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Searching for the Ability to Think: Training our Kids to Go Past Google

The CoolCatTeacher

But what I haven’t seen is kids Googling anything to help them with this project. Cathy Rubin in her Global Search for Education has posed these questions in my inbox for this month’s global search for education column: “ What should we teach young people in an age where Dr. Google has an answer for everything?”

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4 exciting trends that will define the 2018 education industry

eSchool News

On top of that, there is promise for continued education outside of the classroom; just look at Google’s recent $1B pledge over the next five years to help train Americans for jobs in technology. schools will give way to an increased focus on STEM and coding in schools, reinvigorating the “maker movement.”

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3D Printing in a STEM Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

Instructables On Shape Solid Works Tilt Brush by Google Blocks Gravity Sketch Tinkercad. David also loves to train Jiu Jitsu, Rock Climb, and hike/backpack all over the place! Listen to the Show. Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher. Stream by clicking here. Apps and Tools Mentioned in the Show. David Ternent.

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Top 4 microtrends in e-learning

Neo LMS

Try some of these resources to boost your entrepreneurial education modules, try also exploring the Maker Movement. Enterprise education is changing, and could be a real force for enabling better development (both individual and global) in future. Microlearning. To follow or not to follow?

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#FETC 2015 Recap

The Electric Educator

The maker movement is growing I can''t tell you how many sessions there were on 3D Printing, makerspaces, tinkering, hacking, etc. The vendor hall was filled with products and companies supporting and connected with the maker movement. Google Glass, smart watches, etc aren''t being touted as the next educational frontier.

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Passion Projects in Kindergarten and First Grade

The CoolCatTeacher

The winning nominator and his or her nominee each win a $20,000 package including one 7000 series SMART Board and SMART Document Camera, 30 Chromebooks, and SMART training and implementation. They have been using the ChromeBooks in our classroom to do Google searches. You could make a Google slide. Enter a great teacher today.

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Part 2: Over 150 STEM Resources for PBL and Authentic Learning… Technology

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

Center for Game Science – Discover this unique site that has created games focused on the importance of scientific discovery, discovering optimal learning pathways for STEM education, cognitive skill training , and unique games that explore collective over individual intelligence. Check out the site for awesome resources and lessons.

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