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One day, some kids journeyed in the wilds of the city when they met a lady selling slushies. They all ate their slushies quickly and by the time, they got to the library, they were like little foxes, jumpy and mischievous. What they wanted most was still food, so the librarian said she would give them some. Only if they completed her challenges. Groaning, the kids set forth to code, solder, build, create beats, and craft. They beat every challenge faster and better than before! They couldn't stop talking about what they made. As it was time to go, the librarian smiled. She knew that these students were smart, resourceful and one day, would light up the world!                But first, they'd get a nibble of their snack.

Music is Raising Me Higher by Ahjay Stelino from mixkit.co/free-stock-music

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Olympics: Where the World Comes Together by Caitlin Jackson

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Olympics: Where the World Comes Together by Caitlin Jackson

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My go-to screencast program is acting up and I could not redo this video so it is double the original time limit. Maybe I'm just doubly proud of my students???

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I had a great first day! Thank you for the opportunity to learn alongside so many dedicated educators. I had a blast with stop motion and digital storytelling. The skills I learned today will definitely make their way into my kindergarten classroom!

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I am grateful for this opportunity of learning and teaching strategies to use stories and bring building and engineering to my pupils. This is extremely useful and appropriate for the ELL and SPED population. 

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I am grateful for this opportunity of learning and teaching strategies to use stories and bring building and engineering to my pupils. This is extremely useful and appropriate for the ELL and SPED population. 

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Myriame

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Learning how to make a simple machine to create a “walking” figure. Lots of fun, but a redesign is in need. Not bad for the first attempt though.

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Having great fun so far! This Star Wars theme is excellent for me since I have so much Star Wars stuff 😆
Sorry I'm about a day behind and don't really have the chance to interact with everyone else since the time difference is so great 😔

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I'm thrilled to have an opportunity to make something using part of my Star Wars collection!

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I thought I would showcase some of the major Design projects we worked on throughout the year.

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So many technical problems we have.

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It was really nice to meet someone from across the country.  I enjoyed our discussion and getting to know someone who is also doing STEM in a totally different environment.  I am inner city in the Northeast and she is from Northern Montana. I loved hearing her perspective and all of her ideas. 

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It was really nice to meet someone from across the country.  I enjoyed our discussion and getting to know someone who is also doing STEM in a totally different environment.  I am inner city in the Northeast and she is from Northern Montana. I loved hearing her perspective and all of her ideas. 

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I didn't really get it to spin well but I will keep working on it! Black Window inspired automata.

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Thanks all for a great first day! I enjoyed working with iMovie, creating a GIF and working on a collaborative slide presentation. Looking forward to tomorrow!

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I am so thankful for the learning opportunities that continue through the Pathfinders MEC. Today was as educational as I hoped it would be. I learned how to design mini automata along with ways to make it happen with magnets, batteries, and wires. I love learning many new things.

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Love how this year you've gone above and beyond on what we can learn! I was lucky enough to have a grant funded MakerSpace (being built now) and I got to give suggestions on what to buy. As they say: go big or go home. I can't wait to see what tomorrow will bring or what courses I will choose. I do agree that some of the courses seemed a bit short and would like more time to tinker.

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Still working on the mechanics but getting closer.

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Thanks for a great day! So much info to process yet so much much fun. I wish the sessions where a bit longer so we had more time to make the projects! Thanks for everything!

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TBH I was dreading being in a virtual conference. However, you all did such a great job and there is so much wonderful information and ideas being shared....I can't wait for tomorrow. Have a nice evening....Aileen

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Camille's Mermaid Tale--Create hand held items to permit the kids to tell Mermaid Tales and record them for Grandma.  

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Camille's Mermaid Tale--Create hand held items to permit the kids to tell Mermaid Tales and record them for Grandma.  

