tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47654475273735434442024-03-05T00:52:30.152-08:00techgalNisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06536276448728502823noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765447527373543444.post-27890211864929790582019-02-07T09:40:00.003-08:002019-02-11T13:56:22.580-08:00Engineering Design Process with Merge Cube Object Viewer<br />
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Students in room 402 are buzzing with excitement as they present inventions for the <a href="https://inventureprize.gatech.edu/" target="_blank">Georiga Tech InVenture Competition</a>.<br />
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Tasked with creating inventions that would help solve modern-day problems, Mrs. Hunt's students began to anticipate the possibilities of gadgets they could make. The Dog Chip, Grocery Backpack, Dog Washer and Eco Drone were just a few of the creative problem-solving inventions. Carrying groceries hands-free is made easy by the Grocery Backpack, which effortlessly carries dozens of bags on hooks and incorporates a tarp for rainy days. Eco-Drone, a drone programmed to pick up waste, promises a litter-free world. Count me in!<br />
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Preliminary models were instrumental in bringing these visions to life. Tinkercad fueled students' imagination as their ideas evolved into tangible models using <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/object-viewer-for-merge-cube/id1367544362?mt=8" target="_blank">Merge's Object Viewer App</a>, which creates virtual holograms that students can hold in their <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/edds59bznfrnkn3/IMG_0247.MOV?dl=0" target="_blank">hands</a>. This allowed students to look at their designs and make changes before finalizing them.<br />
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Merge's Object Viewer turns objects into 3D models without a 3D printer. The future is bright for these Panter Elementary School students as they go to compete in <a href="https://inventureprize.gatech.edu/" target="_blank">Georiga Tech InVenture Competition</a>.<br />
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Special thank you to:<br />
Karyn Hunt, Panter ES Venture Teacher<br />
Debbie Kelly, Paulding County School District, Gifted Coordinator<br />
Tara Cole, Paulding County School District, Gifted Lead Teacher<br />
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<br />Nisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06536276448728502823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765447527373543444.post-37176179119295715982019-01-21T16:58:00.004-08:002019-02-08T11:39:24.093-08:00Merge AR Bringing MakerSpace Creations to Life<br />
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Twas the week before Thanksgiving when all thro' the school, not a person was stirring, not even a child. Ms. Gray's students were nestled all snug in their desks as visions of turkeys danced in their heads. Not just ordinary turkeys, but ones that had life, thanks to Merge's AR and Tinkercad's variety of shapes. In this <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/aa8518l15bx70cb/Video.MOV?dl=0" target="_blank">video</a>, as one can see, Tinkercad students build with glee. As unique as the students themselves, the one-of-a-kind Tinkercad turkeys filled the design cloud.<br />
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Engineering Design process is pivotal in Ms. Gray's STEM class. Students build models of turkeys via Tinkercad. Merge's AR <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/d9f8o6zvheze8qf/Video%20%281%29.MOV?dl=0" target="_blank">Object Viewer</a> app brought each prototype to life (see image below) as turkeys were held, twisted, and turned students lent an examining eye. Questions abound. Do they attach to the base? Is each turkey up to design specifications? Are they too big? Time to go back and improve. The beauty of Merge Cube's Object Viewer app? It acts as a 3D printer print preview. Who doesn't love a helpful print preview? Another benefit of the app is its capability to act as an augmented reality project preview for schools that don't have access to 3D printers.<br />
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A special thank you to Ms. Alicia Gray, STEM Teacher, Paulding County School District for sharing her lesson. Follow Ms. Gray on Twitter and Instagram @stemdaywithgray<br />
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Hello everyone! I'm today's guest blogger- with a post you won't want to skip!<br />
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Our topic is Maker Bookmarks, as you probably saw by the title. Making these handy place-savers is fun, easy, and highly customizable, so let's get to making!<br />
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Here are the materials I used to create this project:<br />
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You'll definitely want to invest in some 3-Doodler molds to get started. These are rubber, which is perfect for peeling off your design. I used the Shapes and Symbols molds, but other fun animals and shapes are available as well. Truly a simple process. Of course, you can always freehand the design if you would like, but the molds helped me because I'm not an artist by any means. These molds work by filling the shape using the 3-Doodler, waiting about 30 seconds for it to dry completely, then peeling it off. That simple!<br />
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When I say these bookmarks are totally customizable, I mean it! You can make these as simple or complicated as you like, which makes this project a fun one for kids as well as adults. Once you have made a shape, feel free to get creative and combine multiple of your creations to make other designs. For example, I made a flower using a circle for the center, in which 8 ovals branched out to form multicolored petals, as shown below. To attach the shapes, use more 3-Doodler plastic on the back of the design.<br />
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The final step is to attach your design to a paperclip. I prefer the jumbo-size so that the paperclip is not entirely taken up by the design, therefore still able to clip onto paper. Attach the clip and your design by using 3-Doodler plastic, then hold the two together until dry. Ta-da! Your unique DIY bookmark is ready to be used- so get to reading! These would also make adorable gifts for teacher appreciation or your bookworm friend.<br />
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Here are a few bookmarks that I have made:<br />
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<br />Nisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06536276448728502823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765447527373543444.post-16153377955174250622017-04-13T09:42:00.003-07:002018-04-19T11:07:54.152-07:00Buzzz...BristleBots in Motion<br />
