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Connecting Voices through Robotics: An EdCamp Global Event

Barrow Media Center: Expect the Miraculous

This year, our library is fortunate to have a robotics loan from Birdbrain Technologies. We have 12 Finch robots that we are using throughout the year for coding experiences for our students. Currently, a group of 2nd-5th graders are meeting every Friday for one hour to learn to code these robots and create projects with them.

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3-Bullet Thursday [Google Expeditions. Chrome Music. Student EdCamps]

techlearning

Student-Driven EdCamps might be an easy way in the door. New, SIMPLIFIED, Student Portfolio System ] cross posted at www.cyclesoflearning.com Ramsey Musallam teaches science and robotics at Sonoma Academy in Santa Rosa, California, with the aim of fostering inquiry-based learning environments fueled by student curiosity.

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3-Bullet Thursday [5 Levels, QFT, Student EdCamps]

techlearning

Interested in developing and hosting an EdCamp at your school site? He presents widely on sparking student curiosity and teaching with technology. Consider training your student to host their own to showcase their interests, talents and expertise. Click here to learn more about the process. [

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Building STEM and Movement Skills Outside of School

edWeb.net

My Robotics Friend is a programming tool that invites learners to design algorithms to show a peer (a “robot”) how to stack cups in different patterns. Robots” respond to the algorithm defined by their peers. She has a master’s degree in educational technology and instructional design from the University of Florida.

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8 Secrets To Providing Amazing EdTech Customer Service that Directly Affects Students and Classrooms

My Paperless Classroom

When I am buying a robot, or signing up for a subscription app, I want to know that company will be available when I need help. (Yes, When I needed to get my robots services for a battery that wasn't charging, I emailed support@sphero.com, explained my situation and they mailed my replacement robots the same day I made the service call.

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Coming This Summer: Powerful, Peer-Led Professional Development That Won’t Bore

Edsurge

Technology and new theories of learning have led to groundbreaking shifts in how we define and support great teaching, with educators themselves leading the charge. Perhaps it’s no surprise that the model has gained traction among educators in recent years. One such event is EdCampPGH —perhaps the ultimate example of peer-led PD.

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Why Forward Movement Matters

Kyle Pace

We go to edcamps, conferences, webinars, etc. need to keep this in mind when sharing with the intent of moving teachers forward with technology integration. The old adage of ‘less is more’ most definitely rings true with technology integration. Have you ever had either of these feelings? ” (too much at once).

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