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7 Online Resources About Creating a #MakerSpace

Ask a Tech Teacher

A school-based makerspace is a hands-on, creative environment where students can explore STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and other interdisciplinary subjects. These spaces empower students to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaborative skills while working on real-world projects.

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How Fortnite Can be Free Physics Fun for Everyone!

The CoolCatTeacher

Andrew Vanden Heuvel, an innovative educator, is transforming the way students engage with STEM education through virtual laboratories and interactive learning experiences. The Fortnite physics project offers a game-based learning approach to STEM education.

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5 Best Practices for STEM Education Spaces

EdTech Magazine

5 Best Practices for STEM Education Spaces. Thomas School near Seattle has concentrated on beefing up the school’s science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education for the past several years and plans to strengthen it even more in the future. Thomas School Dedicates Space to Bolster STEM Learning. jena.passut_7651.

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STEM and Makerspaces in the Language Arts Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

I love it because videos and the editing projects move seamlessly between all of my student’s devices. Her thesis work explored how STEM infused projects influenced creative self-efficacy in her students. Sponsor: Adobe I use Adobe Premiere Rush to teach digital filmmaking in my classroom. She currently holds an M.Ed

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2 Student STEM Challenges Open Now

The CoolCatTeacher

In addition, students will create a “pitch” video as part of their submission package. Stay tuned for a blog post with tips about making great student pitch videos.) Students collaborate to develop an innovative product design to solve or improve the problem and create a 60 to a 90-second video showcasing the problem and solution.

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Tips, Tools and Resources for Awesome Student Video Projects

Teacher Reboot Camp

Part of the December 2020 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! Students enjoy producing their own videos. This year make a goal of motivating students to share their knowledge through a video project. In my books find lesson plans, handouts and rubrics for creating video projects. Video Projects from Shelly Sanchez Terrell.

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How to Promote Authentic STEM Learning for Families

Digital Promise

Schools want to support families around science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) subjects because these domains are engaging and capitalize on how kids naturally want to learn. But many families feel unprepared to support STEM learning. What does authentic STEM learning at home look like?

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