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Have you heard of <a href="http://www.bristlebots.org/" target="_blank">Bristlebots</a>? They are made up of toothbrush heads, a battery and page motor. And the best part, they are super <a href="http://ds-assets.pbskids.org/diy/bristlebot-english.pdf" target="_blank">easy</a> for students to assemble. Not only do these tiny microrobots fit with math and science standards, but the soft skills such as perseverance, problem solving, collaboration, communication, team building abound. #growthmindset<br />
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This image from <a href="http://learnobots.com/learnobots-brush-bot/" target="_blank">LearnOBots</a> has lots of creative character. Students could design book characters. The bot could run across an ELA story map<br />
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<br />Nisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06536276448728502823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765447527373543444.post-43079181286515396252016-08-03T17:52:00.005-07:002018-04-17T15:40:13.906-07:00Why I Love Working at KSU iTeachI really enjoy quotes. Some push me. Others make me smile. While some downright make me laugh. Like this meme. Can I get an Amen?<br />
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<a href="http://bagwell.kennesaw.edu/centers/iteach" target="_blank">KSU iTeach</a> provides opportunities to transform learning EVERYDAY. With @stephsteph83 at the helm, helping teachers personalize learning with data driven instruction coupled with targeted instruction, student ownership, reflection, and digital integrated content which ultimately impacts student achievement becomes a reality. A mouthful, right? Translated, working with teachers to seamlessly integrate blended learning into the curriculum in a way that meets the needs of every student. <br />
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The most rewarding piece? When a student makes a connection, takes ownership and soars. Perfect example, our first <a href="https://www.tackk.com/makercamp16" target="_blank">Maker Camp</a> launched this summer. A past blog post on our <a href="http://techgal2.blogspot.com/2016/07/the-mindset-of-maker-educator-ksu.html" target="_blank">Maker Camp</a>. Our station theme was coding. At the <a href="http://ozobot.com/" target="_blank">Ozobot</a> rotation, day one, campers learned coding basics, ran a few practice mazes. Campers were semi-interested. Every day we added new challenges. On the third day, the challenge consisted of making DIY skins for their Ozobots. Picture hot glue guns, buttons, fabric, pipe cleaners, and any other embellishment you can imagine. Campers decorated their skins anyway their imagination lead. Some made mice, others made cats, others rockstars, the sky was the limit. Can you say STE(A)M? Adding the "art" and "personalized" piece, this station came alive for these campers. Campers were designing everything from coded concert halls to vacation spots. The ozobot became "real-world", authentic, they got it. The proverbial light went off. That day will go down in the history books for me. A day full of reward. Coding was embraced. They were playing, while learning and didn't even realize it. Just one of the many reasons I love my job.<br />
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<br />Nisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06536276448728502823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765447527373543444.post-44484580005675074312016-07-01T10:14:00.004-07:002016-08-04T08:41:12.131-07:00The Mindset of a Maker Educator - KSU iTeach and Horizon's Maker Camp<br />
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The <a href="http://www.makereducation.com/" target="_blank">Maker Movement</a> is taking education by storm. Why is this movement so important? According to NewsWeek's article, "Creativity Crisis", student creativity test scores (Torrence's IQ Test) had been rising until 1990, since then a <a href="http://www.livescience.com/15535-children-creative.html" target="_blank">steady decline</a>. Most apparent in grades K-5. Why? In the 1990's we saw more <a href="http://www.brighthub.com/education/homework-tips/articles/123405.aspx" target="_blank">technology growth</a> than ever. The decade of the '90's introduced the World Wide Web, the Pentium Processor, and electric cars to name of few. Our students were consuming more than producing. The remedy? Get them creating again. Let's bring back the American Ingenuity. America is known for it's great inventors, specialists in figuring out new ways of doing things. A problem solving nation.<br />
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Leave it to the KSU iTeach Center, to make a mark on developing future creative genius's. The next cancer curer, expert reverse brain engineer, skilled cybercrime/cyberterrorism programmer. Creativity is a major component in thinking like an engineer. KSU iTeach Center, takes our job seriously transforming the lives of students through STEAM (science, technology, arts, engineering and math).<br />
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Horizon's Maker Camp was no exception. Our staff, worked with rising 1st graders to integrate Maker Camp with an emphasis on Coding. A special thanks to our team members, Kris McBride <a class="ProfileHeaderCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav" href="https://twitter.com/bebemom" style="background: rgb(245, 248, 250); color: #8899a6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 14px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #8899a6; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="background: rgb(245, 248, 250); font-size: 14px; line-height: 14px;">@</span></span><span class="u-linkComplex-target" style="background: rgb(245 , 248 , 250); color: #8899a6; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 14px; text-decoration: none;">bebemom</span></a><span style="color: #8899a6; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: #f5f8fa; font-size: 14px; line-height: 14px;">, </span></span>Leigh Martin <a class="ProfileHeaderCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav" href="https://twitter.com/leighmlibrarian" style="background: rgb(245, 248, 250); color: #8899a6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 14px; text-decoration: none !important;">@<span class="u-linkComplex-target">leighmlibrarian</span></a><span style="background-color: #f5f8fa; color: #8899a6; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 14px;"> </span>and Helen Maddox <a class="ProfileHeaderCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav" href="https://twitter.com/ITTechCafe" style="background: rgb(245, 248, 250); color: #8899a6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 14px; outline: 0px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #8899a6; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="background: rgb(245, 248, 250); font-size: 14px; line-height: 14px;">@</span></span><span class="u-linkComplex-target" style="background: rgb(245 , 248 , 250); color: #8899a6; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 14px; outline: 0px; text-decoration: underline;">ITTechCafe</span></a> who helped to make these student's day.<br />
