Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 20, 2022

Good intentions to give all students access to the world’s knowledge were derailed by the cost of the websites and webtools that made that happen. Many ICDL books are classified as “activities” meaning they are perfect for digital story times, scavenger hunts, and creative writing exercises. Open Library.

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Carly and Adam

JANUARY 31, 2022

14 Diverse STEM Picture Books for Elementary Students Our classroom libraries and the stories that we share with our students should be reflective of the diversity that makes up our world. This is especially important in STEM, demonstrating that science, technology, engineering, and math are accessible to ALL students.

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Carly and Adam

OCTOBER 15, 2021

How do you Start an Elementary STEM Club? Communication, creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking are also important skills for educators to develop as you consider taking on this new adventure. Creativity This is the fun part of the planning! What creative content will you engage learners in?

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ED Surge

JULY 7, 2023

Though there are a number of strong language programs across the country, a 2016 report published by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences showed evidence of declines in foreign language course offerings in elementary schools and middle schools over the years.

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Carly and Adam

OCTOBER 8, 2021

STEM Challenges and Books for Elementary Students During the Month of December STEM learning is the integration of science, technology, engineering, and math. It is a hands-on way for kids to extend their learning in these subject areas while developing creativity and critical thinking skills. Learn more.

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Carly and Adam

OCTOBER 26, 2021

STEM Challenges and Books for Elementary Students During the Month of January When you can captivate students by the possibility of something new and imaginative, it can lead to opportunities for learning in STEM, design and making. STEM Challenges and Books for Elementary Students During the Month of January. Learn more.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

It is particularly popular in elementary schools, often filled with fun and educational activities centered around the number 100. A fun option is to create a Flipgrid where students enter their recorded response in the visual grids and then all responses are shared with classmates, parents, or anyone with access to the Flipgrid.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In my role as a technology specialist — or tech coach — at an elementary school, I support teachers of students in pre-K through second grade and I often hear comments like these. And when we co-teach, I model strategies for them that promote student agency agency, so that they can scaffold their tasks to be more accessible for all students.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 14, 2021

Good intentions to give all students access to the world’s knowledge were derailed by the cost of the websites and webtools that made that happen. Many ICDL books are classified as “activities” meaning they are perfect for digital story times, scavenger hunts, and creative writing exercises. Open Library.

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Publication Elementary Accessibility Curriculum 368

Carly and Adam

MARCH 5, 2023

This inclusion alters the focus on the original content areas and infuses creativity and design. It makes learning accessible to both right brain and left brain learners. Right brain thinkers are creative, intuitive and emotional in their thinking. It requires precision and creativity. So, Which One?

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Carly and Adam

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Elementary teachers, don’t miss out on bringing the magic of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to your students due to latex allergies and restrictions! The materials for creating your classroom parade balloons are simple and budget-friendly, making this an accessible activity for any teacher.

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Carly and Adam

JUNE 26, 2022

Flexible furniture for collaborating, planning, and sharing ideas were an important part of the makerspace design in one of the elementary schools that I served. In my book, STEAM Makers: Fostering Creativity and Innovation in the Elementary Classroom I share the idea of the “Ss”; space, storage, and stuff. Kim Chenoweth.

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ED Surge

JULY 4, 2023

He’s applying his research as a creative producer for a new show on PBS called Work It Out Wombats! In your career, you have also been an elementary and high school teacher. So they had the framework, the roadmap of this show, and they really wanted to figure out how they could make this show even more accessible.

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Carly and Adam

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Bring the magic of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to your elementary classroom with Ozobots! Image the excitement on your elementary students’ faces as they experience the thrill of creating their own miniature Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in your classroom! If you do not have access to a 3D printer, no worries!

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Carly and Adam

JANUARY 25, 2023

Having a budget helps and access to materials and resources are great, but let’s face it, not all STEM spaces are created equal. Top 5 Tips and Tricks for Teaching STEM to Elementary Students: Have Growth Mindset. Look no further for hundreds of lesson plans and design challenges perfect for the elementary classroom.

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STEM Sport

MAY 15, 2024

Fostering Creativity and Innovation STEM learning fosters creative and innovative thinking, which allows STEM professionals to continue creating groundbreaking advancements that better our society. Another way STEM summer programs can help students prepare for future careers is one-on-one access to qualified, passionate STEM mentors.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 24, 2023

If artistic expression and creativity are incorporated into the work of your school, then you may favor STEAM over a traditional STEM approach. Both STEAM and art projects foster student creativity. The art project may support student use of different types of paint, techniques in drawing, or the creative folding of paper.

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Chillax Science

MAY 3, 2023

What I am putting forward is that I am tired of “ one more thing ” pushed into elementary school teachers, specifically. This kind of teaching method tends to place heavy emphasis on rote learning and recalling facts, often at the expense of deeper critical thinking skills, creativity, and experiential learning.

