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3-12, Apps, Critical Thinking, Education, Math, Problem Solving, Universal Design for Learning

iSolveIt

Terri Eichholz

Some people spent their Easter weekend camping out in parks. Some spent it cooking and baking feasts for their family. I spent it playing two new games on my iPad. iSolveIt is brought to you by the Center for Applied Special Technology. CAST is “an educational research & development organization that works to expand learning… Continue reading iSolveIt

Creative Thinking, Education, Independent Study, K-12, Motivation, Research, Student Products, Universal Design for Learning

New Genius Hour Page

Terri Eichholz

For almost two years, I have been implementing a “Genius Hour” with my gifted 5th graders.  I periodically post about this, but I thought it might be nice to collect all of the posts and resources on one page for reference.  You can now access this page by clicking on “Genius Hour Resources” at the… Continue reading New Genius Hour Page

Apps, Critical Thinking, Education, Games, K-5, Student Products, Teaching Tools, Websites

Logical Ways to Survive the Week Before Winter Break

Terri Eichholz

Yesterday, I posted some “Creative Ways to Survive the Week Before Winter Break.” Interestingly, I used a couple of the ideas in centers with my 2nd graders yesterday, and none of them chose them!  Instead, they flocked toward the logical activities around the room.  So, just in case you, too, have a group of students… Continue reading Logical Ways to Survive the Week Before Winter Break

Computer Science, Creative Thinking, Critical Thinking, Education, Fun Friday, K-12, Problem Solving, Teaching Tools

Cubelets

Terri Eichholz

So, weirdly, today’s “Gifts for the Gifted” post has to do with cubes – again.  If you have been reading my last few Friday posts, you may have noticed this pattern. It was not pre-determined, I promise.  In fact, when I realized the odd coincidence, I almost chose another product to review for today.  However,… Continue reading Cubelets

Apps, Computer Science, Creative Thinking, Critical Thinking, Education, K-12, Problem Solving, Videos

It’s About the Process, Not the Product

Terri Eichholz

The Hour of Code is scheduled for next week, and I can’t wait to participate.  Vicki Davis just posted an excellent resource on Edutopia for those who want to join in the fun.  Yesterday, I posted about a new iPad app that you might want to try.  And in November, I gave some awesome resources… Continue reading It’s About the Process, Not the Product

Education, K-12, Teaching Tools, Universal Design for Learning

Rows of Desks are SO Yesterday

Terri Eichholz

Remember the post I did on adding a Genius Bar to your classroom?  Well, I decided that I must do exactly that.  So, I have been working on re-purposing an old bookshelf to become the countertop of my Genius Bar.  Have I mentioned that I am not very good at DIY projects?  First of all,… Continue reading Rows of Desks are SO Yesterday