Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Root’s design enables whole class instruction and project-based learning in groups. The projects and teaching materials included with the system enable educators to embed computational thinking across the curriculum, including math and ELA. Visit Website | Sample Projects | Sample Lesson (PDF) | Overview (PDF).

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User Generated Education

JANUARY 12, 2020

Last semester, I worked with a few high school students to create a project for the New Mexico Governor’s STEM Challenge. Being a learner-centric, process-oriented educator (hence, the name of my blog – User Generated Education), I embraced the following practices during this project.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

I found a partner in my STEM projects. They not only offer project supplies but lesson plans, curricula, how-to videos, tips and tricks, personalized help, and podcasts. They not only offer project supplies but lesson plans, curricula, how-to videos, tips and tricks, personalized help, and podcasts. Who is Ward’s Science.

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User Generated Education

JUNE 8, 2017

If there is a makerspace in your school, it may be down the hall, in the library, or in another building. If there is someone other than the teacher managing the makerspace or there is a schedule for the school, your kids may only be able to use it once a week or month. Crossed posted at [link]. The Design Thinking Process.

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Trina Deboree Teaching and Learning

APRIL 25, 2019

One Tired Teacher Episode 23: 5 Reasons EVERY Classroom Needs a Makerspace Makerspace is a rapidly growing trend in schools across the country. Most makerspaces can exist in Media Centers or Libraries. However, teachers can utilize the power of makerspace in their classrooms, as well. What is a Makerspace?

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Carly and Adam

AUGUST 6, 2022

Whether your STEM Program focuses on robotics or engineering and design projects, we reached out to educators in the field to get their best storage hacks. Organizing Recyclables and Donated items It is wonderful when you can connect parents and community members to your STEM projects. Empty copy paper boxes also work great for this.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Root’s design enables whole class instruction and project-based learning in groups. The projects and teaching materials included with the system enable educators to embed computational thinking across the curriculum, including math and ELA. Visit Website | Sample Projects | Sample Lesson (PDF) | Overview (PDF).

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STEM Education Works

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Our Latest Blog Posts. Never miss another blog! Sign up here to receive our biweekly blog in your inbox. Make your own LED keychain, or use the conductive thread to light up any existing project or item! Twitter: Nicholas Provenzano – Makerspace Director @uniliggett / Author / ISTE Teacher of the Year / PD Provider/ Nerd.

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Trina Deboree Teaching and Learning

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Check out my blog post How to Guarantee Survival the Weeks Before Christmas Vacation for more tips. 18:46 Idea Seven: Kindness During Christmas Christmas Kindness Project [link] 21:06 Back Up Plans 21:25 Idea Eight: Holiday Theme Keeping to Your Regular Schedule 22:00 Testing During Weeks Before Christmas!

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Carly and Adam

JANUARY 26, 2023

Full of innovative ideas and cool projects, the sessions are about 30 minutes--just the right amount of time to get some inspiration for classroom application. It’s a place to view real-world projects from educators (and their students) that are creative and empowering. We hope you have found this blog post helpful.

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User Generated Education

MAY 20, 2015

Maker education (often referred to as “Maker Ed”) is a new school of educational thought [at least in terms of having an “official” educational label – JG] that focuses on delivering constructivist, project-based learning curriculum and instructional units to students. 9 Maker Projects for Beginner Maker Ed Teachers ).

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 10, 2018

The 8th grade just received their own profiled laptop since the school was deploying a blended learning/personalized learning initiative and the 1:1 student laptop was a key project. When we were discussing the content areas of my class, I decided to show them my 7 th grade website dedicated to our school’s first makerspace project.

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User Generated Education

DECEMBER 29, 2019

I do so through this blog and my Twitter account. Blogging, such as this post, is part of my reflective practice. A makerspace isn’t about the latest tools and equipment. I love designing and implementing cross-curricular project-based learning with my gifted students, grades 3rd through 6th. Here is my list.

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Carly and Adam

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Maybe you should consider adding a Lego wall in your STEM classroom or makerspace! Where to Start Before you jump right into a Lego wall project, you need to make some decisions first. Sometimes it’s a class project. We just cleaned the wall off yesterday for our upcoming project that was inspired by Twitter.

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Carly and Adam

JANUARY 25, 2023

The free educator guide offers connections to math, science, social studies, and language arts creating opportunities to support learning in every content areas as well as in your STEM lab or makerspace. This project-based learning approach develops critical thinking and communication skills.

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PCS Edventures

JANUARY 15, 2023

Subscribe to stay up-to-date with the latest STEAM topics with our STEMpower Blog. At some point, their projects may not go the way they envisioned and they may feel discouraged. Our blog, 5 Reasons to Integrate Technology in Your STEM Program , dives deeper into the benefits of modern tech. Build Diverse Makerspaces Webinar.

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Carly and Adam

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Their project requires STEM skills like design, innovation, and engineering, but also self-awareness, social awareness, and responsible decision-making. These are a natural part of work in STEM and makerspaces, as students work with others to design, construct, and give feedback to one another. Dr. Jacie Maslyk.

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User Generated Education

JULY 8, 2017

These technologies are seductive especially seeing all the press they get on social media, blogs, and Kickstarter. 5 mm LED’s – used for several projects (500 mixed color from ebay – $14). coin batteries – used for several projects (200 from ebay – $20). Circuit Kits (3 at $14 [link] – $42).

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User Generated Education

SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

I have been working with ASCD for the past few years to publish my book, Learning in the Making: How to Plan, Execute, and Assess Powerful Makerspace Lessons. This will help learners emulate these learning processes when they work on their own maker projects. Maker Project Process. What are my goals for this maker project?

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User Generated Education

JUNE 18, 2017

Summer Maker Education Camp Project. Cardboard Creations Maker Education Camp utilized no technology (except for projecting images of example projects on the whiteboard) and low/no cost materials. Cardboard, my makerspace material of choice, is available in every home in America. Summer Maker Education Camp Projects.

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