Barrow Media Center: Expect the Miraculous

JANUARY 29, 2016

This year, our library is fortunate to have a robotics loan from Birdbrain Technologies. We have 12 Finch robots that we are using throughout the year for coding experiences for our students. Currently, a group of 2nd-5th graders are meeting every Friday for one hour to learn to code these robots and create projects with them.

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My Paperless Classroom

MARCH 27, 2018

When I am buying a robot, or signing up for a subscription app, I want to know that company will be available when I need help. (Yes, When I needed to get my robots services for a battery that wasn't charging, I emailed support@sphero.com, explained my situation and they mailed my replacement robots the same day I made the service call.

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Edsurge

APRIL 29, 2017

Technology and new theories of learning have led to groundbreaking shifts in how we define and support great teaching, with educators themselves leading the charge. One such event is EdCampPGH —perhaps the ultimate example of peer-led PD. Perhaps it’s no surprise that the model has gained traction among educators in recent years.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 13, 2015

April 13th - April 27th, 2015 Two Week Calendar | Learning Revolution Events | Learning Revolution Blog | Partner Spotlight To subscribe to this newsletter, please sign up at LearningRevolution.com. While EdCamp IB will be focusing on education in the IB programs, this event is open to all educators who would like to learn with us.

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Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2017

We also invest in digital technology that we believe can engage students, as well as make the teacher’s job more enjoyable. This was the rationale for starting teacher-centered Edcamps during professional development. We also know technology cannot replace strong relationships. During these sessions, we don't go in with a plan.

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Hack Education

JUNE 8, 2018

Each week, I gather a wide variety of links to education and education technology articles. Apple had a big press event this week. ” Via The New York Times : “ Edcamps : The ‘Unconferences,’ Where Teachers Teach Themselves.” ” Robots and Other Education Science Fiction.

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Hack Education

APRIL 14, 2017

I love this headline from Campus Technology , which echoes the wise words of Bill and Ted from their excellent adventure: “ Ed Tech Changes … and Stays the Same.” Via CMX : “ How Edcamp Scaled Up 1,500 Community Events Connecting Educators All Over the World.” ” Robots and Other Ed-Tech SF.

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