User Generated Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

I have the privilege of working with gifted kids at two elementary schools with over 80% Hispanic students. See Halloween Wars: An Interdisciplinary Lesson with a STEM, STEAM, Maker Education Focus for more about this. For the past two years, I did Halloween Wars – based off of the Food Channel show.

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Saving Socrates

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

Utilizing the approach of learning through doing, the teachers were simultaneously learning about one of the most innovative concepts in science education today, the Maker Movement. They then discussed the real world application of this Maker Movement activity to a classroom.

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User Generated Education

OCTOBER 30, 2016

For Halloween 2016, I did a version of Halloween Wars (a Food Network show) with my two classes of gifted elementary learners. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences. Background Information. CCSS.Math). CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.5.3).

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Sophocles The Learning Revolution Project holds online and physical learning events, and highlights professional development opportunities from a network of 200 partners in the learning professions. The great majority of these events are free to attend. To subscribe to this newsletter, please sign up at the Learning Revolution.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 5, 2018

For $295, this all-inclusive event (except for hotel and travel) is an amazing opportunity to learn. After teaching chemistry, physics, and computer science, I became an administrator for the next 30 years with experience at the secondary, central office, and elementary levels. www.stlinatl.com. Listen Now. Stream by clicking here.

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Edsurge

APRIL 10, 2018

Parker Elementary School. This event was open to any staff from across the district and in other schools throughout the tri-state area. Before the event, the NKP staff was buzzing with excitement, which piqued the curiosity of the students.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 24, 2018

There’s a big aspect of current events, and kids making an argument, presenting themselves, public speaking. I forget what else they pick up from the novel, but they employ all those things. I guess there’s a little aspect of a book report in there. Vicki: So, they’ve decided their topic. How do you help them get ready to shoot?

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 5, 2017

.” Teachers are sometimes afraid to have administrators come into their room and see a mess. ” 3 Critical Parts of Being a Leader in Project-Based Learning.

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Educator Innovator

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Valerie Jopeck , Elementary Library Education Specialist, Fairfax County Public Schools, VA. One of my favorite suggestions was the idea of holding different types of “Large Scale Events” like: Family Nights. Maker Faire. Then the rest of the learning was hashed out through lively table discussions. Exhibition.

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Meeting Maker Movement Classroom Libraries 28

Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2019

In Loudoun County, Virginia, fourth-graders from Goshen Post Elementary School took up the challenge personally. Instead of relying on textbooks and teacher direction, these students had to think critically about unfolding events, collaborate with peers and adults, and make creative use of digital tools to communicate their ideas.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

events , the real party takes place in the volunteer moderator lounge, where a devoted, energetic, and highly beloved group of volunteer moderators keeps the conference running and humming. Spreading the word : this a free event, so be sure to tell others! Volunteering : as with our other conference 2.0 See you online! Shaheen, Ph.D.

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