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This uses tissue paper, a bowl, craft paper, tape, skewers, a cork and bubble wrap. Represented are two mermaids and a jellyfish swimming in an "ocean"

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Talent show drummer

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This boy was needing success for his talent show so being such a lively, energetic, and vibrant young boy having his performance tied to staying active would be vital. This is a movable flooring (model representation) for his performance allowing different elements to showcase his talents( various area for performance). In addition, it has a built-in Harmonica since he loves music. That way, his areas of struggle in school has been used as his strength. This prime example would support his achievements.
Myriame
Book 4 Middle School Misadventures

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This is a virtual circuit using Tinkercad. The speed of the motor changes based on the variable using the potentiometer.

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I traced cardboard pieces to fit inside a plastic berry box. I sealed the holes of the berry  box with duct tape. The cardboard inside gave strength. This would protect the watch the character was trying to exchange with his foe.

Reflection: I would add rope or string to tie to the character's clothing to make sure it didn't get lost.

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Because Reuben's escape tunnel is missing two rungs, I initially used a simple piece of a brown paper bag to craft a rope that Reuben could climb down. He can tie it off on a more stable structure at the top of the ladder (not one of the rungs which aren't stable). I iterated on the rope because I remembered that if the rope reaches the bottom of the tunnel, it wouldn't last with the tide coming in/out. I reworked the robe using plastic baggies. I feel that using a recycled sturdy plastic would be best for this rope. Reuben could use the wall and the remaining rungs to rappel down the tunnel and feel safe putting most of his weight on the plastic rope.

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Made with animal skin, branch of tree and sinew.  Opens and closes with loosening the sinew...

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Backpack made with animal skin, string and stick

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I'm happier!

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I love kitties!

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Since shark week has been on for the last week in my house non-stop... a little stop-motion of sharks!

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Finally!!! Don't judge...

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Just something fun!

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Some student work during online learning...

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Some student work during online learning...

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Student creations during online learning....

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We'll explore stop motion animation techniques, materials  and fun prompts!

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My  "Chewie" automata for the workshop!
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I can't imagine my life without them!

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Students from Cal Middle School: MESA, Robotics and Project Invent

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My "movie." (First iMovie ever.)

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Please Don't Litter: A PSA from my Students

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Please Don't Litter: A PSA from my Students

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This is the short version :)

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Please Don’t Litter PSA short version -540p30

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Ashlee M                      organized chaos: emails galore, zoom overload   

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Ashlee M                      organized chaos: emails galore, zoom overload   

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(Jordan)

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Living historical moments is fun: wrong

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rollercoaster of learning, celebrating silver linings

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Innovative SEL and resourceful creative machine

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Innovative SEL and resourceful creative machine

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Homebound. I am. Miss my students!

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Trying our best to make due.

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Magician I became,
magician I remain

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Inspiring PD, exciting collaboration, design thinking

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Exhausting, rewarding, mysterious, socially emotionally  humans

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Exhausting, rewarding, mysterious, socially emotionally  humans

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Ms P.

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Scramble, collect, meet, locate I did!!

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innovative creative teaching
awkward blank Zooms

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Teacher home, students far, learning challenge

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Taught in new ways, I did.

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Family, Awareness,  Quiet, Reflection, Technology, New-Thinking

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Family, Awareness,  Quiet, Reflection, Technology, New-Thinking

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Alone talking to herself she sat.

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Struggles of the Lonely, Brighter Now - Caitlin Jackson

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Overcame I did. Learning  there was.

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Isolated I felt, shared learning reconnected.

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enlightening, connection, learning evolves, reflection, students

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Older woman, technologically illiterate, loses mind.

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Taught in new ways, I did.

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Adapt, anxious, computers, please camera on!

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Exhausting and challenging, persisted we did.

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Touch, I can't
Teach, I can

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Sanitizing everything, while parents message constantly.

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It was exhausting, seemed so long. - maria

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It was exhausting, seemed so long. - maria

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Make it will, fake it must.

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I taught. I slept . I won.- D. Mincey

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Pleasantly surprised, successful year, new technology

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- Dani

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We'll explore combining Reading + STEM + Thinking

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We'll explore combining Reading + STEM + Thinking

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Students use existing classroom literature - stories, novels, and expository texts - as the basis for engineering design challenges that help them identify problems, design realistic solutions, and engage in the Engineering Design Process while reinforcing their literacy skills.

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My  "Chewie" automata for the workshop!