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The ‘Maker’ Movement: Understanding What the Research Says

Marketplace K-12

Few trends in K-12 ed tech are as hot–or as under-researched–as “Maker” education. The Maker Movement has its roots outside of school, in institutions such as science museums and in the informal activities that everyday people have taken part in for generations. The Maker Movement in Education (Erica R.

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Futurizing the Stacks: How Makerspaces Can Modernize College Libraries

Edsurge

The answer, in part, lies in the so-called maker movement, a trend studded by hobbyists, inventors, students and even entrepreneurs who creates products or gadgets for educational or industrial purposes. In a report that analyzed the state of the maker movement in 40 U.S. Look off-campus for recommendations.

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Augmented Reality Lessons You Can Use Now

The CoolCatTeacher

Edchat Interactive shares best practices among educators through live online interactive events. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. In 2014, Mitch co-founded Edchat Interactive with Tom Whitby and Steve Anderson.

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7 Hot Edtech Topics #iste19 #notatiste19

The CoolCatTeacher

Because ISTE begins over the weekend, I am airing this episode early to gear up for the event which starts on Sunday. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. See Stacey’s presentation at ISTE19.

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The Samsung “Solve for Tomorrow” STEAM Program Wants You! Take Just 5 Minutes to Apply!

The CoolCatTeacher

Refer Your Friends to Enter. For referring a public school teacher, you will be entered for a chance to win. The 2017 Samsung Solve for Tomorrow event was celebrated in Washington DC in April. Be sure the person you refer enters your full name and school when they register. Or refer a friend through the referral program.

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The Free, Amazing, Library 2.015 Online Events Start Today

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Today , October 19th, is our third annual teacher-librarian pre-conference event, “ Teacher Librarian Day ,” which kicks off at 4:00pm US-Eastern Daylight Time. Sampling of Comments from Last Year’s Events: “Great conference!” I think it's great that an event like this is being offered for free for librarians. See you online!

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Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Applications Open Now #steam

The CoolCatTeacher

1 – 25): Samsung announces 10 national finalists to receive $50K in school technology and a trip to the Pitch Event. Refer People and Enter to Win. public schools can refer their educator colleagues to complete a contest submission and they will be entered for a chance to win a Samsung Galaxy Note8 or Samsung 65” TV.