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Why Making and the Arts Need Each Other to Survive and Thrive in Schools

Edsurge

My answer to you is this: We must bring more arts programming—and blend it with the maker movement—into our schools. So then… how are “making” and the maker movement uniquely powerful as avenues of learning—and where might it come up against resistance? What about the visual arts like photography and graphic design ?

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Learning Revolution Free PD - It's All About the GEC (GlobalEdCon) - Amazing Keynotes - Announcing the Student Technology Conference

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

This year''s strands include Making, Design and Innovation , Student Technology Clubs , Technology in Schools – Projects and Collaborations , Educational Technology Tools , Students and Social Media , and Entrepreneurship. The maker movement fosters a mindset and culture that can create a profound shift in K-12 STEM learning.

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7 Strategies I Use When Students Make Apps (or Do Any Genius Projects)

The CoolCatTeacher

Now, this was the perfect outcome, but it was a perfect outcome because THEY decided it. Sometimes we’ll have Marketers doing something with social media. They’ll typically create a Twitter, Instagram, social media type platforms to go with it. They made the decision, and it was what they wanted to do.

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Its 2019. So Why Do 21st-Century Skills Still Matter?

Edsurge

In some communities, global citizenship rises to the top of the wish list of desired outcomes. She leverages social media and blogging to reflect on what works and shares her insights with colleagues. Others emphasize entrepreneurship, civic engagement, or traits like persistence or self-management.

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A Strong Case for Uncommon Learning

Fractus Learning

Technology is a tool to enhance learning outcomes, and when used appropriately, it is not the tool that matters, but the learning and experiences we can provide for our students that matter most. Here, he shares the many social media outlets that can be used to build your own PLN, and become a part of your daily life.

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A Strong Case for Uncommon Learning

Fractus Learning

Technology is a tool to enhance learning outcomes, and when used appropriately, it is not the tool that matters, but the learning and experiences we can provide for our students that matter most. Here, he shares the many social media outlets that can be used to build your own PLN, and become a part of your daily life.