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What did our campers learn at Horizon's ? Campers were introduced to what it looked like to be a Maker. Station Rotation allowed campers to rotate between the Sphero, Osmos Coding, and Ozobots. After round one of rotations campers read stories by the amazing Leigh Martin, on big ideas and makers. The last round concluded with STEAM challenges at each stop, Sphero, Osmos Coding, and Ozobots. Want to learn more? Read our <a href="https://www.smore.com/cbd6p" target="_blank">S'more flier</a>.<br />
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The first <a href="http://bagwell.kennesaw.edu/centers/iteach" target="_blank">KSU iTeach Center </a>Maker Camp was a huge success. Twenty campers grade K-5th marched through the doors of Kennesaw Hall ready to create. <a href="https://drive.google.com/a/ksuiteach.org/file/d/0ByO1YOIjbLpkWG5RMEptWUNydTA/view" target="_blank">What is a Maker</a>? A <a href="http://makerfaire.com/maker-movement/" target="_blank">maker</a> uses their imagination and materials (both techie and non-techie) around their environment to solve problems or invent something new. Our unique camp provided <a href="http://makezine.com/2015/09/10/maker-camp-best-way-to-spend-summer/" target="_blank">campers with makerspace,</a> a collaborative environment to design, prototype, and created manufactured works which would not be possible to individual working in spaces alone.</div>
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Camp kicked off in true camp fashion: Tie Dye Shirts</div>
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Campers learned what it meant to be a <a href="https://youtu.be/75okexRzWMk" target="_blank">maker</a>. Using books from our <a href="http://goo.gl/s9cFwz" target="_blank">Maker Bookshelf</a>, campers followed characters such as Rosie and her dream to be an engineer, Iggy and his passion for architecture, and a little girl and her canine assistant. But most of all they learned a maker never gives up. Making ideas out of your brain can be hard, says Kid President. Get a dream, get a goal and go for it. At the end of the week campers shared their thoughts on <a href="https://drive.google.com/a/ksuiteach.org/file/d/0ByO1YOIjbLpkWG5RMEptWUNydTA/view" target="_blank">what a maker is...</a></div>
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Campers cracked the Osmos latest, Coding game. Coding teaches logic and problem solving in a digital gaming environment. </div>
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STEAM education becomes real and innovate with the Ozobot in hand. The Ozobot is a tiny robot programmed to read lines. The lines are hand coded by kids. Codes can be created offline (using good 'ole fashioned paper), on the the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ozobot/id910831867?mt=8" target="_blank">app</a>, or the <a href="http://ozoblockly.com/" target="_blank">Ozoblockly</a> coding editor. Take it a step further by personalizing the robots DIY skins. Which is what inspired our campers. <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/ioy43jaj2i9d34k/IMG_2676.mov?dl=0" target="_blank">Who wants to dance?</a> Meet us at the disco party followed by a trip to the Bahamas. Oh the places the Ozobot will go. Once they learned they could bring their Ozobot to life, they designed discos, cities, market places, vacation spots all with coded mazes for Ozobot to follow.</div>
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Sphero is an app enabled robotic ball. Combined with the Tickle App campers coded the Sphero to run obstacle courses. Who's Sphero is faster? <a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8_gYNkGGXNsRXd0UmJReGlkTFU" target="_blank">Camper "J"</a> explains how the Sphero works.</div>
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We loved the "giant sized" Jenga blocks. <a href="http://www.elementaryshenanigans.com/2011/07/fill-my-bucketron-clark-style.html" target="_blank">Thanks to Hope King, from Ron Clark Academy</a> for letting us borrow them. You have inspired us to make a set! They made the obstacle super challenging.</div>
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Campers unleashed their creative juices while learning about parallel and serial circuits. Who doesn't like to mold modeling clay and add a few lights, motors and sounds? Check out <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/ou77ox6cdgy8zf8/squishycircuits.mp4?dl=0" target="_blank">Camper "C's" </a>creation.</div>
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Lights! Camera! Action! Campers wrote scripted and took their show on the road with Do Ink's chroma key feature. Do you recognize these stars?</div>
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<br />Nisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06536276448728502823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765447527373543444.post-35086802313983436522016-06-07T07:36:00.003-07:002018-04-17T17:12:17.171-07:00Ford STEM VisitSTEM in action at Ford ES<br />
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What a treat to see real word, hands on project based learning in action at <a href="http://www.cobbk12.org/ford/STEAM.aspx" target="_blank">Ford Elementary</a>. Mrs. Cauffiel, an enthusiastic, dedicated STEM teacher, shared Ford's STEM certification journey. Evolving from (just to name a very few) the learning commons (area in the media center), <a href="http://www.eie.org/" target="_blank">engineering in elementary</a>, organization of parent volunteers, to the amazing display of 5th grade hydroponics display, no stone was left unturned in this STEM rollout. <br />
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Did you know for every student that has a STEM background they have four jobs to choose from and for those that have no STEM background are competing with three others for the same job. <br />
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Wow! Does that land on you like it does me? Spiraling with questions. How can we give our students the competitive edge? What would adding the <a href="http://www.eie.org/overview/engineering-design-process" target="_blank">engineering design process</a> to my classroom projects look like? How can I leverage the <a href="http://www.p21.org/" target="_blank">P21</a> resources to engage my students? What prompts <a href="http://bie.org/blog/resource_list_sustained_inquiry_in_pbl" target="_blank">sustained inquiry</a>? How can I foster inquiry? Where would I start with <a href="http://bie.org/blog/what_does_it_take_for_a_project_to_be_authentic" target="_blank">authentic real word problem solving in my classroom</a>? How could <a href="http://bie.org/" target="_blank">Project Based Learning </a>promote lifelong learning? A culture of inquiry and innovation.<br />
