Resolutions.  It’s a great time for them.  Even though they get a bad rap since they are seldom followed through, the beginning of a new year is an opportunity to reflect on past successes and failures and to beg […]

It almost looked like spring as blue shirts bloomed across the KVEC region December 4-10th for the Hour of Code.  Teachers who signed up their class to participate were awarded a blue KVEC Hour of Code shirt to […]

KVEC Hour of Code 2017

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January 5, 2018

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It almost looked like spring as blue shirts bloomed across the KVEC region December 4-10th for the Hour of Code.  Teachers who signed up their class to participate were awarded a blue KVEC Hour of Code shirt to wear...

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This video shows how some high school science teachers work through planning for the through course task Coral Bleaching.  It shows their work through the “Planning for Implementation” phase of the task faci […]

Through Course Task Planning in High School

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February 27, 2017

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This video shows how some high school science teachers work through planning for the through course task Coral Bleaching.  It shows their work through the “Planning for Implementation” phase of the task facilitation and their thinking through the misconceptions...

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Engineers Week, developed by Discover Engineering, is a time to:

Celebrate how engineers make a difference in our world
Increase public dialogue about the need for engineers
Bring engineering to life […]

Engineering Week Challenge for K-12 Learners in East Kentucky

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January 11, 2017

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Engineers Week, developed by Discover Engineering, is a time to: Celebrate how engineers make a difference in our world Increase public dialogue about the need for engineers Bring engineering to life for kids, educators, and parents At Kentucky Valley Educational...

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Last April, Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative (KVEC) launched the Mobile Inquiry Learning Lab (MILL) to provide resources to teachers in the region for engaging students in inquiry based learning e […]

Outbreak Alert! Engineering a Pandemic Response

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January 11, 2017

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Last April, Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative (KVEC) launched the Mobile Inquiry Learning Lab (MILL) to provide resources to teachers in the region for engaging students in inquiry based learning experiences. The MILL is a 24 foot long multi-purpose learning space that can...

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Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative (KVEC) is preparing to launch the Mobile Inquiry Learning Lab (MILL) to provide resources to teachers in the region for engaging students in inquiry based learning […]

Mobile Inquiry Learning Lab (MILL): All-In-One

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April 4, 2016

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Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative (KVEC) is preparing to launch the Mobile Inquiry Learning Lab (MILL) to provide resources to teachers in the region for engaging students in inquiry based learning experiences. The MILL is a 24 foot long multi-purpose learning...

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Jeremy Hall, 5th grade teacher at LBJ Elementary in Breathitt County, wrote an ARI Innovation grant for an interesting device called a Pro-Bot.  He is using the Probots to help his students and all of the other […]

Learning Math & More With Pro-Bots

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April 4, 2016

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Jeremy Hall, 5th grade teacher at LBJ Elementary in Breathitt County, wrote an ARI Innovation grant for an interesting device called a Pro-Bot.  He is using the Probots to help his students and all of the other 5th grade...

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@mcarter88 I just saw your classroom on the redesign post. So impressed! I loved how many hands went up in the room when you asked questions! For sure a comfortable and safe environment for kids!

Wow! I am so pleased with all of the folks who have sent in their photos and videos of students working on Hour of Code! It is obvious that students had a great time and I believe teachers did too. Can’t wait till next year, but in the meantime, keep coding!!!!

Hi STEM Peeps!
This will be where we we will be posting our STEM Unit Plans for our STEM Professional Action Network.

Great day at Sebastian Middle School in Breathitt County! They are doing STEM up right! Pictures below show Deanna Moore’s 7th grade working on earthquake proof structures, and her 8th grade building Archimedes Screws. The third picture is Matt Hudson’s 6th Grade Academy Math class working on engineering a house model using ratio and scale.…Read More

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Most important thing I have today at Next Gen Academies (and there were a lot of important things): I can never be “caught up” with technology. It changes so fast. So, it’s okay if I rely on my teachers and students to teach me about what’s out there. Shew! Now, there’s a load off! : )

At Fablearn conference. Interesting idea–coding as a literacy rather than as a skill!

STEM Fellows online meeting Thursday, Oct. 16, 4:00-6:00!

STEM Fellows online meeting Sept. 18th 4:00-6:00. Science Teacher Leader Meeting Face-To-Face @ KVEC Sept. 19th 9:00-3:30.

Be careful what you wish for; you might have to work to make it happen. I met with Joan Mazur and Derek Eggers at UK yesterday. A conversation back in the summer about developing a mobile FabLab has blossomed into a short paper that was accepted at Stanford, and a myriad of partnerships that just might make it come true! Here is a link to the…Read More

I went home from the meeting with District Innovation Coordinators on Wednesday and thought that I am so lucky to get to work with some of the most brilliant people in the world. Don’t want to move to New York, that’s for sure–or anywhere else for that matter. I’m confident we have the ability to help our students secure a fantastic future…Read More