The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2018

There’s video, there is an absolutely gorgeous book and gallery of artwork for this Lexicon of Sustainability. So, for example, here in Maine, we have one that provides free summer training to teachers about how to better integrate food production into their classroom. The Lexicon of Sustainability. Blog: Julie Willcott.

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User Generated Education

SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

I have been working with ASCD for the past few years to publish my book, Learning in the Making: How to Plan, Execute, and Assess Powerful Makerspace Lessons. Below is an except – Chapter 5: The Role of the Educator as a Maker Educator. It has finally been released for sale!

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 26, 2014

Recent projects include games and animations – several of which are focused on science and math education – a number of food safety initiatives, an interactive virtual laboratory for remote schools, mobile apps, research activities with youth, interactive websites and creative video productions. More information at [link].

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TeachThought - Learn better.

JUNE 7, 2015

Lightbot – Lightbot is an educational video game for learning software programming concepts. Learn how different activities affect your heart rate with this fun activity from Rachel Allard, PLTW’s director of curriculum and instruction for PLTW Biomedical Science. Use a PC and an Android phone, tablet, or Smart Watch. Feel the beat!

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 7, 2014

Instructional methods like Genius Hour , the Maker Movement, and STEAM allow teachers to meet high learning standards while supporting innovation. Find an example of students transforming the world in this post, Kids Transforming the World Through Social Media. It’s learning that shows results in a meaningful way.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 7, 2014

Instructional methods like Genius Hour , the Maker Movement, and STEAM allow teachers to meet high learning standards while supporting innovation. Find an example of students transforming the world in this post, Kids Transforming the World Through Social Media. It’s learning that shows results in a meaningful way.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2019

To create compelling video arguments, student teams interviewed experts in economic development, researched state history and geography, and even wrote poems to sing the praises of their region. In the classroom, she teaches collaboration skills by challenging students to solve mysteries, and then debrief how well they worked together.

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 29, 2017

The post How to Push the Boundaries of School with Dynamic Learning appeared first on Shake Up Learning. How to Push the Boundaries of School with Dynamic Learning #SUL #edchat #edtech #gttribe Click To Tweet. Also, check out this great article by Vicki Davis: How the Maker Movement is Moving into Classrooms.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 11, 2014

Updates Partner Spotlight Partner Announcements Calendar of Events Deadlines Highlighted Recordings NMC Navigator Top Ten Conversations Submit a Video or Quote Updates Next week: CoSN Conference in Washington DC. The call for volunteers will go out this week, so be on the lookout for how to get involved! Learn more here.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

JULY 8, 2015

Netflix took a more radical move, switching away from its old business model (sending out rental DVDs by post) to a new one (streaming on-demand video to its customers). Increasingly formal use of social media by education institutions. Maker Movement. Rapid change in the demands for media forms (e.g.,

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TeachThought - Learn better.

OCTOBER 18, 2015

For example “Design” can merge math, science, and sociology to provide both a playground for arithmetic and an authentic need to know and create for authentic purposes in a true “Maker Movement Culture.”. The Maker Movement could spawn a design and/or entrepreneurial “culture” in education . Which is bad.

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