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A few things really "stuck" with me on the visit. STEM focus days. At the end of each quarter, students participate in STEM related activities. What a wonderful time to bring in field experts. In person, google hangouts, or skype. Learning spaces redefined with "<a href="https://www.steelcase.com/products/collaboration/mediascape/" target="_blank">mediascapes</a>",which reminded me of Starbucks. Screaming communication and collaboration. Ford's media center is called the Learning Commons. Rethinking school culture. Creating a 21st Century Learning mindset.<br />
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The project based learning/STEM projects were carefully design and executed. The one pictured below is the Hydroponics Project designed by the 5th grade class, under the leadership of the knowledgeable Mrs. Cauffiel. And it does't end there, one grade hatched chicken eggs and with the help of the environmental coordinator designed a chicken coop. Another grade level rescued a habitat. <br />
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If you are in the area, a STEM Tour should be on your list for sure. Contact <a href="mailto:Colleen.Cauffiel@cobbk12.org" target="_blank">Mrs. Cauffiel</a> for more information. <br />
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<br />Nisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06536276448728502823noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765447527373543444.post-11946132959836587952016-06-05T17:34:00.001-07:002016-06-05T17:44:56.618-07:00Learning Spaces Redesigned: Center for Classroom Innovation<br />
The Georgia Department of Education boasts a classroom with new design in mind. The <a href="https://www.gadoe.org/Technology-Services/Instructional-Technology/Pages/Center-for-Classroom-Innovation.aspx" target="_blank">Center for Classroom Innovation</a> leaves no stone unturned. With the knowledgeable, <a href="mailto:chlee@doe.k12.ga.us" target="_blank">Chara Lee</a> our tour focused on pedagogy, technology, and space. Yes, all three in one silver bullet. Active, flexible learning space combined with the 21st Century Super C's (communication, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking) is the secret behind this design. As documented, in<a href="https://www.steelcase.com/discover/information/education/active-learning-center-grant/" target="_blank"> Active Learning Spaces</a>, research supports a multi-sensory approach to teaching and learning. <a href="http://www.ascd.org/Publications/Books/Overview/A-Teachers-Guide-to-Multisensory-Learning.aspx" target="_blank">Studies</a> show active learing spaces increase engagement, promotes deeper participation, maximizes student achievement and elevates the idea that learning is fun. <a href="https://www.steelcase.com/content/uploads/2015/01/Steelcase-Education-Insights-Guide-Version-4.pdf" target="_blank">Active Learning Spaces</a> says, "just as there are a variety ways in which we learn, there must also be a variety of spaces in which learning occurs." Let's take a virtual tour of the spaces that were featured in the Center of Classroom for Innovation.<br />
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<b>Campfire Space</b><br />
Features a round post-it note paper table. Let the round table ideas flow. Complete with movable dividers, comfortable seating, and <a href="http://store.steelcase.com/seating/lounge/buoy" target="_blank">buoy chairs</a>. Buoy chairs as active as the students. They are adjust according to size. Flexible lighting features make this space a desirable learning cove. Note: depending on fabric of the dividers, after looking at for a long period of time can cause dizziness.<br />
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Otherwise known as Starbucks or the group meeting area. Perfect for whole group instruction. Elevating content and collaboration is key in this space. Skyping an field expert or sharing a group presentation are a few of the many learning activities in this scape. The hockey puck connector (shown below) allows a student to hook up their device to show the audience. Folds up discretly in the middle of the table for stow away storage. The sofa is microfiber. Easy to clean. Lumbar support is positioned just right for maximum sofa comfort.</div>
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A desk suitable for the right and left handed student. Adjustable desk height. Students can comfortably sit backward in the seats with flexibility in mind.</div>
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Rolling Teacher Desk with Laptop Stand<br />
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Teachers can be where their students are with this rolling desk. Complete with customizable drawers, hooks, modesty panel, and moving arm platform for tablets and laptops. <br />
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<a href="http://store.steelcase.com/tables-desks/tables/verb-chevron" target="_blank">The Verb Chevron Table</a><br />
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One of my favorites - the chevron verb table. Designed for mobility and collaboration. The verb allows for a line of sight to person next to you. The dry erase board hangs on the nodes at each table. Easily transferable to tracts on the wall for presentation.<br />
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<br />Nisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06536276448728502823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765447527373543444.post-46348570704277361212016-05-22T04:52:00.000-07:002016-05-22T11:32:05.370-07:00Real World. Authentic. Project Based LearningEngaged, on task and ready to learn from the word go describes Ms. S's classroom. Students want to be in this class. Hands on, real world, authentic learning combined with the upbeat and positive Ms. Singleton, made me want to stay too. All day.<br />
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The attention to detail around the room was second to none. On the wall hung visual reminders such as, post reflections on the blog, group job descriptions, think tank location, what critical thinking looks like in each grade to name a few. Impeccable classroom layout. Rolling tables and chairs for easy placement. Learning stations which included 3D Printing, Apple TV, Chromebook and iPad Carts.<br />
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Welcome to the world of project based learning. Project based learning units aligned with standards along with real life application. Let's dive into a few of these projects. The kindergarten kicked off the year learning about communities. They designed their own Kinderville Community. Using boxes of various shapes and sizes the construction began. Students engineered roads, buildings, places of learning, complete with lakes and parks. Look closely and you could find the students (pictures on index cards) around the community. No detail is overlooked in this PBL classroom, student jobs (pictured below) are decided for each project. Students take their roles seriously. They interview for their positions and share why they would be good in that role. If they do not get the role, they are encouraged, when trying something new you may find you really enjoy it and are good at it. Real life learning.<br />
