally competent learners of all ages. Here is a flyer you can share: [link]. Please let others know about this free set of events! You can also follow the event on Twitter @GlobalEdCon and using the hashtag #globaled19.

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What should new teachers know before they set foot in a classroom?

The Hechinger Report

Thirty-plus teachers and teacher educators gathered in the conference room nodded emphatically as Eckhoff, 35, told of seeing more and more students coming to school not just deficient in academic skills, but carrying a lot of emotional baggage. “They need to know about mental illness, poverty training and assistance,” she said.

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6 Android Apps to Try on a Chromebook

Shake Up Learning

This is a little akin to when you run an iPhone only app on an iPad, it’s the small version on your screen. This little whiteboard app is a great one for students, especially secondary students. I received so many wonderful comments about your keynote at our conference. Squid – Take Notes and Markup PDF’s.

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