Read these Blogs- Educator Innovator and School Leaders Now

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If you remember my post about writing and making after the National Writing Project, you’ll enjoy this article discussing  “Why the School Library is the Perfect Place for Maker Education” on the Educator Innovator blog.

I’m still thinking about the thought process by my collaborative group session where teachers discussed the idea of revision as debugging and writing drafts as iterations. This combined with the cyclical nature of both writing, making, and inquiry are a great way to teach educators new ideas about incorporating making into their classes.

I was also interviewed for School Leaders Now blog about makerspaces for the free download “7 Ways Schools Will Change by 2020.” I stressed the importance of speaking with the community before making big purchases, and starting simple with the intent of expanding over time.

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Head on over and check out both articles:

 

Live Chat- #MakeyMakey Q&A Educator Series

I’m stoked to be a part of the Makey Makey Jedi Series next week! Join in live to ask me about making, literacy, Makey Makey, poetry, and libraries!

Check out these posts: Makey Makey LessonsMakey Makey Poetry , Makey Makey Bookdrop , Invention Literacy PBL and then tune in live next week to ask your burning questions about my Makey Makey obsession. (Plus, did you know that Aaron and I are working on 20 Makey Makey Projects for the Evil Genius right now? I might drop some hints about those rad book projects next week too!)

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You can join in and ask questions via Youtube Live  at 4 pm CST/ 5 pm EST on January 11th. See you there!