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Reflection is a big piece of PBL, students are encouraged to blog about their experiences. as John Dewey reminds us, "We do not learn from experience . . . we learn from reflecting on experience.<br />
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<br />Nisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06536276448728502823noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765447527373543444.post-39200056553947762482016-02-14T18:31:00.000-08:002016-02-15T12:48:40.686-08:00LuLu and the Brontosaurus, Fifty Three Pencil, and the iBrainstorm App<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Lulu is the kind of girl who pitches a fit and gets what she wants. And she wants a brontosaurus for her birthday. Does Lulu's birthday wish come true? Read the book to find out.<br />
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For the opening, students used <a href="https://answergarden.ch/" target="_blank">Answer Garden</a> to create a word cloud. See picture below. Students shared main ideas, as students shared the same idea, they enjoyed watching the word get larger.<br />
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As a way of reviewing facts in each chapter, our first grade students use the <a href="http://www.ibrainstormapp.com/" target="_blank">iBrainstorm app</a>, to share their ideas with one another. The app has story map templates, along with a host of concept mapping templates. Students use sticky notes to post their facts about each chapter. When they are finished they can "flick" their sticky notes to another iPad in the room. Did you hear that? Yes, sticky notes fly (transmitted thru the wifi) between iPads. Students choose to accept the note from their peers. After receiving the sticky note, students drag the sticky note fact to the correct chapter.<br />
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<br />Nisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06536276448728502823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765447527373543444.post-88284430166096806122015-10-28T11:51:00.002-07:002015-10-28T11:52:52.671-07:00Versailles trip - très bien<br />
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Students have the opportunity to view the world from their finger tips with the help of <a href="http://www.nearpod.com/virtualfieldtrips/" target="_blank">Nearpod's Virtual Field Trips</a> and hardware from <a href="http://www.unofficialcardboard.com/" target="_blank">Unofficial Google Cardboard</a>. If students are learning about Ancient Greece, they simply grab their togas, google cardboard and nearpod app and off to the Acropolis they go. Time travel never was easier. "I can reach out and touch it, as if I was there." - the voice of a 3rd grader. </div>
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Virtual Reality is not only taking the education world by storm, but also the "real" world. <a href="http://www.theverge.com/2015/10/20/9573165/nyt-vr-new-york-times-cardboard-app" target="_blank">New York Times is parterning with Google</a> to produced the documentary, "Displaced", about uprooted children from the war.</div>
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To read more about how Megan, a 4th grade teacher in Fulton County integrates Nearpod Virtual Field Trips with her classroom, check out her <a href="http://blog.nearpod.com/virtual-field-trips-with-nearpod/" target="_blank">blog</a>.</div>
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The MakerMovement is an umbrella term for the independent inventors, rethinkers, and tinkers. Important for our students, teaching them to think outside the box. Use their imagination. A project without lines. Creation only limited to imagination. A future that is bright for our students. One that is not consuming, but creating.<br />
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Lots of <b>STEAM</b> - Science, Technology, Engineering, ART and Math<br />
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Atlanta has it's <a href="http://makerfaireatl.com/" target="_blank">Maker Faire</a> this weekend. The kids and I tinkered, explored, and invented. <br />
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My super talented and very smart daughter followed the directions on the website to create her very own planets bracelet. So proud of her. She worked hard with a set of crimps and pliers. Well done, HP!<br />
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The kids learned how to make paper. They started with a wire mesh tray in water with loose cotton fibers. The fibers stuck to the wire mesh. Next station required vacuuming the excess water. Last station, iron the paper. Yes, iron for 10 seconds. Very cool indeed. And what is even cooler, Atlanta has it's own world renoun paper museum. <a href="http://www.ipst.gatech.edu/amp/" target="_blank">The Georgia Tech Museum of Paper Making</a>. They have several school programs, from Paper Works, Paper in Our World, Paper Travel to Book Arts. The standards covered are listed on their website. They even custom tailor programs, simply contact the Education Curator.<br />
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<a href="http://www.makershed.com/products/brushbots" target="_blank">Brush Bots</a> or moving toothbrush heads really were amusing. Great for a birthday party or after school club.<br />
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<a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/h/makerfaire" target="_blank">MiniMaker Faire coming soon to a Barnes and Noble Near You</a><br />
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Hello, My Name is Chip<br />
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My son and I are assembling this <a href="http://www.makershed.com/products/pixel-pals-chip" target="_blank">little guy</a> tomorrow. It's one of the several MakerShed projects. When we are done, we will take the challenge to create <a href="http://solderingsunday.com/lesson/build-a-paper-pal-version-of-chip/" target="_blank">paper chip</a>. <br />
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<br />Nisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06536276448728502823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765447527373543444.post-56650459272364869822015-10-03T17:05:00.000-07:002018-04-17T15:51:42.250-07:00Up to You After School - Middle School Club<div style="text-align: center;">
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Out of this world, AMAZING! Incredible. These words seem to do this club injustice. This is one club you will want to learn more about. <br />
