TeacherCast

DECEMBER 29, 2015

Lightning Lab will make it even easier to use the SPRK robot in the classroom because students can access te instructions and starter code inside of the app. Creating this new platform required a new partnership, keep reading to learn about how CWIST helped make Lightning Lab a success. Sphero makes app-enabled, teachable robots.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 13, 2018

Leah, today, we’re going to talk about how to use technology to make science more exciting and more effective. Leah: Well, I think that both of them — and really any technology that I would use — there is that beginning time period where it’s like sandbox time where they’re just learning how to use it. Leah: We do.

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eSchool News

JUNE 7, 2015

With the maker movement in schools in full force across the country, it seems like students everywhere are excited and interested in learning about programming, electronics, robotics, and more. How can these two ideas be melded together to create a stellar learning experience?

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EdTechTeacher

MAY 6, 2015

Parents were emailing me stating how proud they were of their child’s efforts and creativity. Ethan taught himself how to use Sketch Up to make a 3D rendering of a fort he wants to build in his backyard. Many parents even took an active role in this month-long homework assignment that came to be known as The Passion Project.

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Edsurge

MAY 22, 2017

Raneri said his modern tank, which sits on top of a mobility scooter, took about three months to complete, including welding the aluminum exterior and configuring the vehicle’s electric battery power. The team of engineers made a compelling case for their futuristic sport at Maker Faire, where they debuted the 12-ton, 430-horsepower Mk.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

As Points of Light’s youth service enterprise, generationOn inspires, equips and mobilizes youth to take action through generationOn service clubs, schools, youth organizations, campaigns and youth leadership initiatives. How does your library manage digital collections? Is your library mobile friendly? Learn more here.

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NeverEndingSearch

OCTOBER 3, 2017

From desktops to mobile : Our clunky desktops and computer labs have made way for laptops and mobile devices and 1:1 rollouts that may be used more flexibly wherever kiddos choose to plop to learn, explore and create. The action in our huge open technology wing engaged kids in robotics and coding and CAD and now, 3D printing.

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