The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Toyota Dream Car Art Contest From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter STEM, STEAM, and design thinking are buzzwords in education today. In addition to true STEM projects, we also work to include the arts in all subjects. Now, all information on this project is found on the contest website.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 19, 2018

Jacqui Murray shares how we can encourage an improvement in writing using technology. 5 Ideas for Writing with Technology. Vicki: Today we’re talking with Jacqui Murray @askatechteacher about writing with technology. But, Jacqui, how do we teach writing with technology? Mistakes Made in Teaching Writing with Technology.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JULY 18, 2016

Welcome to this fifth post in a series that brings STEM, STEAM, and Maker Space together with Project Based Learning and proper technology integration in the classroom. I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, and the 4 C’s.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

I promise you will find some wonderful information coming your way in the posts that follow…So sign up now and please pass this on with a retweet. Also, remember you can book me for a conference or your school district with workshops that are informative, engaging, and practical. I call it creating a Maker Culture.

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User Generated Education

OCTOBER 30, 2016

Background Information. To introduce and reinforce ideas, concepts, and skills associated with maker education, STEM, and STEM. For Halloween 2016, I did a version of Halloween Wars (a Food Network show) with my two classes of gifted elementary learners. Principles that drive my instructional approach.

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Digital Promise

JULY 27, 2018

They are learning to be thinkers, innovators and problem-solvers rather than mere consumers of information. They are most often associated with STEM education (science, technology, engineering and math). They arise from the wider maker movement and they are emerging now in formal education settings globally.

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Edsurge

JUNE 14, 2018

As a whole, STEM fields experience significant gender imbalances and makerspaces are no exception—despite being a relatively recent adoption for many schools. The culture of a given space was found to greatly impact student participation, the mindsets they develop and how they collaborate and share information with others.

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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. So, Leah, what’s your first idea for using technology to engage kids in science? Is technology a distraction? Can we have a fifth idea for technology and science? What’s another idea? So, you what?

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

In this post, I hope to share this information and encourage you and your kids to think not just outside the box but outside the galaxy. Read information about this landing and watch related videos: [link]. Share information about some of the leaders of this mission. Why is this mission important? Cameras and Microphones.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 12, 2018

But Pauline, today you have for us five ways to amp up STEM in middle school. At the middle school level, teachers tend to become more isolated as content experts, and in order to make your STEM activities more powerful and engaging, I would highly recommend that you connect in any way possible with those expert colleagues.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

With the CCC Maker Initiative’s focus on preparing students for science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM) careers through hands-on, content-rich design projects and relevant curriculum, the statewide network will be positioned as a strategic educational pipeline for high-value jobs. Maker Media.

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My Paperless Classroom

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

S cience T echnology E ngineering and M athematics illustration by Sam Patterson What I like most about the STEM education movement is the co-mingling of disciplines and the emphasis on real world project based learning. At its best STEM education engages students in a process of design, implementation and revision.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JUNE 29, 2016

In order to do so, I believe there are several ideas and concepts we must acknowledge in order to achieve the genuine education possibilities that the Maker’s culture can bring a classroom. I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, and the 4 C’s. Sign up soon.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Jeff: Ah, yeah… So I’m using Minecraft Education Edition in my technology classroom with my students. It’s all about technology. Jeff: So one of the things I did with science this year was I worked very closely with the other teachers and what they were doing in their normal classroom versus technology. We know kids these days.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Kelly has a Masters in Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology. She got started with integrating technology in the classroom in 2003 and dabbled with app design in File Maker and HTML. He has a bachelor’s and master’s degree in information systems from [Carnegie Mellon University]( [link] ) in Pittsburgh, PA.

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Hack Education

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

At the end of every year since I founded Hack Education in 2010, I’ve reviewed what I think are the most important and influential trends in education technology. This is about the stories we’re told about education, about technology, and about education technology. (No

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Announcing the 2015 Student Technology Conference. We are excited to announce the 2015 Student Technology Conference , a student-directed global conversation about technology in education. The Call for Proposals will open November 15th, and we will begin accepting presentations as early as December 1st. Learn more at [link].

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 27, 2018

STEM/STEAM Integration. For more information, visit stlinatl.com. THE STLinATL CONFERENCE WILL FOCUS ON THE FOLLOWING AREAS: Whole Child (e.g., mindfulness, brain-based learning, project-based learning, design thinking, social-emotional, equity and inclusion). Assessment for Learning. Contemporary Literacy.

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eSchool News

MAY 20, 2016

A new opportunity for the innovative, creative and curious maker to transform problems into technology solutions has opened. The IEEE Maker Project will be global, open and inclusive, welcoming those ready to showcase their technological prowess and gain wide recognition.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JUNE 23, 2016

I have often wondered what John Dewey would do in today’s educational setting with our vast amount of knowledge from research and our rapid growth of technology. I have some great posts coming your way involving PBL, STEM, tech integration, and a continuing series on Professional Learning Communities! Sign up soon.