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CoderZ

APRIL 15, 2024

The new TEKS for Tech App standards are an important part of ensuring students have equitable access to high-quality computer science education. CoderZ lessons bring collaboration and creativity to the forefront of our curriculum and support the development of students’ career readiness skills.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 1, 2022

Consider having an area in the classroom where students can access different puzzles. Specdrums From Sphero, this hands-on tech tool offers creative kids the chance to make and remix their own music. Creative kids can use Canva’s free platform to explore with colors, images, fonts, and stickers bringing to life whatever comes to mind.

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ED Surge

MAY 23, 2022

Educators can access the knowledge and expertise of others and share their own experience in a constructive, solution-oriented setting. The program is designed to support innovative elementary and secondary school teachers across the U.S. and Canada who demonstrate powerful teaching and learning with technology.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Here, we delve into creative and engaging activities that bring the concept of a solar eclipse to life in the classroom. These activities are perfect for elementary school teachers looking to inspire their students with the wonders of the cosmos through STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education.

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Carly and Adam

OCTOBER 18, 2022

What is the best way to manage everything while still keeping it accessible to students? This post will share some creative ideas for storing everything you need to teach robotics in the STEM classroom. Cabinets, carts, or bins, there are lots of creative hacks to manage robotics materials in the classroom. Tiffany Coopman.

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PCS Edventures

APRIL 16, 2024

Whether it’s coding robots or exploring the world beyond classroom walls, STEM sparks curiosity and creativity, putting an end to that dreaded “summer slide.” Creative Technology Calling all techies! These programs focus on coding, encouraging learners to discover creative tech solutions.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 6, 2024

These disciplines, often perceived as complex, can be made accessible and enjoyable through the lens of the Olympics. Here, we explore a series of innovative STEM challenges designed for both lower elementary (K-2) and upper elementary students (3-5) , aimed at sparking their curiosity and fostering a love for learning.

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PCS Edventures

JANUARY 14, 2024

Children’s innate ability for creative problem-solving often leads them to innovative solutions that even adults might overlook. While his company Braigo Labs manufactures printers, they also offer open-source documentation, giving anyone free access to build their own Braille printer. What problems would they solve?

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Carly and Adam

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Not to say that only certain students will be able to use it, but instead how many students will be able to access the space? When students can access it is completely up to you. Students will need to understand how to access, organize, and clean up the Lego space. CHeck out these creative ways to use Lego in the classroom.

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The Innovative Educator

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

Most recently I had the opportunity to speak with hundreds of elementary students about social media and which platforms they are using. New levels give access to new animations and access to chat rooms reserved for MovieStars at higher levels. Fame points are earned when other users watch your published movies.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 22, 2022

Play can positively impact our brain, our academic growth, as well as our creative and social development. Creative Engaging in different types of play activates our problem-solving skills. It helps us to think creatively about topics and use our imaginations. When we are very young, play is the way we learn about new things.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 24, 2023

You students will gain an appreciation for their access to clean drinking water when they learn about the challenges of those living in other countries. It is created with elementary students in mind, and we believe we can inspire them through this. Challenge Students will explore water filtration with this Earth Day STEM Activity.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Adding Play to the Day Dr. Jenny Nash Olivia Davison, an elementary innovation teacher at Redlands Unified, says that using LEGO Education for purposeful play is a fast-growing trend with K-5 teachers and students in her district. Why Teachers ?? It also addresses some of the pain points teachers face today. I can do this.’"

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Most importantly, we must hold the belief that our kindergarteners are capable and creative STEM learners. Set aside everything that will be needed, count out items, and have them accessible to your learners. Some favorite materials I use are creative flakes, Playdoh, and blocks.”

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Carly and Adam

JANUARY 18, 2023

Connect with these creative educators for innovative lesson ideas and resources. Joining Facebook groups that focus on your content or area of interest provides another forum to post questions and explore ideas from other creative educators. You can read more on her blog, Creativity in the Making, at www.jaciemaslyk.blogspot.com.

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Carly and Adam

OCTOBER 18, 2022

If you work with primary students, you may want to use a wall lower to the floor so that it will be accessible. After the second year, I took it down because not all my students could access a spot to work on. Building walls or boards or boxes allow students the opportunity to express their creativity. Worked great!”

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Elementary schools, high schools, universities and even vocational training courses are ideal places to incorporate 3D printing as part of the curriculum. . From desktop printers to professional online services using high-grade printers, 3D technology is becoming a valuable creative tool in many courses of study beyond 3D computer design.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

As an elementary school student, I remember sitting “criss cross applesauce” among my peers during the end-of-the-quarter awards ceremonies, hoping my name would be called. I figured that what gave me joy in elementary school would do the same for my students. Will competition add to this learning experience for my students?

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STEM Sport

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Because of these constantly conflicting priorities that fill a teacher’s day, having easily accessible and quick STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) activities is a great way to ensure it is included in the curriculum. This activity enhances their spatial reasoning and creativity.

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