eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The project, a collaboration between the state of New Jersey and Montclair State University to create a multi-year Computer Science Education Hub, provided funding for me to buy KIBO robots, which have become the focus of my school’s STEAM program. The lesson merged creative storytelling and art with technology, robotics, and engineering.

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Edsurge

JUNE 14, 2019

The newest librarian at the University of Oklahoma is a robot. It’s a chatbot, which library officials plan to add to the library’s website this summer to answer some of the most common questions students come in with, as well as to help them get started with their research. Training the Library Bot ”Hi I’m Bizzy!”

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 21, 2017

For our beginning of the year passion projects, some students chose to teach others about our robotic filming Swivl tool and app. Some libraries are putting these in a Learning Commons. (See Here, one of my students is working with his custom built Arduino robot. Some people might call it a personal interest project.

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Hapara

DECEMBER 18, 2023

For example, Heather’s team at Buffalo Trail Public Schools used robotics and coding to teach the learning outcomes. Therefore, the goal was not just to build a robot or code an activity. They were excited to learn new concepts using robotics and coding as the conduits. They could also get feedback from peers and their teacher.

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User Generated Education

OCTOBER 5, 2019

A few of use spent the past few weeks rearranging our library so that one side contains our books and the other our STEAM materials. In this post, I am also including the following lesson plan template from my book, Learning in the Making that can help with integrating maker education activities into the curriculum :

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Libraries have long been central to college campuses. In fact, one way colleges have measured their greatness has been to boast about the size of their library collections. But now that so many materials are digital, is a book count the best way to measure a library’s impact? Harvard wins on that metric, with 18.9

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

At Loess Hills Elementary in Iowa, students use robotic toys, digital apps and other tools to learn to code — part of an emphasis on computer science and infusing the curriculum with lessons on coding — that began a few years ago and is now seen as a model for the rest of the state. . Experiment with new tech too.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 4, 2023

So when it comes to research, are you still directing kids toward your grandmother’s resources — encyclopedias, reference books, and museums? Besides video, topics may include articles, Q&A, slideshows, audio, documentary (or fact-based) TV shows, timelines, quizzes, links to other sites, and DVDs/books available for purchase.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 27, 2017

As a bonus, there’s an integrated digital library of 600+ books. Still, going to the library is not their favorite activity. They get confused and intimidated since there are too many books to read. You can make your students fall in love with the library thanks to this game. That’s a good thing.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 19, 2017

To expand their knowledge, they had to assemble a library and know how to find books in it. Librarians like Micki Uppena and Chad Lehman are stocking everything from paper roller coasters and Mandala coloring books to green screens. Josh Stumpenhorst has students flying drones in his library. The focus was on learning.

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ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 10, 2023

These innovative spaces cultivate creativity and inspire students to explore the wonders of STEAM education by offering exciting learning possibilities for students, including: For instance, a Coding & Robotics class can involve students working in teams to design and program a robot to navigate a maze.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 15, 2020

Each book is between 212 and 252 pages and includes lesson plans, assessments, domain-specific vocabulary, problem-solving tips, Big Idea, Essential Question, options if primary tech tools not available, posters, reproducibles, samples, tips, enrichments, entry and exit tickets, and teacher preparation. Who needs this. How do you use it.

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Waterford

APRIL 6, 2021

Then, discover kid-friendly books and activities about music that are perfect for elementary classrooms. If you have a copy of the picture book at your school library, try this Chicka Chicka Boom Boom-themed rhythm game. Do the robot dance for an exciting way to practice gross motor skills. 10 Picture Books About Music.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 20, 2017

Traci Chun, a teacher-librarian at Skyview High School in Vancouver, Washington, and junior Ulises Santillano Tlaseca troubleshoot a 3D printing job in the library’s maker space. When my library is quiet, that’s a red flag,” said Chun. Wayne Grimm, Library Instructional Technology Teacher at Westview High School, Beaverton, Oregon.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Maker spaces are great places for kids to explore and learn, so take a trip inside the new library — one with a Maker space. Book, bracelet and sticker! The library is popular again! How a maker space changes learning in the school library. Ollie robots [link]. Ozobot robots [link]. Listen Now.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 19, 2019

Each book is between 212 and 252 pages and includes lesson plans, assessments, domain-specific vocabulary, problem-solving tips, Big Idea, Essential Question, options if primary tech tools not available, posters, reproducibles, samples, tips, enrichments, entry and exit tickets, and teacher preparation. Who needs this. How do you use it.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 14, 2019

Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! This is one of the goals in my book, The 30 Goals Challenge for Teachers. Find student book trailer examples and lesson ideas here. End of the School Year Activities from Shelly Sanchez Terrell.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2017

Today’s giveaway contest is Sylvia’s book Invent to Learn. Hummingbird Robotics Kit. Thanks Sylvia for donating one of your books to a lucky listener! Invent to Learn Book Giveaway Contest. Stream by clicking here. Download this episode to listen offline by right-clicking here and choosing “Save As.”

