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Is the maker movement putting librarians at risk?

eSchool News

Librarians in the Shawnee Mission School District are making way for “ the maker movement ,” and some worry where that story is going. That’s the language of the maker movement, which seeks to convert once-quiet school spaces — usually in the libraries — into hands-on laboratories of creation and computer-assisted innovation.

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How to Interest the Next Generation of Great Minds to Work in STEM Fields

Ask a Tech Teacher

Science is behind the development of many of their traditional electronics, such as their cell phones, tablets, and gaming interests. . The Maker Movement In Education. Providing effective, hands-on demonstrations of the importance of science and technology in a student’s life goes a long way. 5 lesson plans on science.

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3DBear Review: The Augmented Reality Classroom Pro

The CoolCatTeacher

First, 3D bear is a free download for smartphones and tablets. Got a smartphone or tablet? Recently, I hosted a webinar (embedded above) with some Augmented Reality Teaching enthusiasts who had a lot to say about AR, how to teach with it, and where they think it’s going in the future. How does AR work in 3D Bear?

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No Begging Required: Teachers Share 5 Creative Ways to Fund Classroom Technology

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Pearsall notes that this school year teachers are expanding their definitions of technology projects to include more maker centers and coding curriculum. Computers, tablets, and listening centers/headphones continue to be our most popular and common technology projects,” says Pearsall. “As

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Raspberry Pi + iPad = countless maker possibilities

eSchool News

Part of the magic of the magic of the iPad are all the great apps that can turn them into so much more than a tablet. With the maker movement in schools in full force across the country, it seems like students everywhere are excited and interested in learning about programming, electronics, robotics, and more.

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How to Use Metaverse: Awesome Augmented Reality and New Features

The CoolCatTeacher

They’ll see that first screen Immediately on their phone or tablet. A student can go into Metaverse and make an experience in just a few minutes. Then, in the top right-hand corner, they can click to “share” their experience.

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Tips for Implementing Design Challenges in Your Makerspace

edWeb.net

She is an international speaker on the Maker Movement and learning space design. Teachers often don’t have extra time for projects outside of the school curriculum, so Diana worked with teachers to connect design challenges in the makerspace to the curriculum.