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Drones in the Classroom: Teaching Writing and Collaboration with Drones

The CoolCatTeacher

After graduation, I pursued and obtained my Masters in Secondary English Education. From there, I moved to the secondary world and bounced from Alabama, to Tennessee, to Virginia and finally settled in Bellevue, Nebraska, where I teach 8th grade English. Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “sponsored podcast episode.”

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Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Applications Open Now #steam

The CoolCatTeacher

Refer People and Enter to Win. public schools can refer their educator colleagues to complete a contest submission and they will be entered for a chance to win a Samsung Galaxy Note8 or Samsung 65” TV. Secondary School for Journalism *. While only teachers of 6th-12th grade may enter the contest, employees at U.S. Paterson, N.J.

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Literature Performance Odyssey with Drama and Student Leadership

The CoolCatTeacher

My secondary ELA classroom in King George, Virginia is more laboratory than lecture hall, and my passion is helping teachers and students progress with excellence and purpose. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Bio as submitted.

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Teaching isn’t Rocket Science – It’s Way More Complex

The CoolCatTeacher

After teaching chemistry, physics, and computer science, I became an administrator for the next 30 years with experience at the secondary, central office, and elementary levels. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Bio as submitted.

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Curious about classroom Makerspaces? Here’s how to get started.

The Cornerstone for Teachers

I wanted to get answers to these questions from teachers who have extensive Makerspace experience, and not just at the secondary level. The Maker Movement has inspired lots of reference books to help justify the concept, design a space, and plan activities. What materials do you use in a classroom Makerspace?