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Droves of middle school students attend the Up to You monthly club meeting to learn more about international injustices such as world hunger, poverty, lack of clean water, and human trafficking. On this particular Tuesday, the afternoon bell rings, middle school students pile into the gregarious, up-beat, go-getter, Ms. C. Wood's classroom. The mastermind behind the club. They are learning about social injustices, but not in the typical way. These students learn by doing. Ms. Wood and her outstanding team sponsors (Mrs. B. Wood, Mrs. Sexton, Mrs. Connally, Mrs. Maulding, and Mr. Harris) have ingeniously designed tasks for students to complete while learning about social injustices. <br />
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<b>Today's Topic: Rice Field Slaves</b><br />
On my visit, students began by watching a You Tube Video on a bonded servant (born into slavery) in the rice fields. For 18 hours a day he works separating rice so we can eat it. Yep, that would be the equivalent of two consecutive school days working - in the heat, with no shoes, and little water. Not to mention the verbal and physically abusive conditions. You could hear a pin drop as students watch, moved by the words of this slave - longing for freedom. Eager to learn more. We learn best by doing. Next step? Complete four tasks to simulate the environment/conditions of slavery. Students work in teams of 3 or 4. They have 30 minutes to complete all four tasks. Incentives? Oh yes, Ms. Wood knows how to motivate her middle schoolers if their team is first or second to complete the four tasks they receive a <a href="http://www.kristenjoy.com/tps/" target="_blank">penny necklace</a>. A necklace to serve as a reminder that everyone has value. The winning teams earns $5 to go towards a gift basket for a teacher of their choice. Learn more about the <a href="https://secure.enditmovement.com/" target="_blank">End It Movement</a>.<br />
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<b>Task 1: Digging for Dinner</b><br />
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As students enter they read information pertaining to the task in relation slavery. In this task, Student separate rice from sand, shells, rocks, and dirt for their dinner. A huge bin filled with rice and these other particles are placed on a table, using an aluminium foil pie tin with holes, students sift out rice, enough to make a half cup. A half cup of clean rice that is. Once complete students eagerly get the task signed off and zoom to the next station.<br />
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<b>Task 2: Money Talks</b><br />
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At this task, students optimize bartering skills. In order to receive the ingredients to make dough (salt, flour, water) they have to give something (purse, shoe, phone, etc). Recipe? Nope. Students experiment with various amounts until the ingredients form a dough mixture.<br />
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<b>Task 3: Chasing Waterfalls</b><br />
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Clean water. A luxury we take for granted. Along with many others - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3HrkQaPHAA" target="_blank">First World Problems, Read by Third World People</a>. The challenge: students use a coffee filter to pour dirty water through to get clean water into their water bottle. They need half a water bottle full of clean water for their check off at this task.<br />
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<b>Task 4: Grind it Out</b><br />
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At this task, students are given coffee beans, using lots of creativity and ingenuity they are to quickly make them into coffee grounds.<br />
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Meaningful words from teachers/students<br />
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A teacher says, "I haven't seen this much passion in teaching in a long time."</blockquote>
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A fellow colleague says, "She (Ms. C. Wood) is beyond amazing, she comes up with all these ideas herself."</blockquote>
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A 7th graders perspective " Up to You club is an eye opening interactive club. We do things that other slaves do on a day to day basis. The first club meeting, we had to go fetch water in huge Home Depot buckets and carry it a long way without spilling very much water. (If we had a certain amount full, we received our club shirt). It took forever because my team had to keep stopping to re-grip. I hope that Up to You will continue for a long, long, time."</blockquote>
Oh and all those cute adorable signs? Yes, Ms. C. Wood is not only brilliant in curriculum development and instruction, but a rockstar DIYer!<br />
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We are more than thankful to have her at our middle school. She is admired by colleagues and treasured by students.<br />
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<br />Nisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06536276448728502823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765447527373543444.post-31268195843836025752015-09-20T09:42:00.000-07:002015-09-29T04:40:48.348-07:0021st Century Media Center Extraordinaire <div style="text-align: center;">
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Last week, I got to do something that I rarely get an opportunity to do, but is one of my favorite things! A big thanks to my colleague, Kris, my tour guide. Visit a neighboring school district. What a treat! Wow! Super Wow! Triple Wow! Words can't express enough wow factor for <a href="http://www.mbesmediacenter.com/" target="_blank">Medlock Bridge's Elementary School Media Center</a>. Personalized Learning, Genius Hour, MakerSpace, oh my! Are just the tip of the iceberg in this media center's digital toolbox. A huge shout out to Mrs. Hutchens, MBES Principal, a strong advocate of transforming today's digital learners.<br />
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Ms. Martin, the master mind behind the media center, goes to great lengths to ensure learning for all students. And it doesn't stop there, she ensures teachers are plugged into learning at its fullest potential. Her mission: transformational learning. How? Glad you asked. A few of my highlights:<br />
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1. <b>Personalized Learning Spaces</b><br />
The circle pads were purchased via Scholastic. Search for carpet squares.<br />
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2. <b>Read Across America Garden</b><br />
