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Making & Science with Google

April 10, 2017 - By Kelly Tenkely

What it is: Making & Science is an initiative by Google aimed at showing students that anyone can be a maker or a scientist. Using the featured Science Journal app (Android and Chromebook only), students can measure light, sound, and more. They can also use the app to record observations, organize data, and add observational notes. Making & Science has partnered with Exploratorium for some fantastic activities that will have students exploring the world as a makers and scientist in no time. Students will explore light, sound, motion, graphs, conductivity, and much more through activities powered by the Science Journal…

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Adobe Spark: Easily create and share videos, images, and newsletters

January 2, 2017 - By Kelly Tenkely

What it is: Adobe Spark is a collection of fantastic (free!) creative tools available online or as an app download. Create social graphics that are stunning and easy to share (you know the kind: flyers, memes, posters, ads). The example above took under 2min to create and share! 🙂 Make beautiful web stories for event recaps, newsletters, photo journals, portfolios, etc. Produce and share impressive videos for storytelling, projects, or to share to social media. If you (or your students) are feeling a lack of creativity, there is even a bank of inspiration that will get you started! This…

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Tynker: Computer programming for kids

November 22, 2013 - By Kelly Tenkely

What it is: Tynker is about the coolest way for kids to learn how to computer program- absolutely NO prior programming experience is needed! Tynker leads kids through design thinking through interactive courses where kids can learn how to program at their own pace. Anyone can teach kids how to program (no really!) because with Tynker, you don’t need any prior knowledge or understanding. Tynker provides teachers with tools, curriculum and project ideas that will have your kids programming in no time! The Tynker curriculum pack starts with 6 lessons. Each one is appropriate for a 45 minute work period.…

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DIY: a maker site for kids

March 8, 2013 - By Kelly Tenkely

What it is: I LOVE everything about this site. It truly embodies everything I love about learning and technology. DIY is an online club for kids to earn maker skills. Kids (otherwise known as Makers) share their creations and work with a larger online community and collect patches for the skills they learn. Each skill has a set of challenges that help kids learn different techniques and create something fantastic. When a child completes a maker challenge, they can add photos and video to their online portfolio to show off their creation. DIY is a website where kids get…

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