eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Makerspaces are a great example of STEAM learning, letting students combine creativity and art elements into more traditional STEM topics. Let’s look at some STEAM education facts: Here are 5 resources (digital and non-digital) for school makerspaces that might be worth a look. What is STEAM and STEM activity?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 15, 2019

Education has many disruptors–3D Printing, AR and VR, 1:1 technology, STEM, and STEAM–but a recent and wildly popular one is robotics. One I discovered this summer is Wonder Workshop’s collection of three robots — Cue, Dash, and Dot. That, by the way, is one of my favorite parts of this fun little robot.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

The aim is to make it easier for teachers to integrate VR and AR resources into their existing instruction by equipping teachers with the tools they need to be able to teach within that environment. The ELMO Board allows educators to capture ideas and enable student engagement while sharing digital resources.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 14, 2024

Our first Library 2.024 mini-conference: " AI and Libraries: Applications, Implications, and Possibilities ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, March 21st, 2024, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. CONFERENCE OVERVIEW: How has artificial intelligence impacted library services, resources, and work so far?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 27, 2017

We’ll suggest 5 cool resources that will help you gamify the educational process in the most productive way. Educade gives you gamification resources for science, math, social studies, language arts, business, health and wellness, engineering, and more. As a bonus, there’s an integrated digital library of 600+ books.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Buying resources and tech for your school is a big responsibility and choosing the right equipment can be tricky. Over the past few years, there has been a huge influx of education technology resources available to schools – from tablets and robotics to online platforms and digital whiteboards. Aim to keep students engaged.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 29, 2021

After successfully providing a number of Network member schools with access to Slooh’s robotic telescopes and patented Mission Interface last year, West Sound STEM Network is now expanding the program to reach 250 teachers and 10,000 students. Our schools are actively exploring the moon, Mars, and beyond in real time!”.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 3, 2024

Additionally, we've expanded into science, technology and engineering with prominent programs in robotics and entrepreneurship. But the kids take it further, as we ask them to solve problems and provide them with the resources they need. Many youth lack consistent access to resources, hindering their development.

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Edsurge

JUNE 1, 2017

Back then, I learned to type catalog cards on an electric typewriter and created lessons around print resources and the Dewey Decimal system. I’ve come along way since then, moving from traditional library programming into the 21st century, with coding and robotics to match. Robots in the library.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2023

Walk away with various apps, tools, and resources you can use to create your own personalized content today! Come actively engage with artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and a variety of innovative technology-rich devices. Explore ways to deepen STEM concepts, fulfill TEKS, and increase collaborative thinking and creativity.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JULY 18, 2016

Welcome to this fifth post in a series that brings STEM, STEAM, and Maker Space together with Project Based Learning and proper technology integration in the classroom. You will discover around one hundred resources in this series along with some great ideas for finding student success. Check out my Booking Page.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 24, 2019

Data collection and analysis are cornerstones for many STEM and STEAM programs but they’re not just about math. the Ergobot to teach both Forces & Motion and Programming & Robotics. STEM modules. in a robotics and programming application (with PASCO’s ErgoBot). a wide variety of sensors and probes.

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techlearning

APRIL 11, 2018

(Waltham, MA) April 11, 2018 — KinderLab Robotics , the creators of KIBO™ , a robot kit designed to teach children ages 4–7 to build, program, decorate, and bring their own robot to life without requiring any screen-time, today announced its acceptance to STEMworks , an online honor roll of high-quality STEM education programs.

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eSchool News

JULY 21, 2021

These days, school libraries often include makerspaces and librarians are becoming well-versed in the coding, robotics, engineering, and tinkering skills necessary to help students bring their ideas to fruition. Tinkercad is a free, easy-to-use app for 3D design, electronics, and coding.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 19, 2018

Free resources such as The New York Times VR app and the Discovery VR app are constantly updated, so the likelihood of educators finding a virtual experience to support their lessons has also increased. Makerspaces and STEAM education will also continue to reimagine the role of the school librarian.

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Edsurge

APRIL 8, 2019

I started exploring online resources like Code.org and Tynker, but even those offered limited support at the time. I wanted to create a hands-on lab for teachers that focused on STEM and computer science and that provided opportunities for teachers to learn how to use new tech tools in meaningful ways with their students.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 23, 2019

Today, the robotic toymaker is following through by adding a big building block to its educational offerings. Sphero has acquired littleBits , a New York City-based company best known for its electronic kits and instructional resources that introduce kids to building and programming by hand. “We

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Educator Innovator

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

At the Millvale Community Library in Pennsylvania, toddlers and kids gather weekly to work on creative projects. On those days the library morphs into a “makerspace,” overflowing with sewing supplies, circuitry, yarn, and electronics. For several years YOUmedia has operated “learning labs” in libraries across the country.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The lack of computer science technology educators in middle schools continues to be a genuine crisis, especially considering the critical role of STEM education in preparing students for future careers. 00:03:22 Speaker 1 So a lot of those computer science and robotics clubs are now taking it to the next level.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2023

Walk away with various apps, tools, and resources you can use to create your own personalized content today! Come actively engage with artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and a variety of innovative technology-rich devices. Explore ways to deepen STEM concepts, fulfill TEKS, and increase collaborative thinking and creativity.

