User Generated Education

OCTOBER 16, 2015

Maker Movement: The maker movement, as we know, is the umbrella term for independent inventors, designers and tinkerers, a convergence of computer hackers and traditional artisans. Why the Maker Movement Is Important to America’s Future ). The Maker Movement Is About the Economy, Stupid ).

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Digital Promise

MARCH 5, 2020

embracing the maker movement as part of the Future Ready Librarians initiative, it was only natural to work with Digital Promise, a leader in national conversations about maker education and micro-credentials , to create an innovative professional learning tool for librarians. With teacher librarians across the U.S.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 4, 2016

They’re part of the Maker Movement, a revolution that’s unleashing digital design tools (like 3D modeling software) and production devices (like 3D printers), and letting citizens design and make almost anything they can dream. Right now, in your city or town — in your state and region — people are making things.

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Edsurge

JUNE 14, 2018

I don’t want to structure things in a way that precludes boys from being comfortable and accessing an activity any more than I want to structure an activity that excludes girls or makes other kids uncomfortable about participating. So thinking about access and equity is a responsibility.”

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

You can access and use the resources and create your own landing vehicles for experiments in your classroom. How can classrooms participate? Register for the MARS Student Challenge. Resource: [link]. You can register for the MARS student challenge before the Perseverance lands on February 18th. Register and join in!

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Digital Promise

JUNE 15, 2017

This course, launching in August on Edmodo’s Spotlight platform , will use the Challenge Based Learning framework to connect core principles and practices associated with both maker learning and deeper learning, and guide educators towards earning micro-credentials in both areas.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 4, 2016

They’re part of the Maker Movement, a revolution that’s unleashing digital design tools (like 3D modeling software) and production devices (like 3D printers), and letting citizens design and make almost anything they can dream. Karen Cator is President & CEO of Digital Promise. You can follow her on Twitter at @kcator.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

With the CCC Maker Initiative’s focus on preparing students for science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM) careers through hands-on, content-rich design projects and relevant curriculum, the statewide network will be positioned as a strategic educational pipeline for high-value jobs. Maker Media. Makerspace: FabLab.

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Marketplace K-12

APRIL 27, 2016

The Maker Movement has its roots outside of school, in institutions such as science museums and in the informal activities that everyday people have taken part in for generations. The Maker Movement in Education (Erica R. Access to power tools, laptops, computing devices, and digital hardware.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 2, 2017

Many people associate the Maker Movement with ‘stuff’ like 3D printers, but in my opinion, this isn’t what pushes children outside of their comfort zone, it is that opportunity for open-ended exploration that is key.

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Educator Innovator

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

In some cases, makerspaces introduce digital technology into libraries, giving young patrons access to new tools for expression and communication. “Our primary interest is equitability and access,” said Steve Davee, director of education at Maker Ed. For many, the library sites have become refuges.

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EdNews Daily

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

New non-profit organization will ensure that more Americans have access to the spaces, communities, and tools that enable them to make things, not just consume things. who have already experienced the positive impact of the Maker Movement locally, and are committed to continuing to foster the growth and inclusivity of the maker community.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 5, 2019

I’ve given you ideas in a blog post I’ve written called 7 Ideas for Student Genius Hour and Passion Projects – go to coolcatteacher.com/genius to access this post. Put it on your calendar today. Get Credit! Some schools, districts, and organizations allow credit for listening to podcasts.

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User Generated Education

SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

Technology can dramatically enhance maker experiences since it provides access to resources and tutorials. Another important hallmark of the maker movement is its strong focus on community. It also provides a means for learners to share their processes and products. Relationship Enabler and Builder.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 10, 2018

Aligned with the maker movement—which focuses on using hands-on activities like building, sewing, assembling and computer programming for learning—the kits provide a foundation that teachers can use for guided projects both in and out of the classroom.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 23, 2016

To move the field forward, interested stakeholders should work to: support efforts to document and assess maker-centered learning and teaching, through the development of frameworks and assessment practices that capture the most compelling benefits. offer more maker-related professional development experiences for educators.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 8, 2019

To access these features, just toggle from Auto to Pro. After students shoot content and upload it to Dropbox, a team of students can access and preview the clips on any device using Dropbox and pull them into Premiere Rush. If a school has access to Adobe Stock, students can even use professional transitions from that service. (If

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

And if you click www.coolcatteacher.com/edpuzzle , Edpuzzle will give your school access to the 50,000 best lessons from Edpuzzle, organized in folders and ready to be used by teachers. So even though I just talked about doing little projects that are accessible, we’ve also done some pretty crazy big things, too. Catherine: (laughs).

