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Coding & Computational Thinking – Beyond the Makerspace
In this session, teachers will learn the basics of block based coding and how to make use of mathematical principles to create content of and for learning. Coding is cross curricular. Participants will engage in hands on development of work samples appropriate to subjects, grade level, and classroom makeup. Assessment is not about final products, …
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Makey Makey Makerspace
Description: Getting kids to tinker, make and create content is a growing trend in education as we move towards a global market of innovative problem solvers. In this session participants will explore “makerspaces” with a technological focus using Makey Makeys & Raspberry Pis. Get those creative juices flowing! Audience: Grades 4-8 Resources: Seymour Papert on …
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Teacher-Librarianship: Together for Learning on the Job
This session brings together teacher-librarians to explore issues relevant to their practice. Questions that will be explored include: How do school library professionals transform their libraries into Library Learning Commons? What human and digital resources can we access critically to enhance our teaching practices and thereby help our students learn? When do teacher-librarians have the …