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Updated Learning Commons Poster

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I updated my poster by adding my word to the top of the page, including a hawk representing our mascot. I also added images that reflect each category to make the poster more interesting and age-appropriate.  Works Cited “Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies K-9 – Big Ideas.” The Province of British Columbia, July 2019. “ISTE Standards: Students.”  ISTE , www.iste.org/standards/iste-standards-for-students. Accessed 3 June 2023. 

My Library Learning Commons

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 Here is my promotion of the new library learning commons! I took inspiration from the BC ADST Curriculum and ISTE standards. My school mascot is the hawks, so I used that as a starting point and added the logo I created earlier in the module. Works Cited “Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies K-9 – Big Ideas.” The Province of British Columbia, July 2019. “ISTE Standards: Students.” ISTE , www.iste.org/standards/iste-standards-for-students. Accessed 3 June 2023. 

Birdhouse Logo

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We are the hawks!  So with that in mind, I wanted to bring in something related to birds. I really liked the Tinker-Aerie, but that was too hard to make a logo for. Instead, I went with the Birdhouse Learning Commons. Our school also has four houses, including the House of Wonder (which I am a part of), and its animal is an owl. So I thought it would be appropriate to include that in the logo.

Global Projects

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Virtual Classroom Connections

NASA at Home – Virtual Tours and Apps https://www.nasa.gov/nasa-at-home-virtual-tours-and-augmented-reality NASA virtual tours will allow students to experience space and learn more about the cosmos. Students will learn about space (science), technology & engineering (ASDT), and what it is like to live off the planet (one day soon – social studies). The tours will engage students and give them a taste of what it is like to be in outer space. While these tours can be viewed at any time, schools can register for specific tours through Microsoft Teams. KidLit TV https://www.kidlit.tv   KidLit TV offers a variety of video series relating children’s literature. It includes drawing lessons, interviews, and read alouds. It is a great website to learn more about our students’ favourite authors. It’s also a great reminder that an author is more than just a name on a book’s cover.   Flip Events Page https://info.flip.com/en-us/events.html Flip offers a wide range...

Apps for You

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  App Tool Function SAMR Potential Server Location Minimum Age for Use Scratch Jr ADST and more Modification and Redefinition – users can drastically change the task they are doing. Scratch Jr also allows students to reimagine the task in ways that cannot be done with traditional materials. Projects are stored locally on your device. This program does not require the internet to work. Personal information (IP address at country level and information about your device  including model, version and operating system) - USA 5-7 recommended age (no minimums) Scratch ADST and more Modification and Redefinition – users can drastically change the task they are doing. Scratch also allows students to reimagine the task in ways that cannot be done with traditional materials. USA 8-16 recommended age (no minimums) ...

Communicating the Redesign

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Questions What other creative storage solutions have I missed? What other ways could I store the 3D printer? Names The (Design) Nest - because we are the hawks, also nests are impressively engineered The Birdhouse - keeping the bird theme  Tinker-Aerie - the kids won't know what an aerie is but it actually rolls of the tongue Works Cited “Applied Design, Skills and Technologies.” Building Student Success - B.C. Curriculum , curriculum.gov.bc.ca/curriculum/adst . Accessed 26 May 2023. “ISTE Standards: Educators.” ISTE , www.iste.org/standards/iste-standards-for-teachers . Accessed 26 May 2023. “ISTE Standards: Students.” ISTE , www.iste.org/standards/iste-standards-for-students . Accessed 26 May 2023.