Technology! It is everywhere!! My students had an opportunity to participate in a recent district wide event to share how they are learning and demonstrating their learning with technology.
This district event allows students to showcase to their community technology tips and how technology is used for learning. My students were absolutely AMAZING in their communication and teaching skills!! While they presented, I was able to sit back and watch them develop into stronger leaders, teachers, technologists, engineers . . . teaching students of all ages, both other presenters and visitors, as well as adults in our community about these resources.
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First, the 3D doodle pens have been such a hit! These pens allow students to create in 2D or 3D. Students engaged in designing their own creations or following the guidelines of templates included in the 3D doodle kits. There are so many options to allow designing and creating to come together. Below is just one sample kit. This kit comes with a pen, filament, charging cord, and templates.
Secondly, students also shared their 3D printer expertise. Students have created so many items whether related to learning projects, self choice projects, or gifts for others. If you’re looking for an entry level 3D printer, I highly recommend this FlashForge Finder. Check out my post focusing on my “Top 10 TIPS to #3DPrinting”.
I was excited to see these students take charge of this event. My job was simply guidance and chaperoning. My fifteen students that participated throughout the day absolutely rocked this event!!
Each of the presenters enjoyed this event. Comments like: “Dr. Durbin, this is a great way to show others what we are doing!” to “Can we do this next year, too?” were common comments throughout the day. Of course, I had treats on hand (kids love food), and they had more time to work with the technology, but without those perks, these kiddos had a FANTASTIC time sharing with our community what they are doing with technology!
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As a teacher, I love it when I can sit back and watch my high school kids take over. For me, that’s when we finally open our plays. I sit in the back of the house, and they do the rest. They also plan and present the program to eighth grade students. I love watching my kids who were nervous about speaking in front of groups “fight” over who gets to speak to the entire eighth grade class. They don’t even use notes; they confidently grab the microphone and speak from the heart.
I LOVE this part of teaching!!! It’s here when you really know the impact you made AND what students have learned.
Thanks for sharing,
~ Annette
How cool!! What a great thing for those students to get to experience. Also, makes me want a 3D writing pen!!
It is a lot of FUN!! These pens can build anything!!!
Have a great day!
~ Annette
3D printing looks so cool! I know my kids would love that.
It certainly is!! Anything is possible. Here is a link to another post where I post tips for 3D printing success.
https://blueribbonteacher.com/top-10-tips-to-3dprinting/
Take care,
~ Annette
It’s amazing what opportunities kids have to learn nowadays. It’s like Disneyland!
LOL!!! Yes, I agree, it is like Disneyland!!!
Take care,
~ Annette
This looks like a lot of fun!
It is sooo much fun to see the quiet students come out of their shell. That’s how much fun these kiddos have!!
Take care,
~ Annette
So cool! I have always wanted to try the doodle pens.
Those doddle pens are a favorite!! LOTS of kids stopped by to try them. The neighbor school ended up ordering some before the night ended.
Thanks for stopping by,
~ Annette
So much new technology is available at these kids fingertips. Just amazing.
Yes, certainly an exciting experience in school today!!
Thanks for stopping by,
~ Annette
I think it’s amazing that every single photo I see of your students, they are always engaged in what they’re doing! Which speaks volumes of your teaching methodology. It’s wonderful that you’re also a mentor for other teachers, great job as always! 🙂
Thank you, Angela!! These kiddos are having sooo much FUN!! It is easy to get 100% engagement when they are interested in learning. Thank you for your kind words.
Take care,
~ Annette
I love it when children are genuinely engaged in the learning process, especially when they don’t even realize that they’re learning…they just think they’re having fun!
Ahhh . . . that is the trick, Laura Lee!! Shhhh . . . don’t tell the kids. When they are having fun AND learning . . . then I know the lesson is a win-win!!
Thanks for stopping by,
~ Annette
OOOO we are working with some of these at the library this sumer! SO much fun!!!
Fabulous!!! Which items are you working on this summer? Using tech is lots of fun to learn!!
Thanks for stopping by!
~Annette