In honor of Dr.Suess's Read Across Amercia Day, MBES hosts Read Across Medlock Day. Utlizing the one book one school concept. One year they did Tales of Despereaux. Another year "<i>The World According to Humphrey</i>". Complete with the media center's very own hamster. The hamster had his own blog. Check his blog out on their<a href="http://www.mbesmediacenter.com/media-messages-blog" target="_blank"> website</a>. Ms. Martin, started a Truffula garden. Each student who completed their reading log was given a seed. Look at their beautiful garden. Look real close and you can see the rocks the book club painted. Ms. Martin leaves no stone unturned.</div>
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3. <b> </b><b>Digital Citizenship Station - Jenga Blocks</b><br />
Before students are able to use the iPads they must complete 2.5 hours of digital citizenship coursework to earn their digital passport. This station has students trying not to knock the Jenga wall down while carefully taking out a block. Some blocks have questions about digital citizenship. Some questions are turn and talks, others are tips. Every so often a brain break video.<br />
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The entire school participates in the genius hour. This is during their NBI time each day. Each grade level has their own variation. For example, the younger grades may focus on a theme. One grade focused on character traits. The first trait: kindness. The class brainstormed ways they could show kindness. With help from various site and resources engaging students in developing deep questions, <a href="http://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2015/09/21/10-tips-for-launching-an-inquiry-based-classroom/?utm_content=bufferec25e&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer" target="_blank">inquiry based learning</a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wonderopolis%C2%AE-Top-10-Wonders-2013-ebook/dp/B00HHDX640/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1442885164&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=wondertropolis" target="_blank">Wondertropolis</a> aided teachers. Their kindness project, designing and hiding bookmarks for other students to find in the media center. Another class used chalk to write positive words on the 4th grade playground. Older students work on <a href="http://www.geniushour.com/" target="_blank">passion projects</a>. Such as learning to knit or one student learned how to shoot a slingshot in hockey just to name a few. A free guide to the first <a href="http://www.angelamaiers.com/2015/09/genius-hour-an-apprenticeship-to-citizenship/" target="_blank">20 days of Genius Hour</a> with interactives.</div>
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The vegetable garden is the product of the 2nd grade genius hour. They researched various gardens, including a sound garden, made with real instruments. The final step included designing a presentation to the governing PTA board for funding. And this year, the project is underway.</div>
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<br />Nisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06536276448728502823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765447527373543444.post-56963945658394045062015-09-14T18:25:00.001-07:002015-09-16T07:51:07.191-07:00Additions to Bingo Baker - Change Grid Size and Adding Images<br />
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A few posts ago, Bingo Baker was mentioned. After working with a few primary teachers the topic came up of creating smaller boards and adding images for our "littles." Mr. Bingo Baker developer was awesome, he heard our request and went to work. Guess what? A week later, the option of a 5x5 grid or 3x3 and inserting images. How's that for customer service?<br />
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<br />Nisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06536276448728502823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765447527373543444.post-34799465041886662302015-09-05T08:14:00.000-07:002015-10-03T20:18:36.689-07:00TKES TAP Performance Standard 8: Academically Challenging Environment<br />
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As part of the Race to the Top Initiative (RT3), Georgia, in collaboration with RT3 Districts, educational partners, and the Evaluation Task Force Committee, developed a new effectiveness system for teacher evaluation and professional growth. It was piloted in 2012 and currently has been launched. <br />
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The TAPS consists of five domains and ten standards. Standard eight, Academically Challenging Environments, characterizes the teacher created a student-centered, academic environment in which teaching and learning occur at high levels and students are self directed learners. An example, the teacher conveys the message that mistakes should be embraced as a valuable part of learning. Other wise known in twitter circles, as growth mindsets. Growth mindsets teach students to persevere through a problem. These statements are helpful for parents, too. Thank you, <a href="https://twitter.com/Primary_Ed" target="_blank">@Primary_Ed</a> for the awesome presentation of self statements.<br />
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<br />Nisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06536276448728502823noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765447527373543444.post-91693137278473573462015-08-21T07:05:00.000-07:002015-08-21T07:23:45.090-07:00TechEds Awarded District of Distinction<br />
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TechEds, Innovative Professional Development Initiative Earns<br />
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Before the <strong><a href="http://www.districtadministration.com/dod/awards/paulding-county-school-district-techeds-model-classroom-project" style="color: #005c96;" target="_blank">Paulding County School District</a></strong> launched the TechEds program in 2014, 33 percent of teachers reported using technology monthly or less frequently in the classroom. The Georgia district was falling behind on technology integration, a problem leaders combatted with a rigorous professional development program that included six days of training, ongoing individual coaching, and continuous virtual learning. <span style="font-size: 14.6666669845581px;">The effort was a resounding success. Today, 100 percent of teachers in the district report using technology on a daily or weekly basis, and they say their students are using it, too.</span></div>
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Sitting for long periods of time can be a challenge for our young learners and for us adults, too! So when given a chance to make learning fun and get the wiggles out, count me in! <a href="https://bingobaker.com/" target="_blank"> Bingo Baker</a>, is an online bingo board creator. And it's free. The free option allows you to create as many boards as you would like. If you want to edit your bingo boards or print more than 8 at a time, you can pay to become a member for $14.95 for life. I am using Bingo Baker Boards for Getting to Know You (G2KU) activities in my trainings. </div>
