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Helen Kelley and Sam Anthony presented at the 2018 Parent University. Their workshop introduced The makerspace movement to parents and included a hands- on session for the children attending the Parent University childcare program.

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Elementary Robotics and 3D Printing Table at Parent University

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Elementary Robotics and 3D Printing Table at Parent University

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Parents had a chance to see the 3d printer in action and try out the robots that elementary students are programming during digital learning.

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The 5th Grade students at the L.D. Batchelder School are mapping history! 

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The 5th Grade students at the L.D. Batchelder School are mapping history! 

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By utilizing Google Maps' custom map creation interface, the 5th grade students are creating interactive maps of the lives of famous explorers; from their personal history to the places they explored and people they met.

As part of the project, students research their explorer and then mark locations across the globe that are important in their explorer's travels. The interface then allows students to annotate those markers to provide additional details and information, as well as the option to add an image or change the icon for that location.

By using Google Maps, these projects can surpass the classroom boundaries with students having the ability to share these projects with their friends, family and even other teachers, all with the maps being highly interactive.

With this project, students not only learn about the explorers that have changed our modern world but gain digital skills in a technology (Google Maps) and field (GIS) that will continually be important as they grow and progress in their academic learning.

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Advanced Programming in Robotics Academy at NRHS

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Advanced Programming in Robotics Academy at NRHS

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Mrs. Dasho's student Ben Tenney explains the principles of PID, (Proportional Integral Derivative Controller) speed control on his Vex Robot.

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NRPS Robotics Academy: Measuring Distance Without Sensors

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Library/Media Specialist Reviews Appear in School Library Connection

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Library/Media Specialist Reviews Appear in School Library Connection

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In addition to her role as High School Library/Media Specialist, Kim Brown also writes reviews of Apps, Websites, and Databases as an independent contractor for ABC Clio and Libraries Unlimited. The March/April issue of School Library Connection featured 10 of her reviews. (A previous review written by Kim appeared on the edWeb.net Website.)

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Parent University: Robotics and 3-D Printing

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Parent University: Robotics and 3-D Printing

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Kathy Dasho and Chris Lindsay presented Robotics and 3-D Printing tables at North Reading's Parent University on Saturday, April 7. Kathy's Robotics table included robotics from Middle school up to the High School level, while Chris's table highlighted examples of 3-D printing from her classes, and the robots she uses to integrate STEM into the curriculum at the Batchelder school. This was an effective way to educate parents on the learning curve from Elementary up to High School in Robotics and STEM.

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Library/Media Services Well Represented at Parent University 2018

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Library/Media Services Well Represented at Parent University 2018

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On Saturday, April 7, North Reading Public Schools offered the  inaugural session of Parent University.  Attendees, including parents and community members, had opportunities throughout the morning to circulate through the Information Pavilion area and talk to representatives from various organizations. Library/Media Services were well represented. Dianne Maguire, Digital Learning Paraprofessional from the Little School, provided information on elementary school library resources and programming. Kim Brown, High School Library/Media Specialist, was there to represent the MS/HS Media Center and the variety of print and electronic materials available at the MS/HS level. Danielle Masterson, Youth Services Library at the Flint Memorial Library, provided a variety of handouts on resources available from the public library. In addition, parents had the ability to sign up and receive a public library card.