Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Integrating with the Maker Movement. Districts are also finding a natural integration between computational thinking and maker learning. For instance, Indian Prairie School District held a four-hour Maker Day to garner community support for computational thinking and maker learning in elementary schools.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 11, 2019

Karen Lirenman and Kristen Wideen on episode 512 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Karen Lirenman ( @ KLirenman ) and Kristen Wideen ( @ mrswideen ) have written the definitive book on using iPads in the elementary classroom, Innovate with iPad: Lessons to Transform Learning in the Classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The “Mars Oxygen In-Situ Resource Utilization Experiment will work to take Carbon Dioxide (CO2) from the Martian atmosphere (which is very thin) and will work to split the molecules into pure oxygen. Resource: [link]. Resource: [link]. Resource: [link]. Resource: [link]. So much more! . Register and join in!

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Edsurge

AUGUST 10, 2018

Aligned with the maker movement—which focuses on using hands-on activities like building, sewing, assembling and computer programming for learning—the kits provide a foundation that teachers can use for guided projects both in and out of the classroom. Our teachers love them.”

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Former secretary of education, William Bennett, says, “An elementary school that treats the arts as the province of a few gifted children, or views them only as recreation and entertainment, is a school that needs an infusion of soul. For guests and hyperlinks to resources, scroll down. Stream by clicking here. Enhanced Transcript.

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User Generated Education

JUNE 8, 2017

Some makerspace activities may be focusing on how to use the resources available and may not be connecting the activities to the curriculum or around a real world problem. The UDL Guidelines provide a deep dive into each of the principles to checkpoints that provide resources, examples, and research.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 3, 2017

For guests and hyperlinks to resources, scroll down. They were given a basic structure of being able to live with some food and resources and stuff. Like I said, with the world they were given basic resources. It has resources. Stream by clicking here. Below is an enhanced transcript, modified for your reading pleasure.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 22, 2021

Related Resources – Augmented Reality. Listen to Mitch Weisberg Share Augmented Reality Lesson Plan Ideas. Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. Stream by clicking here. Subscribe to the Show. Statistics showing 61% of young adults are feeling serious loneliness (and more) – via NPR.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 29, 2015

Smay used her 3D printer to make gingerbread men to introduce the new Makerspace to her elementary school students. Look around at what you already have for resources and space.”. The panelists’ libraries are proof: if you build it, resources follow. Maker Movement maker movement makered'

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Fractus Learning

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

As a principal of an elementary school, it could be a lonely job. I would read books in isolation, peruse the resources available by myself, and have no one to push me professionally to become a better leader. We know that Google Classroom is a great instructional tool within the classroom for managing resources and assignments.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Here are a few… Teaching Python Resources Mentioned in this Show. Go to advancementcourses.com/coolcat and use the coupon code COOL20. Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. Stream by clicking here. Listen to the Show Everywhere Podcasts Are Found. teachingpython.fm – Kelly and Sean’s Show. kellypared.

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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 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. More Resources.

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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. Finally, they were given the task to create their own Rube Goldberg machines: For inspiration, they were shown the following web resources – [link]. There is a game-like atmosphere. balls, tape).

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 9, 2018

They’ve even admitted, “I’m not finding very much information” or “I need some more resources.” Currently, she teaches and learns in a first grade classroom at Evening Street Elementary in Worthington, Ohio. I’m like, “What?!”. Lindsey: (laughs). Vicki: There are some very strange people out there. Lindsey: Yes. Blog: [link].

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Her latest adventures include the launch of Global Maker Day and the #ARVRinEDU community. She works as an author and speaker to provide practical use of augmented and virtual reality with more resources at ARVRinEDU.com. Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “sponsored podcast episode.”

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iLearn Technology

APRIL 10, 2017

Tips: While I love the intent behind Get Qurious, a few cautions: 1) It is called the Get Qurious Maker Box. The name is a bit of a misnomer, it definitely isn’t what you think of when you think of the Maker Movement. While it does blend technology and play, I wouldn’t call it a Maker Box.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

For guests and hyperlinks to resources, scroll down. 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. Listen Now. Stream by clicking here.

