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2015 2015-Maker Ed

There is Now a 5th Law of Robotics

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Presenter: Harrison McCoy
Location: Arlington, Texas
@drharrisonmccoy

Presentation Title: There is Now a 5th Law of Robotics

Presentation Description: “Who doesn’t love a robot? Viewers at this session will learn how to add robotics to their makerspace with the Lego Mindstorm EV3 robots. Regardless of grade level robotics can ignite the imagination and capture the attention of almost any student.

Link to presentation’s supporting documents:
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Additional Information:

http://theothereduguy.blogspot.com/

 

 

2015 2015-Maker Ed

Creator’s Studio

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Presenter: John Umekubo
Location: Pacific Palisades, CA, USA
@jumekubo

Presentation Title: Creator’s Studio

Presentation Description: Creator’s Studio is a 7th/8th grade elective course taught by John Umekubo, Director of Technology for St. Matthew’s Parish School. This video explores the essential elements of this course, from electronics, to mechanical motion, and robotics. Students work through these three modules before taking on their own personal project. Hear reflections from the instructor and students as you view a number of sample student projects.

Link to presentation’s supporting documents:
http://creatorsstudio.org

Additional Information:
Course blog can be found at http://www.creatorsstudio.org/course-blog. For more information on PBL at St. Matthew’s, here are two more project websites: DEEP, Diving Enrichment Education Program and The Lucas Scholars Program.

 

2014 2014-STEAM

What Makes a Quality STEM Activity?

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Presenter: Mike Anderson & Scott McLeod
Location: Iowa
@MikeAnderson_34 and @mcleod

Presentation Description: To create high quality STEM learning opportunities several factors must be considered. Is it hands-on? Do students have the opportunity to collaborate? Is significant content and conceptual understanding uncovered through the activity? Join us as we talk about these factors and others, their importance, and explore STEM activities that exhibit them at work.

Link to presentation’s supporting documents:
http://rethinkredesign.org/stuff-weve-done/k12-online-2014/

2013 Building Learning

Building Learning Keynote – Making the Case for Making in Schools

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Presenter: Sylvia Martinez and Gary Stager
Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
@smartinez
@GaryStager

 

Presentation Title: Building Learning Keynote – Making the Case for Making in Schools

Presentation Description: The Maker Movement is a revolutionary global collaboration of people learning to solve problems with modern tools and technology. Adults and children are combining new technologies and timeless craft traditions to create exciting projects and control their world. The implications are profound for schools and districts concerned with engaging students, maintaining relevance, and preparing children to solve problems unanticipated by the curriculum. The technological game-changers of 3D printing, physical computing and computer science require and fuel transformations in the learning environment. K-12 educators can adapt the powerful technology and “can do” maker ethos to revitalize learner-centered teaching and learning in all subject areas.

Link to presentation’s supporting documents:
http://inventtolearn.com/resources

2010-Kicking It Up a Notch

Robo Fusion

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Presenter: Joe Bires
Location: Haddonfield, NJ
Link to presenter’s K12Online Ning Profile page

Presentation Title: Robo Fusion

Presentation Description: This K12online presentation discusses the use of robotics in education to reinvent curriculum and reinvigorate learning.

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Link to presentation’s supporting documents:
http://edtechleadership.com/wordpress3/?p=1181

Additional Information:
www.edtechleadership.com