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Design Thinking Process and UDL Planning Tool for STEM, STEAM, Maker Education

User Generated Education

If this is how the makerspace is set up in your school, then your kids may not have access to the resources, materials, and tools when they need them, especially for STEM or STEAM. Two Examples of STEM, STEAM, and Maker Education Activities using the Design Thinking and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Planning Tool.

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Tyler – a 7th Grade App Builder Spurred on By Genius Hour

The CoolCatTeacher

Listen to the Show Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher Stream by clicking here. Subscribe to the Show Bonus Material I’ve linked to Tyler’s app at coolcatteacher.com/dna – Your challenge today is to plan one genius hour experience for your students this year.

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5 Ways to Reach Even Resistant Writers with Writer’s Workshop

The CoolCatTeacher

Owl Eyes has hundreds of free ebooks — the Canterbury Tales, The Odyssey, and all of Shakespeare’s work. But Owl Eyes isn’t just an ebook reader. Right now through August 31, 2017, they’re giving away 10 free 60-minute lesson plans for lit teachers – go to owleyes.org/teachers to sign up free and get your lesson plans now.

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Book Creator for Chrome: Product Review, Tips and Tricks for Teachers

The CoolCatTeacher

They can also send them as eBooks that people can read on their mobile devices or computers. However, you can still keep them in easy digital reach on your phones, digital ebook reader, or any electronic device. Audience: Remember that audience improves student learning—nobody wants to do wastebasket work. Book Creator Features.

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5 Ideas for Writing with Technology

The CoolCatTeacher

Once they have the basics of writing — say middle school or high school — is to take the class and write an eBook. Tip #4: Authoring eBooks. My students did eBooks this semester. Jacqui: You know, a really fun activity I do for older students? It could be fiction or nonfiction. You write it. Vicki: Absolutely.

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

The CoolCatTeacher

Tools to build eBooks to demonstrate understanding. Leah: Another way that I try to give students technology to showcase their science understanding is through like tools that help them to maybe build electronic books.

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