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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. Fusion360 —a CAD tool, including resources to teach a product design course in Spanish, Polish, French or German.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 22, 2018

It’s not the resources that make the biggest difference, it’s the relationship. They’re going to be very much focused on social good, on collaboration, on understanding that experience is really, really important for them, and it’s important for kids. And I really love that. Contact us about the show: [link].

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 2018

Other Resources: Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality in the Classroom. Her roots are as an elementary classroom teacher where she utilized technology as an integrated part of the learning environment. You can locate her resources at [link]. You’re looking at this cube. And it probably doesn’t look like a cube. Blog: [link].

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 8, 2019

We did it and it has been a fantastic resource for creativity for our students and faculty. I post these as resources for students who need ideas for workflow and how things are used. Last year, we realized that Adobe had a pricing model that let us subscribe to the whole Creative Cloud Suite for all of our students and faculty.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 13, 2019

They are sponsoring this post, and since some of their most popular courses are on the topic of classroom management, they asked me to create a resource for helping teachers with classroom management. The Advancement Courses spring sale is happening now.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 19, 2018

She’s a fantastic resource. You can find her resources at Structured Learning ( [link] ). We have lots of links in the Shownotes to her curriculum, her K-8 Tech Curriculum, Keyboarding Curriculum… All kinds of material. Note from editor: Scroll down to Jacqui’s bio below.). Transcribed by Kymberli Mulford. kymberlimulford@gmail.com.

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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 Cornerstone for Teachers

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

So, I invited Cheryl Nelson and Wendy Goldfein of Get Caught Engineering to share how they’ve managed Makerspaces in their own classrooms and helped other elementary and middle school teachers get started, too. What exactly is a Maker and what happens in the “space”? What Makerspace resources do you recommend?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 13, 2018

See Epic Sketchnoting Resources. Grant writing and awards have brought many resources to her science classroom. I, of course, start off again by modeling — what does a SketchNote — or what could a SketchNote — look like? Currently, Leah works with 8th-grade scientists. Blog: leahlacrosse.blogspot.com.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 7, 2017

Though many schools and districts are catching on, the reality is that a great deal of our teaching resources go towards activities that drives standardized testing data. The incubator will be located in a historic Coca Cola bottling factory set in the center of our community within walking distance of elementary, middle and high schools.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Metaverse is a powerful augmented reality (AR) programming app for classrooms. I first wrote about this app in December 2017 shortly after launch.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

For guests and hyperlinks to resources, scroll down. You and I can make a mental shift, garner some resources, and go. Listen Now. Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher. Stream by clicking here. Below is an enhanced transcript, modified for your reading pleasure. Enhanced Transcript. Link to show: www.coolcatteacher.com/e189.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Help Your Students Enter the U.S. Toyota Dream Car Art Contest From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter STEM, STEAM, and design thinking are buzzwords in education today. In addition to true STEM projects, we also work to include the arts in all subjects.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 15, 2017

I do feel that if you can actually visit places — like you’ve got a great museum that’s in your town, or if your school district has the resources to take your students to Washington D.C.

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Reading By Example

NOVEMBER 26, 2016

Building poems, art, music, mathematical solutions and so on are all part of the ‘maker movement’ in my mind. Dr. Brad Gustafson, an elementary school principal, shares his debate on whether to host an all schol picture using a drone for his building’s 50th anniversary.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 5, 2017

For guests and hyperlinks to resources, scroll down. Hacking Project Based Learning Book Giveaway. Below is an enhanced transcript, modified for your reading pleasure. All comments in the shaded green box are my own. Enhanced Transcript. ­­­­Leading Project Based Learning. Shownotes: www.coolcatteacher.com/e164. Thursday, October 5, 2017.

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Educator Innovator

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

We started out with an introduction for each expert presenter (here is our slidedeck with presenter info and resources we referred to during the session.) Valerie Jopeck , Elementary Library Education Specialist, Fairfax County Public Schools, VA. Then the rest of the learning was hashed out through lively table discussions.

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User Generated Education

JULY 2, 2017

Makerspaces, Maker Education, STEM, and STEAM are gaining lots of traction in Kindergarten though college level education. Articles, resources on social media, and conference presentations on these topics are proliferating at a rate that most educators are now familiar with maker education. The spaces become agile and nimble.

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