User Generated Education

JUNE 8, 2017

If there is a makerspace in your school, it may be down the hall, in the library, or in another building. If there is someone other than the teacher managing the makerspace or there is a schedule for the school, your kids may only be able to use it once a week or month. What Does ‘Design Thinking’ Look Like in School? ).

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

In a recent edWebinar , hosted by edWeb.net, Michelle Luhtala, library department chair, and Donna Burns, technology integrator, both from New Canaan High School (NCHS) in Connecticut, showcased the transformation of the NCHS library from a collection of used reference and biography books into a living, breathing makerspace.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2023

4, 2023 – Twelve schools and one district-wide project are a few of the most recent educational institutions to make MiEN Company their furnishing and design partner in creating or upgrading spaces within their school campuses. The categories of projects and the participating schools are listed below: Café Space Projects.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

One of the most difficult skills to teach in school is problem solving. I don’t think schools can manage without coding and STEM. Ward’s Science is known to its customers and the industry as the complete solution for materials supporting classroom science subjects. What I really like about Ward’s Science.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 26, 2015

Rigorous and Relevant Adult Learning Fuels Rigorous and Relevant Schools Solving ill-structured problems. wikispaces.com/ Most teachers and education leaders today agree that our schools need a nudge in the direction of rigor and relevance. Collaborating with peers. Integrating concepts across disciplines.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 2, 2018

When Neosho Junior High School teachers and students moved into a sleek, new campus last August, they said goodbye to traditional classrooms and hello to modern learning spaces that encourage mobility, collaboration and new ways of learning. The new school in Neosho, Mo., How Modern Learning Environments Support Numerous Pedagogies.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 10, 2018

But moving to the next level on the makerspace ladder—often more open and exploratory—is also important. “A A lot of teachers will then graduate after doing, say, 10 different kit-based projects,” says Martinez, “and realize that they probably don’t need hundreds of the same kits for the next school year.” Some of the Alexandria, La.,

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Waterford

APRIL 23, 2021

But how does play lead to growth, and what is the best way to nurture play in school? It can be tempting for schools to shorten recess in favor of more academic time. Whether you’re a preschool or elementary school teacher, you’re sure to find the ideas you need to help your students learn through play. Sources : Gray, P.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 4, 2017

Elementary and primary students can learn to code. How to Teach Coding in the Elementary Grades with Sam Patterson. Why code in the elementary grades? So, Sam, why do we even want to code in the elementary grades? When I first heard about coding in the elementary grades, I was really put off by it.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 14, 2019

The end of the school year is approaching fast! End of the School Year Activities from Shelly Sanchez Terrell. Buncee , Elementari , My Story Book , Make Beliefs Comix , Storybird , and Book Creator are free digital storytelling web tools that students of all ages enjoy! End of the Year Activities.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

The arts and materials he also has on hand. How a maker space changes learning in the school library. DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT #22 Chad Lehman What to Put In Your Makerspace. I am happy to be a middle school library media specialist. The technologies Chad has in his maker space. How Chad introduces students to the space.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 10, 2018

In Havre Public Schools in northern Montana, it’s not uncommon for middle schoolers to arrive early. Parents need to get to work and the school building is a safe place to drop them off, even before classes start. Now the middle school, along with two of the district’s other elementary schools and its high school, have makerspaces.

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User Generated Education

MAY 20, 2015

Maker education (often referred to as “Maker Ed”) is a new school of educational thought [at least in terms of having an “official” educational label – JG] that focuses on delivering constructivist, project-based learning curriculum and instructional units to students. Making for All: How to Build an Inclusive Makerspace ).

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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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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JANUARY 15, 2019

Booking Info – It is time to think about your school or conference needs. Are you looking for a practical and affordable professional development workshop for your school or conference? EIE – Engineering is Elementary supports educators and children with curricula and professional development that develop engineering literacy.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 6, 2016

One of my fondest memories of school was my science teacher, Mr. South. Having attended a K-8 consolidated school in rural NJ, we knew who all the teachers were. I remember an elementary student seeing paper flyers with a caricature of Mr. South wearing one of his famous flannel shirts. However, Mr. South stood out.

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MindShift

JULY 31, 2016

Excitement about school makerspaces has been in the air, but many educators eager to create hands-on learning spaces in their schools still aren’t sure how to get started or why it’s worth the effort. Luhtala also didn’t want to over-plan what would happen in the makerspace. GETTING RID OF BOOKS.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

I promise you will find some great information coming your way this school year…So Sign Up Now and please pass this on with a retweet! – Mike Gorman ( [link] ). Booking Info – It is time to think about your school or conference needs. Kids and high school students can choose from games, lessons, experiments and projects.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 13, 2019

Creating makerspaces and incorporating them into schools involves more than coming up with project ideas. Typically, when schools add makerspaces, they’re also looking to shift their education goals and focus on skills beyond traditional curriculum. The grant, called MakerSpace 2.0:

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EdTechTeacher

MAY 6, 2015

This a guest post from Christine Boyer ( @5Boyer ), a 5th grade teacher at Heathcote School in Scarsdale, NY, first appeared on Daily Genius. The saying, “If you build it, they will come” may have been referring to baseball stadiums, but it may also be the favorite mantra of makerspaces across the country. Getting Started.

