Edsurge

AUGUST 23, 2019

Today, the robotic toymaker is following through by adding a big building block to its educational offerings. We are both pursuing the same goal,” says Sphero CEO Paul Berberian, which he describes as providing students with playful tools that nurture creativity as they learn to use and build with technology.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

So, what role(s) should technology play in education? Make it (inter)personal “Many educators associate personalized learning technology with a push to commercialize and dehumanize education—keeping students glued to screens with little human interaction.” How do you know if technology is the solution or the problem?

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JANUARY 15, 2019

I hope you enjoyed my thoughts of STEM being a Verb a few posts back, along with the 40 resources geared toward STEM Science and 35 resources geared toward STEM Technology. Are you looking for a practical and affordable professional development workshop for your school or conference? Check them out if you have not had a chance!

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Edsurge

JUNE 1, 2017

I’ve come along way since then, moving from traditional library programming into the 21st century, with coding and robotics to match. Robots in the library. Students creating robot art Along with my new online curriculum, I also wanted to give the students real world opportunities to use their coding skills.

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Marketplace K-12

AUGUST 2, 2016

In the latest dealmaking news, ed-tech company EverFi has raised $40 million from investors who include Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos and Google chairman Eric Schmidt, while children’s robot company Wonder Workshop raised $20 million. Also last month, EverFi acquired compliance education company LawRoom for an undisclosed sum.

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Edsurge

JULY 13, 2017

ISTE Standards for Students , released in 2016, were developed to empower student voice and ensure that learning is a student-driven process of exploration, creativity and discovery no matter where students or teachers are in the thoughtful integration of technology. conduct mini-workshops and are available for “office hour” consultation.

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The Shake Up Learning Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Think of ways this could be used in programs both in and outside of your own schools like the YMCA, tutoring programs, community sports, and libraries. Or one for the Robotics Club, National Honor Society, Made with Code, Girls/Boys Scouts, etc. Outside Conferences and Workshops. SAT/ACT Study Groups. New Teacher Training.

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techlearning

AUGUST 21, 2018

NEW YORK, NY – August 21, 2018 – School Library Journal(SLJ) has announced Ali Schilpp, a library media specialist from Northern Middle School in Accident, MD, as the 2018 School Librarian of the Year. Schu, the Ambassador of School Libraries for Scholastic Book Fairs; a “Mr.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

In a recent edWebinar, Michelle Luhtala, Library Department Chair, and Donna Burns, Technology Integrator, both from New Canaan High School in Connecticut, showcased the transformation of the NCHS library from a collection of used reference and biography books into a living, breathing makerspace. Redesigning the Space.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 20, 2017

Traci Chun, a teacher-librarian at Skyview High School in Vancouver, Washington, and junior Ulises Santillano Tlaseca troubleshoot a 3D printing job in the library’s maker space. When my library is quiet, that’s a red flag,” said Chun. Wayne Grimm, Library Instructional Technology Teacher at Westview High School, Beaverton, Oregon.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Can vacant parking lots be redeveloped into libraries for children in “reading deserts?” And how can an AI-enhanced robot help toddlers improve language skills? These were among the projects pitched at Early Futures, a conference hosted by the Omidyar Network, Promise Venture Studio, and Sesame Workshop in San Francisco on Nov.

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Learning With Lucie

JUNE 1, 2017

Add that to all who presented in regular workshop sessions and you will soon realize why the 2017 Dynamic Landscape conference was an amazing event focused on authentic student voice. We had over 100 teachers and students exhibiting innovative practices for teaching and learning over the two days in the Innovation Lounge alone.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

I’m very excited to see education technology playing a larger role in the tech community,” says Markosian, CEO of Epic! “As We have an ever-growing library of Spanish and Chinese books and will be adding more languages in the future. Where did you get your start in investing and technology? I founded five companies before Epic!

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Edsurge

APRIL 29, 2017

It wasn’t a few hundred strangers sitting through workshops and absentmindedly checking their email; it was some 200 peers challenging, inspiring and pushing one another to new heights. Perhaps it’s no surprise that the model has gained traction among educators in recent years. The list goes on and on.

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EdTechTeam

APRIL 21, 2017

Think about how you can convert an extra room in the school, libraries, unused breakout spaces in the corridor, courtyards or even a corner in your classroom into an exciting learning space. For more technology focused makerspace the following list of resources might be useful. Who are the users of maker space?

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Educator Innovator

JUNE 20, 2017

Kids tinkering with sewing machines or laser cutters, designing their own cookie cutters to “print” in a 3D-printer at libraries, museums, maker camps, or classrooms across the country. It’s a particularly good way to teach creative problem-solving in the STEM subjects—science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

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techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

In addition, ABC Mouse has shared releases and updates for ABCmouse Mastering Math, Digital Library Experience, Standards-Aligned Collections, A New Teacher Experience, and the ABCmouse Ambassador Program. The software takes advantage of Casio’s Natural Display technology for input and output of mathematical expressions.

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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. Are you looking for a practical and affordable professional development workshop for your school or conference? Take a look at the library and get set to Make!

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Educator Innovator

AUGUST 13, 2019

Most people wouldn’t think of science as quirky, but if they’d witnessed a posse of orange, papier-maché robotic pumpkins racing down the hall at the Science Museum of Virginia (SMV), in Richmond, Virginia, they might re-think that image. Research has found that access to technology isn’t equal across economic and racial lines.

