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Kids Co-Creating Curriculum

The CoolCatTeacher

I was over in one of the elementary schools the other day, and three years ago we were all in awe and kind of gaga about a high school student who was all in with drones, and sort of building and flying, and learning about aviation and drones with his high school peers. Drones in the Classroom. He’s actually been back, He’s taking a gap year.

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Teaching isn’t Rocket Science – It’s Way More Complex

The CoolCatTeacher

After teaching chemistry, physics, and computer science, I became an administrator for the next 30 years with experience at the secondary, central office, and elementary levels. In 2006 I gave up my job as an elementary principal to care for my wife who had Lou Gehrig’s disease.

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Change One Simple Thing to Start Your Journey to Remarkable Teaching

The CoolCatTeacher

Moran has served as the Superintendent of Albemarle County Public Schools since January 2006. Transcribed by Kymberli Mulford kymberlimulford@gmail.com. Pam Moran – Bio as submitted. Dr. Pamela R. She oversees a division with an annual operating budget of $180.5 million; a self-sustaining budget of $19.2

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Educating Kids for Life not for Tests

The CoolCatTeacher

Moran has served as the Superintendent of Albemarle County Public Schools since January 2006. Transcribed by Kymberli Mulford kymberlimulford@gmail.com. Bio as submitted. Dr. Pamela R. She oversees a division with an annual operating budget of $180.5 million; a self-sustaining budget of $19.2 million and a five-year capital budget of $86.9

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5 Ways Adobe Premiere Rush Encourages Creativity in the Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

For example, since I started teaching moviemaking with my students in 2006, I have used a Storyboard Dictionary of shots that I originally adapted from the American Film Institute. Teach Camera Use and Shot Composition First, before teaching video making, Adobe Premiere Rush can teach students how to compose a shot.

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