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Making MAKEing More Inclusive

User Generated Education

The maker movement and maker education, in my perspective, are such great initiatives – really in line with what student-centric education should be in this era of formal and informal learning. 9 Maker Projects for Beginner Maker Ed Teachers ). Making for All: How to Build an Inclusive Makerspace ).

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Imagining the Awesome Future of Automobiles

The CoolCatTeacher

Now, all information on this project is found on the contest website. Post on Social Media to enter to win some art supplies! Show us the cool cars that your students are drawing in your classroom on social media! In order to do this, use our unique hashtags of #DreamCarCoolCat and #ToyotaDreamCarUSA.

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Minecraft in the Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

A part of the Minecraft Education Edition and the entire Minecraft world, there are several Minecraft mentors – global mentors, which I am one of – and there’s just a huge plethora of resources out there that are available for other people who want to share their information or their worlds. Teacher as the Game Master. Jeff: She loved it.

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A Fuller Framework for Making in Maker Education

User Generated Education

Background Information. Reflection requires metacognition (thinking about your thinking), articulation of that thinking and the ability to make connections (past, present, future, outliers, relevant information, etc.)” ” ( Amplifying Reflection ). By doing so, others can benefit from one’s make.

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Striving to be a Strong Digital Leader

Fractus Learning

This is a social media world, one of continual connectedness. I rely heavily on social media to propel me forward as a digital leader. All school leaders should be active in social media. Maker Movement. So today, the maker movement is my additional part of being a digital leader.

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Design Thinking Process and UDL Planning Tool for STEM, STEAM, Maker Education

User Generated Education

This is typically done by sharing documentation of learning and final reflections through social media. Multiple Means of Representation ( What ) is the recognition network how content is represented and how learners process information. Universal Design for Learning® (UDL).

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A Key to Education Reform.

My Island View

The flipped classroom, maker movement, project-based learning, blended learning, student centered learning, hour of code, collaboration, direct instruction, and lecture, there are passionate teacher advocates supporting each of these methods as the best way for kids to learn. Many are aware through their social media connections.