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Fractus Learning

MAY 9, 2016

We built a Makerspace in our elementary school! Most days, the Makerspace is open in the morning as students arrive to school, and I simply monitor the making, creating, tinkering with the many materials and technology available during the time we have together. And it has been transformative!

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Fractus Learning

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

The journey of building and maintaining a makerspace in our school is never-ending. Less than one year ago, we opened the doors of our Learning Lab Makerspace to our students, who have since experienced creating, tinkering and play. Even though our makerspace has seen its changes, there are materials that have become staples.

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Educator Innovator

MAY 27, 2015

In the media centers of the Cherokee County, Georgia schools, where I train as an instructional technology specialist, quiet is no longer the chief value. Instead, makerspaces are bringing books to life, and the new mantra is, “Innovate, create, collaborate.” The public school is all too aware of these inadequacies.

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Once students have completed their notes, the platform creates a quiz to help them study the material. Elementary teachers looking for spelling and sight word practice ideas should definitely take a look. . #4 This tech does come with a cost ($20) so it would make a great addition for any Makerspace or even a gift for your own child.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

They build confidence, encourage risk taking, and ultimately shape the soft skills young people need to negotiate school and careers. Makerspace, play-oriented environments, which invite learners to interact physically with materials, are the solution. But, as children get older, their playfulness and creative spirit wane.

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Educator Innovator

AUGUST 1, 2017

Since we last checked in with Liberty Elementary, a 2014 LRNG Innovator Challenge grant recipient , the garden project has grown, now reaching all the way to the 6th grade. Building on this atmosphere of creativity and inventiveness, the school has embraced a new forum to showcase student learning: the Liberty Elementary Shark Tank.

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Graphite Blog

MAY 4, 2015

In the media centers of the Cherokee County, Georgia schools, where I train as an instructional technology specialist, quiet is no longer the chief value. Instead, makerspaces are bringing books to life, and the new mantra is, "Innovate, create, collaborate." The public school is all-too aware of these inadequacies.

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Fractus Learning

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Makerspaces are taking shape around the country in many schools. Anyone can start a Makerspace with minimal or low-tech materials. It truly is about the mindset of the Makerspace that matters most. However, when a school has an opportunity to add some high tech features and tools, it is very exciting as well.

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techlearning

AUGUST 28, 2018

For teachers implementing an activity centers-based classroom, library, or makerspace, this new guide provides 10 lessons that embed the KIBO philosophy of “Build – Art – Code – Play” in student-directed, discovery-based learning experiences. KIBO is a great fit for an activity centers-based classroom or makerspace.

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Learning With Lucie

AUGUST 31, 2017

EMMA - Lucie's mobile studio for Creating and Making Last week EMMA (my mobile studio for creating and making) and I had the pleasure leading a two day workshops for Champlain Valley Educator Development Center (CVEDC) for educators who might want to create a makerspace in their school.

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Graphite Blog

MAY 16, 2016

It was with that memory in mind that I created an after-school makerspace for grades 3-6. A year and a half later, I've been inspired, encountered struggles, and collected some tips and suggestions to help you develop a makerspace at your elementary school. " -- and then let them make. How We Make.

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Graphite Blog

MAY 16, 2016

It was with that memory in mind that I created an after-school makerspace for grades 3-6. A year and a half later, I've been inspired, encountered struggles, and collected some tips and suggestions to help you develop a makerspace at your elementary school. " -- and then let them make. How We Make.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Strategic planning for your school or district can take a variety of forms. Creating a Vision for Your School and Getting Buy In from Stakeholders. TL 2020 is our teaching and learning initiative in Salisbury Township School District. We actually talked to all of our staff, parents, school leaders, students, community members.

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Educator Innovator

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Library makerspaces, including members of the YOUmedia Learning Labs Network, offer students a chance to design, tinker, and build critical thinking skills. Libraries are all about inquiry,” says Valerie Jopeck, a former librarian and current education specialist for a large public school district in Virginia.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

Makerspace is a rapidly growing trend in schools across the country, but to be honest, I’ve never implemented one myself, and I can’t quite picture the logistics of orchestrating a Makerspace. How do you make time for that with all the other tasks crammed into the school day? How do kids know what to do?

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JULY 15, 2018

Also, remember that I can come to your conference or school district and provide engaging authentic, practical, and purposeful professional development. Elementary may be different from high school. You might be in a middle school that teams. In fact, in elementary almost any subject can connect to ELA.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 30, 2017

TeacherVision gives you professionally curated teaching materials that align with their FutureFit Curriculum enhancement framework. 2nd Grade Trend #3: STEAM and MakerSpaces. So a lot of the time, I feel like we’re “lone wolves” in our schools. Carol has been an elementary educator in the primary grades for 26 years.

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