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User Generated Education

OCTOBER 5, 2019

I am beyond elated – our PreK-6 elementary school received monies, through our district’s Computer Science Resolution 2025, to create a STEAM (science, technology, arts, math) makerspace. Maker education needs to be intentional. I never thought our Title 1 school would get the opportunity to create such a space.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JANUARY 8, 2017

I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, and the 4 C’s. Look for contact information at the Booking Site. W137: Beyond the Initial Technology Shine: Developing Lessons that Promote 21st Century Skills and Significant Content (1/2 day Workshop).

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

More information and signup at [link] Connected Librarian Day 2.014. Check out [link] for more information, and be sure to share with the librarians in your schools! More information at [link]. Then tomorrow, Thursday, is a great full day of more keynotes and sessions. Check our the full schedule in your own time zone here.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Big data, open spaces, employability, utilizing maker movements, balancing innovation and accountability, privacy, collaboration, closing the digital divide, personalized learning, and navigating the hostile political climate were just a few of the concerns the audience members brought up.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

Iris Lapinski - CEO, CDI Apps for Good - "Apps for Good - Growing a new generation of problem solvers and makers" Dale Dougherty - Founder, President, and CEO, Maker Media, Inc.; Lori Trent, STEM Coordinator - Innovator of Inspiration and Magic RADIO SOLIDARIA AMIGA, ONLINE, UNA HERRAMIENTA INNOVADORA - Mª Magdalena Galiana Lloret.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 9, 2018

She’s been in education or 33 years, but for 21 years she’s been helping so many of us with our professional development, keynoting our conferences, speaking, and encouraging us to really use technology in the classroom. The high school students walked down the street, and they did an afternoon STEM collaboration. Vicki: Oh, I love it!

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. While one project doesn’t have to be all five, this project is bridging the gap between technology and creativity! You could also win technology equipment for your school—and even win a class trip to compete at the national “Solve for Tomorrow” finals.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Participatory, hyperlinked library services; DIY and maker movements; emerging technology in academic and research libraries; Google Glass—our Library 2.014 conference covered a broad range of topics and these were among the most notable. For more information visit [link]. More information at [link].

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 3, 2018

The idea of this unit was, “It’s All About Communication” — how we communicate with each other as a team, how we communicate with them best to get the information that we need to, to them. Do they want the other team to have as much information as they might give a team member? You can use technology in any classroom.

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EdTechnocation.com

MAY 29, 2015

The survey, " Parent's Attitudes Towards Educational Technology " was conducted by Lieberman Research Worldwide on behalf of MarketPlace, which has been studying the impact of technology in education for the past year. 98% of parents say their students use technology for school work. Data privacy is still a major concern.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 30, 2017

For information on the guests and items mentioned in this show, scroll down to the bottom of this post. *. He is an expert in STEAM and STEM and science. Carol: I think sometimes second grade teachers are scared to let [go of] control of their classrooms, and also the technology, thinking that their [students] are too young to do it.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 9, 2018

Each nominee and nominator will be entered to win a classroom technology package. Lindsey: I would say one mistake is a couple of them have been curious about mythical things such as mermaids, and so they’ve really struggled with finding research and information about mermaids. I’m like, “What?!”. Lindsey: (laughs). Lindsey: Yes.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Until now, however, we haven’t really had apps to help us see the possibilities of this technology. To me, this technology leap is similar to when Marc Andreessen programmed Mosaic, the very first web browser, and showed us how we could “browse the web.” People launch them to get the clue or information.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 2018

Engaging Kindergarteners with Technology: Augmented Reality, iPads, QR Codes and More. They also have interactive — more learning type games — called Mr. Body, where you see a human body, and as you tap on different parts of the body, the organs will open up, and there will be some information about it. Karen: It doesn’t.

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Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

This talk was delivered at MIT for Justin Reich’s Comparative Media Studies class “Learning, Media, and Technology.” I recognize that this class is called “Learning, Media, and Technology.” ” The full slide deck is available here. Thank you for inviting me to speak to your class today.

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EdTechTeacher

APRIL 11, 2016

Makers build, fix, and create. They are students, teachers, tinkerers, cooks, technology buffs, architects, crafters, performers, hobbyists, builders, artists, engineers, scientists, and writers. Big Idea #2 – Keep Many Hands Busy With Maker/Building Challenges. What is a MakerSpace? At my own school, the A.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Researchers also asked respondents to share how many students in their maker clubs or classes hail from underrepresented groups in STEM fields. Maker activities may seem like fun and games, but they require ample support and preparation.

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