A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 6, 2016

I remember an elementary student seeing paper flyers with a caricature of Mr. South wearing one of his famous flannel shirts. When thinking of makerspaces today, our learning experience in his class was one connected to the guiding principles of the maker movement. However, Mr. South stood out.

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User Generated Education

JUNE 8, 2017

The UDL Guidelines provide a deep dive into each of the principles to checkpoints that provide resources, examples, and research. We provide one example around an Egg Drop and the Design a Squishy Circuit for a Classmates (see these examples at the end of this post). Video Game Design with Elementary Learners.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 30, 2018

For example, I had to assess “over the shoulder” by looking at what students were doing. Here’s one example of how 3D Bear can be used for a real world conversation. You could have a classroom design challenge, for example, where students suggest repositioning the furniture. How does AR work in 3D Bear? You can use it and learn.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 22, 2021

For example, things like “taking students on field trips vs. hosting classroom parties” or “fire drills derailing your lesson vs. a broken air conditioner.” Sponsor : Advancement Courses’ Tournament of Teachers bracket challenge is back again for the fourth year in a row and voting is now open from March 22 to March 31.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Examples of Integrated coding projects: [link] (Genetics and Microbits). Here are a few… Teaching Python Resources Mentioned in this Show. teachingpython.fm – Kelly and Sean’s Show. Twitter: @ teachingpython. kellypared. link] (Big Data). link] (Calculating Pi). Kelly Schuster-Paredes – Bio as Submitted.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

For example, I start with a simple, one-day, “make something fun” experience in Metaverse. With this in mind, I want my students to be familiar with terminology, and here are some examples. For example, when designing an app or game, error prevention is a basic part of making it usable.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 13, 2019

How To Start The School Year By Building Relationships Lesson Plan Idea: For example, I kick off the year in “Masterpiece Theater” (the name of my classroom) by having students create a masterpiece in Play-Doh representing something that’s essential to the masterpiece of their life. The physical classroom has a paperwork workflow.

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User Generated Education

JANUARY 15, 2017

This year I have been focusing on design challenges and design thinking with my gifted elementary students, grades 2nd through 6th. For a description of those activities, see https://usergeneratededucation.wordpress.com/2016/09/25/introducing-design-thinking-to-elementary-learners/. Some example learner work follows: Hoverchair 1.0.

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MindShift

AUGUST 15, 2017

Nora Peters developed low-cost maker project instructions based on books (in this example, “Snow White and the 77 Dwarfs”). For example, in the book “Wemberly Worried” by Kevin Henkes, Peters developed and attached instructions on how to make a Guatemalan worry doll. Courtesy of Nora Peters). MAKING IT AFFORDABLE.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 22, 2018

Secondly, four examples of virtual reality programming in the classroom. 4 Virtual Reality Examples in Virginia. Example #1: An autistic student using VR. Example #2: VR and Beowulf. Example #3: A student designing fashion in VR. Example #4: Pam’s experience in VR with Field Trips.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 8, 2019

For example, since I started teaching moviemaking with my students in 2006, I have used a Storyboard Dictionary of shots that I originally adapted from the American Film Institute. For example, if we’re going to be combining the videos, it just makes sense to have their settings be the same. Here’s how.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Example Lesson: Using Minecraft to Teach Science. Give us an example. Vicki: So Jeff, how did the teacher that you worked with in this particular example feel about what these kids understood about Mars? You know, lots of teachers listen, and they will say, “Sure, they want to play Minecraft a whole period. Of course they do.”.

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User Generated Education

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Recently I facilitated a simple machines leading into Rube Goldberg machines lesson with my gifted elementary students. They used their Chromebooks to go on a scavenger hunt both inside and outside of the school to take photos of example simple machines. There is a game-like atmosphere.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 9, 2018

Give me an example. Lindsey: For example, one student was interested in the history behind mathematics and has been researching how math started out with the cavemen and women and there is actually mathematical writing on caves. Vicki: This is intriguing. You said they are figuring out how to use math in their passion projects.

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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. Here is an example from one of my 6th grade students: Artifacts for the Day of the Dead Displays.

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eSchool News

JUNE 1, 2016

Briggs Elementary School in Ashburnham, Mass. These days, however, they’re learning it with an IoT-meets-maker movement twist. “We That’s not a hypothetical example. This simple example of IoT in action would allow parents to monitor and control lunchbox temperatures (i.e.,

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Graphite Blog

MAY 16, 2016

Despite claims made by some, the maker movement is no fad -- it's just a new name for something lots of people have been doing for a long time. I had my first "maker moment" at 4 years old. With a generous donation from the PTA, lots of hustle on DonorsChoose.org , and some dumpster diving, our Maker Lab was born!

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Educator Innovator

MAY 27, 2015

Indian Knoll Elementary School’s Jennifer Lewis struggles with the time factor; her students are mostly able to come to the “make room” during recess, so projects have to be organized and fast. At Ballground Elementary School , Anne Nechvatal uses making to connect to narrative nonfiction picture books. Where to Start.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 29, 2018

Learn how students are teaching each other drone piloting and other examples from Albemarle County, Virginia with Superintendent Pam Moran. Students can co-create curriculum and their classrooms with teachers for powerful learning experiences. Drones in the Classroom. He’s actually been back, He’s taking a gap year.