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EdTech4Beginners

JULY 28, 2022

When it comes to tech for the classroom – particularly STEM resources that usually have a higher price tag than any other subject, it’s important to make investments that give the best bang for your buck. I’ve researched and tested a lot of EdTech tools and for me Marty the Robot is an integrated STEM solution that covers all bases.

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The Daring Librarian

APRIL 13, 2019

When we have testing in our Library, I put all our Makerspace stuff on an AV cart and roll it into our server room. But what if we spend thousands of dollars on 3D printers, robotics, and other ephemera and it just ends up collecting dust? Cardboard Tube STEM Activities and more! You can even have a Makerspace on a cart!

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Educator Innovator

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh offers everything you would expect at a library: books, computers, story time for the little ones. In 2010, the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (CLP) was one of several sites to receive funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the John D. and Catherine T.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 5, 2018

. CHICAGO – Laser cutters, robots, 3D printers: when people talk about educational makerspaces, images of expensive, high-tech gadgetry comes to mind. In Colleen Graves’ library, they make use of a much cheaper resource. It’s trash,” she said. But don’t call it that.”. Related: A district that pays students for their work.

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NeverEndingSearch

JUNE 29, 2019

Players will also meet BRITT, a Backpack Robotic Informational Temporal Technician, who functions as a trusty sidekick who can translate languages, provide critical information and is a personal hologram that wraps around and disguises players to ensure they blend in. These resources include primary sources and free ebooks.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 27, 2020

They were also the first Catholic school in the country accredited as a STEM school by AdvancED. Digital arts students create designs for the drama club’s school production while engineering students help with the robotic aspect of props for the production. Recommended resources from Mosyle.

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NeverEndingSearch

OCTOBER 3, 2017

But, there is NOT just one right way to do library. But should a formal makerspace need to be a part of every school library? . At conferences, librarians share with me that their administrators insist they devote significant library real estate to 3D printing and a variety of other maker equipment.

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techlearning

JULY 31, 2018

Among the new resources added to Discovery Education’s digital services are: · New Content Supporting Social Studies and the Earth Sciences: Two new video series produced by Discovery Education were added to the company’s digital services and are now available to help educators engage students in social studies and science education.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

MARCH 12, 2023

Other equally important kids learning resources include: Best learning websites for kids Best preschool learning websites Best apps to teach kids coding 1. Using this app, kids can explore outer space, meet some dinosaurs, build a robot, become a superhero, and more – all in one whimsical world full of Sago Mini friends.

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techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

In addition, ABC Mouse has shared releases and updates for ABCmouse Mastering Math, Digital Library Experience, Standards-Aligned Collections, A New Teacher Experience, and the ABCmouse Ambassador Program. This program adds full home access for students, custom curriculum alignment, performance reporting, professional development, and more.

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NeverEndingSearch

JULY 1, 2019

For instance, Kasey Bell generously shared her own resource-packed presentations on her Shake Up Learning Blog prior to the conference. Our own Kristina Holzweiss shared the Wakelet on Wakelet she co-presented, as well as her blog post on library uses of the platform. My own stuff and some resources. it’s an interesting trend.

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The Daring Librarian

AUGUST 25, 2018

Three years ago I shared with you what I was buying to boost our Makerspace area using four empty Library study carrels that no longer held desktop Macs. Our MHMS Makerspace How it works: Kids can come in before school, during lunch, or when they've finished their work to explore, craft, and create in the Library Media Center.

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EdTechTeam

MAY 19, 2017

As I met with my students, many who volunteered to come in at recess, we reworked our classroom library and opened up new areas for the students to work. Visited several local libraries and InfOhio : I tapped into these resources which gave me over 300 books, magazines, and articles at various reading and interest levels.

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NeverEndingSearch

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

But while this year’s K12 report practically screams school libraries to me, it does so rather quietly in PDF. Mark Dzula addresses Library as Incubator and his conviction that. Libraries fulfill their promise when they feed curiosity, nurture passion, and encourage experimentation. Learners are creators.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2023

Brad went on to be the founding Director of Curriculum and Instruction for a STEM-focused network of schools dedicated to authentic learning by tackling real-world problems. They have a wonderful lesson library that they've created as well. One of the tools that I think I've seen educators most excited about is Curipod.

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Buncee

JUNE 10, 2019

Buncee pairs perfectly with drones, robots, Global STEM Hubs, Buncee Buddies, math collaborations, Global Maker Day creations and more. Leading From the Library in the Digital Age @ 9AM. STEM Playground: Come PLAY (Participate, Learn and Actualize Yourself) @ 12:30PM. Recommended Sessions at ISTE! Shannon Miller.

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User Generated Education

JULY 2, 2017

Makerspaces, Maker Education, STEM, and STEAM are gaining lots of traction in Kindergarten though college level education. Articles, resources on social media, and conference presentations on these topics are proliferating at a rate that most educators are now familiar with maker education. The spaces become agile and nimble.

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