When building a Makerspace, the physical features of the space are not the only matters at hand. We must “build” the “maker” as well. We must instill a growth mindset, teach accountable talk, motivate selfless leadership, and provide a purpose for creating! In essence, we must make the maker AND the space!!

The class resources we acquired through the grant (READ Ñ) helped maintain learning continuity throughout this semester’s NTI days, when students were able to keep working on their stories while internalizing new vocabulary and language structures by playing online games. During snow days, these games provided the comprehensible input and re…Read More

Kindle use in class
The kindles are getting a lot of use! I have two small classes in which I can have every student use the kindles at once. For my other classes, students take turns using the kindles, they work in groups, or they use a variety of devices. Students from 2 other teacher’s classes borrow the kindles regularly as well.

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With the addition of 4 new c pen readers my students have been able to work alongside their peers and read along with books being read in the regular classroom. Student engagement has increased dramatically!

With the addition of 18 Kindle Fires students have access to to digital content in a format that allows students to access online resources, study aids, practice problems, videos, applications, and visual content. Also, the use of the kindle fires has increased the effectiveness of Formative assessment by allowing students the chance to receive…Read More