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The Web20Classroom

MARCH 19, 2017

6 Resources For Makerspaces If you need a great primer of Makerspaces there are several great books out there. A Librarian's Guide To Makerspaces-Media Centers and Libraries are popular places for creating maker spaces and for good reason. And I am a huge fan of Sphero , programmable robots that are pretty awesome and easy to use.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

MARCH 1, 2023

This is what I imagine “Book Choice” looks like, from curricular choices to which books grace the shelves of our classrooms. Of my 1,000+ books, more than a few are on the Banned Books lists of the last century, from Life of Pi & Lord of the Flies to Maus & Pride of Baghdad. The rubber band pulls tight.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 12, 2016

Not only can you use robots, green screens, and iPads to excite kids, but you can use some more traditional ideas in new ways. What is a book trailer? How does Margo help kids make book trailers? Do robots have a place in a library? (And What happened when they published books? Who is Margo Jantzi?

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2023

Brad is a publisher of education and children's books as well as leads the strategic vision of the organization. He is a co-author of two upcoming books, The AI Classroom, and The Discipline Code. And I think that's why the three of us got together and wrote this book because the potential of this new technology is absolutely amazing.

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EdTech4Beginners

JUNE 20, 2018

International Children’s Digital Library. Teachers can trigger that habit by suggesting captivating books for their students. You can pick a book from this online resource and guide an engaging discussion in the classroom when your students read it. Who doesn’t like robots and cartoons that teach us something?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 7, 2018

Updated in 2018, each book is between 212 and 252 pages and includes lesson plans, assessments, domain-specific vocabulary, problem-solving tips, Big Idea, Essential Question, options if primary tech tools not available, posters, reproducibles, samples, tips, enrichments, entry and exit tickets, and teacher preparation. Who needs this.

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eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2018

In this series, we will be profiling innovative and award-winning library media specialists who will share their favorite tools, lessons, and advice. To get started, I used my experience as a classroom educator to create a cross-curricular library curriculum that supports classroom teachers’ lessons, marrying the idea of books and bytes.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 11, 2015

Each book is between 130 and 260 pages and includes lesson plans, assessments, domain-specific vocabulary, problem solving tips, Big Idea, Essential Question, options if primary tech tools not available, posters, reproducibles, samples, tips, enrichments, and teacher preparation. Screenshots from the K-8 books: Click to view slideshow.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

John Unsworth , dean of libraries and professor of English at the University of Virginia, who led the panel, put the total in perspective. In the day’s keynote address, Kate Zwaard, Chief of National Digital Initiatives at the Library of Congress, talked about scale and wonder in the digital era. That sounds like a lot of money.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 18, 2016

Each book is between 212 and 252 pages and includes lesson plans, assessments, domain-specific vocabulary, problem solving tips, Big Idea, Essential Question, options if primary tech tools not available, posters, reproducibles, samples, tips, enrichments, entry and exit tickets, and teacher preparation. Who needs this. How do you use it.

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Edsurge

APRIL 8, 2019

With this grant, we were able to purchase additional materials and create a lending library of STEM tools that all teachers in the district can check out and use in their classrooms. Along the way, we learned a lot about how to teach coding skills and what types of professional development opportunities effectively supported our efforts.

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Edsurge

JULY 13, 2017

I also knew creating such a space could be pricey, especially when you start talking about robots, advanced software and 3D printers. We were able to move our makerspace into the library for its second year. One of the most popular items we received through the site were our Sphero SPRK robots ($130/ robot).

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Edsurge

MAY 30, 2018

It turns out the disc-shaped vacuum cleaner, which uses sensors to autonomously zip around homes is also a great tool to teach students about robotics and empathy. It all started with his students’ obsession with robots. He knew there was a disconnect for his 4-year-old students between what robots do in cartoons and in the real world.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2017

There’s no denying that libraries today look a lot different than they did 20 years ago. This year was the second year that our library was a makerspace. We added new robotics, drones, and video game design, and engaged students using our new Lightspeed audio system. They are no longer quiet rooms with books.

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eSchool News

JULY 11, 2019

Coding and robotics (check out our ISTE 2019 robotics round-up), social and emotional learning, and building employability skills were at the top of the many trends and focus areas highlighted during the conference. Another ISTE has come and gone–were you in Philadelphia for ISTE 2019?

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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. Check out my Booking Page. Teachers can explore and use Design Squad Nation activities, animations, video profiles, and episodes in classrooms and after-school programs, in libraries and museums, at events and at home. My calendar is filling.

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Edsurge

JUNE 27, 2016

Remember, robots are [just] adding machines. Beyond publishing the research typical of a physicst, Dr. Kaku is also the author of several books on how technology will affect the world that we live in. Kaku, talking wallpaper, data-reading toilets and other technologies that seem like miracles today are a mere fifty years away.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2023

Come actively engage with artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and a variety of innovative technology-rich devices. How to Create Accessible and Equitable Library Collections. Most librarians understand the importance of including diverse books in their collections, but deciding which books to get can be an intimidating challenge.

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Educator Innovator

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

At the Millvale Community Library in Pennsylvania, toddlers and kids gather weekly to work on creative projects. On those days the library morphs into a “makerspace,” overflowing with sewing supplies, circuitry, yarn, and electronics. For several years YOUmedia has operated “learning labs” in libraries across the country.

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