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At the Root
STEM, a major buzz word in the world of education and elsewhere. From iPad probes to rockets, LEGO robotics to 3D printers, STEM represents a new way to think about and learn science and math. STEM...
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Agency at First LEGO League
This weekend FLL (First LEGO League) regionals took place all over the country. I took my team to Estherville. This was our first year and it blew us away. I mean robots are awesome, right, but...
View ArticleEdTech Santa
Lately when I have entered schools it’s been edtech Christmas. I bring robots, a 3D printer, or some new app or iPad accessory and everyone including teachers are engaged like children on Christmas...
View ArticleInnovative Educator Interview: Sarah Binder, Stratford (IA) Community Schools
I’m kicking off a new blog series in which I interview innovative educators in our region and around the world. First up, Sarah Binder, Superintendent and Elementary Principal of Stratford CSD! 1. You...
View ArticleShoes Don’t Dunk a Ball
If you haven’t seen the movie, Like Mike, watch this movie trailer. As you see in the movie, Calvin got Air Jordan shoes to be able to play on a NBA team just like Michael Jordan. Now take this same...
View ArticleWhat makes a quality STEM activity? Find out in 5 days!
Hope you’ll join Mike Anderson and me for our K12Online presentation on October 30! Related posts: Intel’s safe, protective, teacher-oriented education tablet? I received an email from a publicist...
View ArticleA Square Peg in a Round Hole
Isn’t this the type of problem with which we should engage students? YES!! I love this scene from Apollo 13 and not just because I’ve always had a thing for space exploration, whether human or...
View ArticleAC-T Maker Experience #makerdot
This year’s AC-T #makerdot experience served as an awesome opportunity to model design thinking, immerse students and educators into making as a means of learning and creating, as well as serve as...
View ArticleHour of Code, PACS Elementary Celebrates, Guest Post: Susan Oehlertz
Technology Integrationist, Susan Oehlertz, orchestrated and supported an awesome week filled with coding for elementary students! Not only do I appreciate her use of Adobe Slate in her recap of the...
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DIY with NEH
Last Friday I got to visit the Northeast Hamilton 3rd grade class! They are starting to explore the app DIY – a place for kids to explore, make, create, design, build, draw – you get the picture. While...
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Intro to Engineering at WCHS
Last week I stopped in to visit Ben Jass’s Intro to Engineering class at Webster City High School. If you’ve ever wondered what I want a model classroom to look like, this was it. His students were...
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