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Coding & Inquiry – Determining Integer Operation Rules Through Observation
In this challenge, students can code an app to determine the rules for addition, subtraction, multiplication or division of two integers. Classroom application: After building this Scratch app, have...
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Coding: Developing Rigorous Thinkers
I may have caused some tension on Saturday when I sent this tweet. In no way was I suggesting we shouldn’t teach writing (or any other subject). Teaching kids to code means to make them think and solve...
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Coding Random Letter Games With Scratch
In this challenge we are going to create a Stopwatch (Countdown timer) and Random Letter Generator using Scratch. Big Ideas: Computational Thinking (logical reasoning, debugging) Mathematical Thinking...
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#CTMindset Vlog Series Episode 10 – Microsoft #HackTheClassroom Makerspace
This clip is from the Microsoft #HackTheClassroom webinar recorded live from Redmond, WA on September 24, 2016.
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Technology Gives All Kids a Fair Chance
Sigh. Last week someone very near and dear to me reached out for some advice. Her son has just begun High School and is adjusting to the new workload. He hadn’t experienced much with regards to...
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Connect – Canada’s Learning & Technology Conference
Recorded live at Connect’s annual conference in Niagara Falls – April, 2015.
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Coding a Simulator: Particle Theory & Heat
In this activity we are coding a particle theory simulator using Geometry that shows how particles speed up when heated. Source: http://static.nsta.org/files/ss1403_10.pdf Big Ideas: Computational...
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#HackLearning – Tabletop Arcade Project #STEM
In this activity we are going to mod a Ms. Pac Man TV game, iCade, batteries and wire to make a tabletop arcade. Materials: Ms. Pac Man Plug N Play TV Game iCade Speaker Wire Speaker Paint 5″ LCD...
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Maker is a Culture, Not a Space
Makerspace is a growing trend in education that requires aligned pedagogical beliefs and philosophies, but unfortunately gets implemented without much foundation, research or understanding of...
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Coding the Pythagorean Theorem #CTMindset
In this activity we will build an app that determines the hypotenuse when given side lengths of a right angle triangle. Check out the activity below:
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A Fair Chance For Learning: BIT Edition #FCLedu
A Fair Chance For Learning: BIT Edition Ignite Event Empower Innovators. Inspire Educators. Transform Learning. Register here:...
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Coding an Interactive Map of Canada
In this activity we are going to code an interactive map of Canada. Thanks to Ryan Smith (@ryan_psmith) for the lesson plan. This. Totally This. https://t.co/bDapD4WPxM — Brian Aspinall...
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Coding an App: Perfect Squares and Square Roots
In this activity we will build an app that 1) generates the first 10 perfect squares and 2) prompts the user to determine the square root of one of them, chosen at random. To begin, create a variable....
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Coding an Unfair Coin With MicroBit
In this activity we will code an unfair coin to demonstrate probability with the MicroBit. It was announced this morning that MicroBit is launching an educational foundation and educators across the...
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So long, Vine
Well, there you have it. Once toted as a ‘game changer’ for education, it is time to say goodbye to Vine. Here are a few “best ever” in the kids category according to someone other than me.
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The Importance of Mental Health: Remembering Amy Winehouse
When Back to Black landed 10 years ago today (October 27, 2006), some dismissed Winehouse as little more than a novelty. Here was a tatted-up, boozed-out Brit bringing hip-hop vernacular into vintage...
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Hello World – A Coding Journey!
Follow me on a year long journey exploring coding in Canadian schools. This video is a part of the requirements for my MPED Capstone project at Western University. This documentary will recount a full...
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Genius Hour – Looking Back to Move Forward
The Reggio Emilia Approach is an innovative and inspiring approach to early childhood education which values the child as strong, capable and resilient; rich with wonder and knowledge. Every child...
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