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Virtual Valentines: The Global Valentine Project Sharing Love and Learning

The CoolCatTeacher

Once you register for the project, we’re going to give you a link to our special Facebook group so that you will be linked up with other teachers and the project creators to give you that extra support that you might need. So we’re really excited about the support in the Facebook group that we have going. Vicki: Cool. Vicki: Yeah.

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Learning in the Making: The Role of the Educator as a Maker Educator

User Generated Education

This should be thought out and factored into your maker program from the beginning to develop a healthy sense of community. This can be accomplished through team-building activities with a STEM or maker education focus. mak- ered, #stem); and online communities, such as Facebook groups.

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5 Ways Adobe Premiere Rush Encourages Creativity in the Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

Eventually, some projects do end up on Facebook and YouTube with permission. Facebook I have never had students post directly to Facebook, but I have personally done this. Additionally, parent permission forms are required for underage actors on YouTube. Be proactive with your project.

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Passion Projects in Kindergarten and First Grade

The CoolCatTeacher

Vicki: There are all these mermaid conspiracy theories – I think Jelly Barker posted on Facebook the other day, that somebody said he’s a mermateer(???), I think, in the future, I would try to steer them towards a topic that I am positive they will be able to find a lot of information on. and she would look good in a mermaid tale.

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How to Teach Coding in the Elementary Grades with Sam Patterson

The CoolCatTeacher

So I’ll have a very busy weekend, posting those pictures to Twitter and Facebook. My night and tenth grade students will actually be planning coding experiences for all of the kids at our school, K-4 through sixth grade. I hope you enjoy it! It’s going to be a lot of fun! Transcribed by Kymberli Mulford. kymberlimulford@gmail.com.

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Dremel names Idea Builder Ambassadors, connects educators with 3D Printing

eSchool News

To recognize educators pioneering the maker movement in STEM education, Dremel , manufacturer of tools for life and learning, announces 10 Dremel Idea Builder Ambassadors for the 2016-17 school year. Follow Dremel Education on Facebook and Twitter to connect with the Dremel Idea Builder Ambassadors.

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Different Schools for a Different World

The CoolCatTeacher

Vicki: Yes, beyond regurgitative multiple choice, because you know many years ago… I can’t remember who it was that was on Facebook. Anything that gets us beyond the regurgitative multiple-choice item or fill-in-the-blank item — is all good. I think it was Alec Couros. Pretending that test measure learning.