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Graphite Blog

MAY 16, 2016

Despite claims made by some, the maker movement is no fad -- it's just a new name for something lots of people have been doing for a long time. I had my first "maker moment" at 4 years old. With a generous donation from the PTA, lots of hustle on DonorsChoose.org , and some dumpster diving, our Maker Lab was born!

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Graphite Blog

MAY 4, 2015

Indian Knoll Elementary School’s Jennifer Lewis struggles with the time factor; her students are mostly able to come to the "make room" during recess, so projects have to be organized and fast. At Ballground Elementary School , Anne Nechvatal uses making to connect to narrative nonfiction picture books. Advertise and train.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 5, 2018

Vicki: Give us some examples. 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. In 2006 I gave up my job as an elementary principal to care for my wife who had Lou Gehrig’s disease. Vicki: (agrees).

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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. Here is one student group’s example: I am sharing this lesson through my blog post as it reinforces how I approach lesson planning and teaching. Background Information.

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Edsurge

MAY 1, 2017

Hannah’s experience reflects the innovative ways educators across the country are drawing students into the Maker movement. Barrett Elementary School second graders —designed their own pyramids. Making can also help you understand a lot of things about the world around you. Alexis Lewis —inventor.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 24, 2018

Vicki: Give me an example. What would be an example of a video you’ve seen in math or in history? Give us an example of a video in an unlikely subject. Vicki: Joe, take us through an example of how you’ve coached a teacher recently through this process of making videos with their class, and the objectives that you covered.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

For example, the bombing of Pearl Harbor. And then also from an elementary standpoint, I had a teacher use it in lieu of … she used to have her students write personal narratives and then they would bind the book together as a classroom set and put it in the library. And, I have seen it used in some really awesome ways.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 2018

So what’s an example of something it might look like? They had to give some examples. Her roots are as an elementary classroom teacher where she utilized technology as an integrated part of the learning environment. Engaging Kindergarteners with Technology: Augmented Reality, iPads, QR Codes and More. Karen: It doesn’t.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 12, 2018

For example, if I took students on a field trip to the set of a Star Wars shoot, they would all be looking at different things. For example, as shown in the video below, I viewed a 360 video someone shot in China. For example, in the video below, you can see that I added a hologram app into the Mixed Reality “virtual home.”

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Wednesday, November 12th at 7pm ISTE Webinar: Maker Movement: Pathway to Innovation for STEM Learners , Give students the power to learn by making. The maker movement fosters a mindset and culture that can create a profound shift in K-12 STEM learning. Details to join at live.classroom20.com.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 30, 2017

Vicki: Can you think of an example that you’ve seen lately? Carol has been an elementary educator in the primary grades for 26 years. Not Just Visiting the Zoo – Collaborating with It. Carol: Yes! My class collaborated with our local zoo. So, get out there. Be a remarkable educator. We’ve had so many wonderful ideas today.

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Edsurge

APRIL 10, 2018

Parker Elementary School. Seeing him excited and happy like that made our day—and it was just one of many inspiring examples we witnessed. PD After Hours Earlier this year, Hackensack Public Schools hosted its first edcamp at Nellie K. One little boy even screamed out, “I did it!” Take Nicholas for instance.

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Educator Innovator

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

When Jopeck worked as an elementary school librarian in Annandale, Va., In other settings with more limited access to digital tools, like the Annandale elementary school where Jopeck used to work, educators must figure out how to help the students build these same skills with less high-tech equipment—but it’s entirely feasible, Jopeck said.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 15, 2017

Vicki: Now you’ve authored the Google Cardboard book, so I’m assuming this is one of many examples. And vice versa, too. Can you use Google Cardboard? Can kids create things, besides just viewing? Donnie: Yeah! So the book that I helped co-author – I wrote it with four or five other people – is called The Google Cardboard Book.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 30, 2018

For example, we start off planning to make apps, but I guide them through the process of creating ideas for their app first. I also see this sort of experience happen as students form teams to produce movies, solve problems, and even carry out community service projects that are meaningful to them. If You Do It For Them, They Develop Little.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 3, 2018

Santha is a great example of using drones in the English classroom. They will be up by the new year, so I will make sure that you get a copy of that on January 1st. Vicki: Awesome. OK, well, educators, just remember that you can use technology in any classroom. That’s amazing. You can use technology in any classroom. Thanks, Santha!

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 19, 2018

Example of Tip #1 Use Minecraft to Scaffold Story Writing. Jacqui: I do it even more than that. I focus on what I want them to get out of the writing — which is examining ideas or providing evidence — and then I might do it through Minecraft. Who are the characters in your made up world?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 13, 2018

For example, we use in my 8th-grade science class Book Creator for students to develop everything from science lab reports to personal studies that they do — like individual investigations — and even just topic research. Tools to build eBooks to demonstrate understanding.

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