WORKSHOPS
10:30 - 11:00
"The Fundamentals of Funding"
led by Dawn Koziarz (Gift of Learning DonorsChoose Community)
Media Specialist of Copiague Middle School in New York
2016 School Media Specialist for Western Suffolk BOCES
led by Dawn Koziarz (Gift of Learning DonorsChoose Community)
Media Specialist of Copiague Middle School in New York
2016 School Media Specialist for Western Suffolk BOCES
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Are you searching for ways to supplement your budget? Dawn will share tips for writing successful projects and funding the materials you need for your classroom, library, makerspace, and students. Dawn is an expert in crowdfunding through the DonorsChoose charity website. Not only is she a volunteer screener, but she has also funded over 150 projects for books, technology devices, consumables, and even a field trip to the New York Hall of Science! A lucky workshop participant will win a $25 DonorsChoose gift card from the Gift of Learning DonorsChoose Community!
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11:00 - 11:30
"Game of Drones"
led by Todd Burleson (@todd_burleson)
School Librarian of Hubbard Woods School in Illinois
2016 School Librarian of the Year for School Library Journal
led by Todd Burleson (@todd_burleson)
School Librarian of Hubbard Woods School in Illinois
2016 School Librarian of the Year for School Library Journal
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Drones are used in so many careers such as aerial photography, mapping, and even the military. Come learn how drones can be used safely to teach students coding with Tynker, problem-solving, spatial skills, and teamwork. Todd will demonstrate and share a variety of lessons and tools to have you and your students learning and flying in no time!
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11:30 - 12:00
"ChangeMakers"
led by Anita Cellucci (@anitacellucci)
School Librarian of Westborough High School in Massachusetts
2016 School Librarian of the Year Finalist for School Library Journal
led by Anita Cellucci (@anitacellucci)
School Librarian of Westborough High School in Massachusetts
2016 School Librarian of the Year Finalist for School Library Journal
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Building off a fine arts background, Anita will focus this session on the social maker philosophy. Topics will included how it fits into the maker movement, how it has been a vehicle for social change in the community, and how STEAM/STEM can be integrated with student interest and student driven change. Examples will be demonstrated and participants will leave with a social maker plan.
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12:00 - 12:30
"The Heart of Design-Thinking"
led by John Fiore (@FioreMonkey)
Educational Specialist at The Creativity Hub and Game Designer
led by John Fiore (@FioreMonkey)
Educational Specialist at The Creativity Hub and Game Designer
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Join John from The Creativity Hub as he shows you why authentic innovation starts in the heart. Participants will discover through their own active learning how empathy empowers the most creative solutions to content area challenges. And when educators embrace the Design Thinking framework, students are capable of amazing things!
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12:45 - 1:15
"Touching the Future with TouchCast"
led by Laura Gardner (@LibrarianMsG)
Teacher Librarian of Dartmouth Middle School in Massachusetts
2016 School Librarian of the Year Finalist for School Library Journal
led by Laura Gardner (@LibrarianMsG)
Teacher Librarian of Dartmouth Middle School in Massachusetts
2016 School Librarian of the Year Finalist for School Library Journal
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If you have ever wanted to bring video making into your library now is the time! Laura, a 2016 TouchCast Ambassador, will lead an interactive workshop on how to use the free TouchCast iPad app, an interactive video platform that allows teachers to easily transform their classroom into a green screen studio. Students have created curricular projects including math raps, science news shows, pubic service announcements, and more. This project-based learning tool addresses Common Core, AASL, and ISTE standards. Students can develop 21st century learning and oral presentation skills.
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1:15 - 2:00
"MackinMaker Makerspace"
led by Ethan Heise, MackinMaker Project Manager
and Heather Lister, Educational Consultant for Mackin Educational Resources
Librarians, educators, and administrators need the right tools to support their students. Mackin appreciates how valuable time is. That's why they've developed MackinMaker. Now you can purchase resources for your makerspace, fiction and nonfiction titles, and digital resources all in one place. Check out the awesome makerspace products offered by Mackin, and learn about the new custom Lego wall program. This hands-on workshop will help you to develop your own makerspace wishlist based on the needs of your students. Do you have a plan for creating a makerspace? Check out MackinMaker's Needs Assessment: https://goo.gl/x9X8iX
led by Ethan Heise, MackinMaker Project Manager
and Heather Lister, Educational Consultant for Mackin Educational Resources
Librarians, educators, and administrators need the right tools to support their students. Mackin appreciates how valuable time is. That's why they've developed MackinMaker. Now you can purchase resources for your makerspace, fiction and nonfiction titles, and digital resources all in one place. Check out the awesome makerspace products offered by Mackin, and learn about the new custom Lego wall program. This hands-on workshop will help you to develop your own makerspace wishlist based on the needs of your students. Do you have a plan for creating a makerspace? Check out MackinMaker's Needs Assessment: https://goo.gl/x9X8iX
SLIME - Students of Long Island Maker Expo is brought to you by
Long Island LEADS, Incorporated - a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation.
Become a member at http://www.longislandleads.org.
Long Island LEADS, Incorporated - a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation.
Become a member at http://www.longislandleads.org.