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

In January, adults could attend two 30-minute workshops on everything from how to set limits to understanding trauma — topics the parents had suggested themselves. “I The six-week session, conducted in Spanish, her primary language, was held at the Loveland Public Library. Photo: Caralee Adams for The Hechinger Report.

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Educator Innovator

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Last year, 15 million students participated, and the campaign was supported by education and technology leaders, celebrities and even teachers in your hometown. Hive Pittsburgh: The Remake Learning Digital Corps will be running afterschool programs all week featuring MakeyMakey, Hummingbird Robotics, Scratch, App Inventor and Webmaker.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 10, 2013

As a pre-conference event for the Library 2.013 annual conference starting October 18th, we''re hosting a short series of free online sessions this coming Monday. If you need to see them in your own time zone, go to the schedule page at Library 2.013 and find your link by that time zone. The times show are US-Eastern Daylight Time.

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User Generated Education

JULY 2, 2017

They often contain the tools, machinery, and technologies associated with making – 3D printers, laser cutters, vinyl cutters, high tech robotics, vocational tech machinery. Second, the regular classroom teacher or librarian may be intimidated with these advanced tools and technologies.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 2, 2017

Think of ways this could be used in programs both in and outside of your own schools like the YMCA, tutoring programs, community sports, and libraries. Or one for the Robotics Club, National Honor Society, Made with Code, Girls/Boys Scouts, etc. Outside Conferences and Workshops. SAT/ACT Study Groups. New Teacher Training.

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ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 10, 2023

While technology has opened a world of learning opportunities for students beyond the classroom, many teachers lack access to these resources and the know-how to integrate them effectively. Or learn more about technology in classrooms here. Using block-based coding, students would guide the robot through the maze.

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EdTechTeacher

MAY 6, 2015

Our makerspace is a small room off of our library that was once an office and storage space. Staying focused on the idea that, while the 3D printer and coding programs are very cool, it’s truly not about the technology but about transforming teaching and learning experiences for our students. Technology in Elementary Classrooms.

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Educator Innovator

JANUARY 6, 2014

Libraries and museums across the United States are building youth maker spaces and programming in an effort to broaden free, community-embedded educational opportunities. However, the tech enthusiasts who are championing the programming comprise a small percentage of library or museum staff. By K-Fai Steele, first posted at MakerJawn.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 19, 2014

Eleanor Roosevelt The technologies of the Internet and the Web are reshaping where, when, and from whom we learn--and even how we think about learning. For 20 years, the NMC and its members have dedicated themselves to exploring and developing potential applications of emerging technologies for learning, research, and creative inquiry.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 13, 2015

For the 2015 NMC Summer Conference Preview of the NMC On the Horizon series on April 14th, we''re highlighting the 2015 NMC Summer Conference with a range of keynote, featured session, Idea Lab, and preconference workshop panelists. This one-hour session will be held in the Business Hangouts On Air platform and broadcasted live on YouTube.

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Bryan Alexander

JANUARY 24, 2016

I was there for a few reasons, starting with having the fine opportunity to lead a pre conference workshop, followed by presenting on two panels, helping out with a Twitter component, and reconnecting with dozens of friends and colleagues. Preconference workshop.

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Fractus Learning

APRIL 28, 2021

Reading and writing are essential even with modern technology. Write a story about spending a day with a robot, a dog, and a cow. Would you rather attend a writer’s conference or an engineering workshop? Someone is stealing the library books and leaves your name written in strange handwriting in its place.

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Edsurge

APRIL 16, 2020

Specifically, PD that leverages technology in a meaningful way, as one survey showed that less than half of teachers felt that the PD they received supported their use of edtech effectively. Instruction is modeled in PD sessions that are broadcast live, then archived into a library for future viewing.

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techlearning

JUNE 21, 2018

Bubble Bot walks students through creating a bubble-blowing robot and a Fan of Fortune. Compatibility: The pieces are perfectly sized for small vehicles, robots, figurines, or balls to navigate the maze. FABRICATION WITH TECHNOLOGY Name: mPie Made by: Microduino, Inc. Thirty maze challenge cards are also included.

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techlearning

JUNE 21, 2018

The software takes advantage of Casio’s Natural Display technology for input and output of mathematical expressions. launch of Be a Maker, an all-new mobile application that teaches children how to code by allowing them to program their Jibo robot. CASIO CLASSPAD.NET ( classpad.net ) Casio’s ClassPad. announced the U.S.

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techlearning

JULY 12, 2018

In August 2017, Workbench began its initial pilot phase with a multi-day Professional Development (PD) workshop for teachers from Wildwood Elementary/Middle School (formerly Lyndhurst Elementary/Middle School). Today’s students need high-quality experiences using various forms of technology.

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techlearning

MARCH 5, 2018

ALMA START ( www.getalma.com ) Alma Technologies launched an enrollment and admissions management tool called Alma Start. As part of this collaboration, ReadSpeaker’s text-to-speech technology will also be integrated within Blackboard Ally as an offline audio alternative for course content. KANO EDUCATION PACKAGES ( kano.me/educators/packages

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Alex Seage built a career leading technology and innovation in the cruise industry, which also provided him with a deep understanding of the technology needed to improve the experience for cruise guests. Nominee: Alex Seage, Christopher Columbus High School Nominated by: Samsung Electronics America.

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