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To add an element of technology fun, I have created a QR Code for teachers to scan to play bingo on their iPads or Tablets. The cool part? Each time the QR Code is scanned a new Bingo Board is generated. So no two students have the same board. Students simply tap on the square on their device it turns yellow, if tapped again it will return to white. Need another board? Simply refresh.</div>
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Who remembers the old dot matrix printers? ( I am showing my age on this one) You know the ones we used in college computer labs that required switching the printer to print from Computer A, Computer B, C or D. Am I getting a few nods?<br />
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So why not try this same concept for an iPad and computer? At the teacher station (hooked to a classroom overhead projector) often switching back and forth between the monitor and iPad can be a bit troublesome taking out the VGA cord from the computer and hooking into the dongel to display the iPad screen on the projector. I use the dongel below for the iPad2 to project on the screen.<br />
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Simply place the VGA Cable from the computer to the I/O (input/output) of the data switchbox. Place the pictured cable below in the A or B and connect one to the dongel on the iPad and the other to the computer.<br />
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The data switch boxes typically come with 4 of these male to male end cables.<br />
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<br />Nisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06536276448728502823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765447527373543444.post-25652905915222504442015-07-11T08:27:00.002-07:002015-07-11T16:21:21.283-07:00Adding Color to The Noun Project IconsAt the #ISTE2015 Conference I was introduced to this AMZING noun repository site called <a href="https://thenounproject.com/">The Noun Project</a>. There are tons of free icon-like clipart. Create a free login to download. There are three options for downloading these beauties. First, free with the credit to the author embedded in the clipart. Second, purchase single uses of the clipart. Thirdly, purchase a monthly or yearly license for unlimited clipart downloads. For more details, see the <a href="https://thenounproject.com/accounts/upgrade/">pricing guide</a>. Below is the free example with image credit.<br />
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Another super cool trick I learned from <a href="http://learninginhand.com/1000">Tony Vincent's session on images</a> was how to recolor the images. Tony shows how to recolor them using Method Draw. See Tony's step-by-steps <a href="http://learninginhand.com/blog/recolor-the-noun-project-icons">here</a>. I wanted to try recoloring with <a href="http://www.picmonkey.com/">PicMonkey</a>. </div>
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How cool is this? Do you know how many times images are used in education? From teacher presentations, student presentations, digital storytelling, comic strips, book reports, to claymation, and the list goes on and on. </div>
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1. Choose Design in PicMonkey, select square</div>
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4. Open clipart from The Noun Project</div>
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5. Recolor with image editing dialogue box</div>
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6. Change translucency if desired.</div>
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<br />Nisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06536276448728502823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765447527373543444.post-27070778249444064772015-07-08T12:55:00.002-07:002015-07-11T16:21:33.113-07:00<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">Guess what I learned this week? How to create visual QR Codes with </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="nofollow" style="background: 0px 0px rgb(255, 255, 255); box-sizing: border-box; color: #f69723; cursor: pointer; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;" target="_blank">Visualead</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;"> then edit with </span><a href="http://www.picmonkey.com/?skyscraper=1&utm_expid=54526581-12.TVqKZaxFSZGMzymDm3Q8RQ.1&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F" rel="nofollow" style="background: 0px 0px rgb(255, 255, 255); box-sizing: border-box; color: #c47008; cursor: pointer; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">PicMonkey</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">. These could be created for open house with a link to your class website. Imagine the possibilities. How would you use it with your students? Parents? Community? At the time these were created, the free account allowed for 3 visual QR Codes with ads. Really like it? Want more? Here is the </span><a href="http://www.visualead.com/pricing/" rel="nofollow" style="background: 0px 0px rgb(255, 255, 255); box-sizing: border-box; color: #c47008; cursor: pointer; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Pricing</a> guide.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">How to Create a QR Code using a photograph: </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">1. Create an account with </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="nofollow" style="background: 0px 0px rgb(255, 255, 255); box-sizing: border-box; color: #f69723; cursor: pointer; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;" target="_blank">Visualead</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">. Easiest to sign in with a Google Acocunt. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">2. Select Dashboard, Create QR Code </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">3. For the one above, I chose the Website URL QR Code (first one). Depending on the type of QR code created, choose accordingly. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">4. Copy and paste the URL code into the box. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">5. Upload your photograph - select large pink box at the top of the page. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">6. Edit QR Code - can have some fun with this. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">2. Choose Touch Up, Computer </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">4. Click on frames on the left. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">5. Select a few borders- Simple Edge, Drop Shadow, etc. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">6. Test the QR code to be sure it works after frames - it should with no problem, but I always like to test it. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">7. Select save at the top. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">8. It's ready to be imported into Word, Powerpoint, etc. Then printed for distribution. </span><br />
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