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 21, 2017

So it’s not only teaching kids to HAVE food, it’s teaching them what to do with it, giving parents access to it, giving grandparents access to it, and flooding our community with a whole new set of options aligned to help, wellness, and 21 st Century college and career readiness. Stephen’s 30-second Pep Talk for Every Teacher.

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Educator Innovator

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

In some cases, makerspaces introduce digital technology into libraries, giving young patrons access to new tools for expression and communication. “Our primary interest is equitability and access,” said Steve Davee, director of education at Maker Ed. For many, the library sites have become refuges.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

It comes with a free app that students can access. They could access it on a their phones. Tom: So Google Jamboard is actually a $5,000 piece of equipment. Don’t stop right there. Don’t get worried. Google Jamboard is a free app. It’s a little bit small.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 19, 2017

Next week, my tenth graders will have to invent a new way to access the Internet. 5 Ways to Teach Students to Think From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. It doesn’t have to work , mind you, but it does have to include plausible technology. We’ve been doing this project eight years now.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

And then all the content and the videos and the images and links, they’re all in one spot for the kids to access. All of the options are across the top like a toolbar where you can access the videos and the tags and you have access to both a bank of video and images as well as Google images as well as things you want to upload.

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TeacherCast

DECEMBER 29, 2015

With Lightning Lab, users can have access to all of their programs no matter which device they use to sign in as the programs travel with the user’s profile. Lightning Lab will make it even easier to use the SPRK robot in the classroom because students can access te instructions and starter code inside of the app.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2018

Julie: Well, our first idea is called the Lexicon of Sustainability , and this is actually a PBS web series that you can access through the internet. Vicki: What’s our first? The Lexicon of Sustainability. There’s video, there is an absolutely gorgeous book and gallery of artwork for this Lexicon of Sustainability.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 4, 2017

I think the course has to be tailored to your school’s needs and to what your school has access to as far as technology goes. We really focused on just trying the program for the first year and learning from it. Even in the second semester, we started making adjustments.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 15, 2017

What it allows the users to do is – first, to access any 360 image that’s on Google Maps, and view it. We had recently got a new building and we were adding on to our school district. I kind of showed them this App called Google Street View [link] which is on iPhone and Android.

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User Generated Education

JUNE 8, 2017

If this is how the makerspace is set up in your school, then your kids may not have access to the resources, materials, and tools when they need them, especially for STEM or STEAM.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 17, 2017

The author of Make Writing , Angela is passionate about creating writing workshop experiences that are relevant to today’s learners and accessible to even the most resistant writers. Today Angela Stockman @AngelaStockman gives our writing workshop a makeover. Owl Eyes: The Must-Get FREE Web-App for Classical Literature Teachers.

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Edsurge

MAY 1, 2017

Hannah’s experience reflects the innovative ways educators across the country are drawing students into the Maker movement. Autodesk's new Maker Starter Kit provides ten steps to help you launch a maker program in your school, organization or community. Access the complete Maker Program Starter Kit here.

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eSchool News

JUNE 28, 2016

“In today’s digital world, the school library has evolved from a place to merely check out books to one that offers opportunities for collaboration, project-based learning, and online access,” said Alliance for Excellent Education President Bob Wise.

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Educator Innovator

JULY 17, 2017

For the past 17 years, Techbridge Girls has been working to break down barriers that often keep young women, particularly those of color from low-income communities, out of STEM careers and the maker movement. Our model is not rocket science, but it is intentional. Reframe Failure.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 5, 2018

I post things I find myself, which includes free access to New York Times articles thanks to my subscription. It focuses on book summaries that present the main concepts of important books in about 15 paragraphs. I am active on Twitter, and when I find an interesting link or tweet, I post it in my Dr. Doug Mines the Net section.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Tech Rockets – Students ages 10 to 18 can create a Tech Rocket account and gain access to amazing tech courses. Edutopia Makers Area – Take a moment to discuss, watch,and browse through amazing topics and possibilities. While you are at the site check out all the other possible resources that might just work for your classroom.

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User Generated Education

JULY 8, 2017

They now sell it as a kit but I buy all of the materials separately as they are simple materials and easily accessible. It is so easy it practically builds itself ( [link] ). This was developed by Howtoons.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 12, 2018

Virtual reality is here, and it is accessible. And while I don’t feel actual water on my skin when I jump off a cliff in 360 view, the butterflies I feel in my stomach are real. After watching movies in 360, these possibilities excite me. So, check it out — it’s very cool, and I will be using it in my classroom this fall. .

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eSchool News

APRIL 12, 2015

Thornburg said 3D printing is headed in the direction of being “another piece of technology that’s just going to be there,” both in the classroom and even in mediums such as students’ smartphones (where they might access modelling software, for instance, or queue up printing projects from mobile browsers).

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