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9 Fine Ways to Do Better 20% Time

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A global search in education blog post From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Some definitions: 20% Time. Maker Movement. Many schools are creating maker spaces or “ Fab Labs ” so students have a space and place to invent. Twenty percent time from Google.

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7 Ideas for Student Genius Hour and Passion Projects

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From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Genius hour and passion projects are transformational. However, if you look at the definition of the word, you’ll find: 1. They are using time to research and create a presentation of what they know. It’s really happening organically.

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Passion Projects in Kindergarten and First Grade

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Lindsey Danhoff on episode 308 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. They are using time to research and create a presentation of what they know. I think this whole passion project was definitely more about the process than the product. I love that!

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3 Ways to Lead Project-Based Learning

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Erin Murphy on episode 164 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Yeah, I definitely feel like…. 3 – Be present in the classroom and be supportive. ” They are literally told where those desks have to go. Erin: Uh, absolutely! Vicki: (laughs).

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5 Ways to Bring Sustainable Food Understanding into Your School

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Julie Willcott on episode 285 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. You definitely want to look at those enhanced Shownotes over on the blog. Twitter: @willcottjulie. Vicki: Awesome! And we will add this to the Shownotes. Stories of Meals.

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Simple Virtual Reality in the Classroom with Google Streetview and Google Cardboard with Donnie Piercey

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Episode 127 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Twitter handle is @ mrpiercEy … donniepiercey.com ). They presented with Google Expedition’s team at the Google booth. Sponsor: Owl Eyes. How Donnie started using Virtual Reality in his classroom.

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Making Better Videos and Movies with Students

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Joe Brennan on episode 297 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. There’s a big aspect of current events, and kids making an argument, presenting themselves, public speaking. But definitely, you want a storyboard. Twitter: @joebjr. Storyboarding?

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