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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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

We have a frank conversation about technology and a win in the National 4H Competition as a result of some apps he made in my class. laughs) Definitely not. How is Technology Changing Schools? Brent: Well, the way I see it, education is definitely changing every day. Definitely perseverance. But in 9th grade?

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User Generated Education

MAY 20, 2015

The maker movement and maker education, in my perspective, are such great initiatives – really in line with what student-centric education should be in this era of formal and informal learning. The two I discuss in this post are: Maker movement initiatives are often driven by more affluent white males.

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User Generated Education

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Translating that to a virtual environment has been a little challenging but definitely doable. Some have struggled with student-centric and hands-on learning. I have always been an experiential educator. Experiential-based minds on/hands on learning.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 2, 2017

My definition of what a makerspace is drives every decision I make for my makerspace, and that includes selecting the right products for my makerspace. Just as students no longer need to be tied to a computer lab, mobile technologies can liberate learners from the limitations of a physical makerspace.

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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. I used all of those materials to build our maker lab,” says Howell.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 4, 2017

That would be definitely the way I would describe our student. 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. But a lot of students went past that and wanted to use the technology. Inventing changes kids. I mean I see it every year in my classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 15, 2017

And so like my kids took these images that they collected inside and outside our building, and they actually presented and shared at the International Society for Technology (ISTE) this year, which is really neat. Now what did they learn as they did this, besides all of the incredible technology? Donnie: Yeah! Full Bio As Submitted.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Definitely, download the lesson plan and entry forms now. ” Real World with Imagination Integration Certainly , the future of automotive technology is a fascinating topic for technology courses. Toyota Dream Car Art Contest is the perfect contest for classrooms across the United States. This post is sponsored by U.S.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 5, 2017

Yeah, I definitely feel like…. So I think that it’s important that we choose our words carefully, and we don’t want to speak in definitives about what is and what is not project-based learning because that creates barriers for teachers who want to get started. You definitely cannot be afraid of failure. We just do.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 9, 2018

Each nominee and nominator will be entered to win a classroom technology package. I think this whole passion project was definitely more about the process than the product. SMART wants to recognize educators across the globe who inspire greatness in their students, peers or community. Lindsey: Totally! Have the kids investigate.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

If you’re selected as a finalist, you’ll win technology and prizes to help your STEAM project come to reality. My colleague Julie Graber @ jgraber and I created a technology integration protocol. Who gets to pick the technology? Who’s the primary user of the technology? Go to coolcatteacher.com/samsungsolve to learn more.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

Now, he has a non profit 212 STEAM labs , but he also works with his whole district to help everyone be amazing in STEAM and with technology. Although we’re talking STEAM here, remember that it stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. So, Aaron, what is our first way? STEM Idea #1: Teach with Passion. Aaron: Yes.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2018

You definitely want to look at those enhanced Shownotes over on the blog. an emphasis on STEAM (science-technology-engineering-art-math). Then they overlaid some terminology like, “Here’s where the bees would be pollinating,” and “Here’s where the cider is pressed,” and that type of thing. Vicki: Awesome! Stories of Meals.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

This week I’ll be sharing the 7 Pedagogical Shifts That Make Interactive Displays a Key to a Student-Centered Classroom on the Cool Cat Teacher blog sponsored by SMART Technologies. Aditya: Oh, definitely. So you definitely get those naysayers, people who look at it with disdain because you’re really dumbing it down.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 24, 2018

But definitely, you want a storyboard. I also have two green walls in my studio technology office area. But the more you can line up ahead of time, the more you know what’s coming, and what each team member’s part is going to be. Kids take turns behind the camera or in front of the camera. You want a script. Keep those separate.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

But it’s definitely beyond the jobs. It’s been really cool, It’s been really interesting. Vicki: Steve, do you have any favorite tools that you like for the K-6 crew? You start to understand those algorithms, and I think it just makes you a “critical citizen,” I suppose… a critical thinker?

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

There are a lot of definitions of fairness. But I will say that at the time, I knew that one of my three kids had a learning difference, and I knew that there was technology to learn. She had kind of been left without a technology teacher at the last minute. What makes a great teacher? You respect them as a person.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 8, 2019

I do encourage students to “sandbox” or play as they are using the app the first time and this is definitely something they can get creative with for that first video. In my Computer Science course, my students have been studying the convergence of technology.

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iLearn Technology

APRIL 10, 2017

What it is: Get Qurious is a company who’s goal is to keep kids curious, creative, and expressive by combining technology and play. The Get Qurious Maker Box is packed full of interactive play opportunities. Tips: While I love the intent behind Get Qurious, a few cautions: 1) It is called the Get Qurious Maker Box.

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RafranzDavis.com

MAY 25, 2016

I definitely questioned her on creating a wooden cutout of President Obama’s signature but clearly she ignored me). My mother was and is a “maker” and more than likely, so are you. It’s not just technology and specifically coding. She has definitely created her share of pieces with integrated lighting.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

Tinker Thinker: 21 Awesome Maker Kits. Being a relatively new concept, the definition of Maker Ed isn’t exactly set in stone, though it roughly relates learning by making. Tinker Thinker: 21 Awesome Maker Kits. The post Tinker Thinker: 21 Awesome Maker Kits appeared first on TeachThought. Soap-Making Kit.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JUNE 23, 2016

I have often wondered what John Dewey would do in today’s educational setting with our vast amount of knowledge from research and our rapid growth of technology. I plan on providing sessions that integrate PBL with STEM, Makers, Differentiated Instruction, Inquiry, Deeper Learning, and Technology Integration.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Big data, open spaces, employability, utilizing maker movements, balancing innovation and accountability, privacy, collaboration, closing the digital divide, personalized learning, and navigating the hostile political climate were just a few of the concerns the audience members brought up.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

JULY 8, 2015

To push it further, one definition of disruption might be a bottom-up cause that substantially effects the ecology it is a part of (e.g., Planned obsolescence of mobile technology. Change in cultural perception of identity–gender, technology, science, faith, sexuality, etc. Maker Movement.

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 29, 2017

The idea of dynamic learning is something I have been exploring a lot lately–some way to describe and put together all of the ideas and ways that technology can take learning to new heights and push the boundaries. So here are some working definitions for you, definitions that are my own and still in development: Static Learning.

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MindShift

JUNE 29, 2015

In a fast-moving field like education technology, it’s worth taking a moment to take stock of new developments, persistent trends and the challenges to effective tech implementation in real classrooms. This macro trend to shake up typical ways of schooling is opening new opportunities for technology to play an even bigger role in education.

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NeverEndingSearch

OCTOBER 3, 2017

The broad, inclusive Educause definition in 7 Things You Should Know about Makerspaces practically screams library to me: A makerspace is a physical location where people gather to share resources and knowledge, work on projects, network, and build. Knowledge Quest maker posts. So, I am still taking my time to find the right fit.

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User Generated Education

JULY 2, 2017

Articles, resources on social media, and conference presentations on these topics are proliferating at a rate that most educators are now familiar with maker education. Second, the regular classroom teacher or librarian may be intimidated with these advanced tools and technologies. We improve the world around us.

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Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

This talk was delivered at MIT for Justin Reich’s Comparative Media Studies class “Learning, Media, and Technology.” I recognize that this class is called “Learning, Media, and Technology.” ” The full slide deck is available here. Thank you for inviting me to speak to your class today.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

While you may take up the role of champion as a general way of perceiving your fit within your school system, we may find ourselves identifying with one adopter category or another when discussing emergent technology. Read through the descriptions below with one type of emergent technology and see how you fit.

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