Mark Gerl

#TodaysMomentOfAwesome 6th gd exploring the Engineering side of "Design Engineering". Build a catapult out of popsicle sticks & rubber bands. Target was a cupcake wrapper.

Emotions ran high as they got closer & closer!

#EduSky #HotGlueEngineering #WooshBoomSplat

Reverting to Pen And Paper Won’t Improve Learning. Better Learning Design Will Classroom Technology Bans: How Better Learning Design Will Improve Classrooms, Not Removing Devices

The problem was never laptops. The real issue is the learning model we built around laptops over the past three decades. #edetch #education #Edusky
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What an awesome session!

#TodaysMomentOfAwesome Spent time at the Instructional Technology Consortium with West GA RESA.... great time sharing ideas about emerging technologies for schools.

#EduSky

Talking N3rd out for a field test today, whish us luck.
#maker #wip #robot

Step-by-step on creating games for and with kids! Made for families, creators, and educators shows the cover o f Making a Tabletop RPG for YOUR Particular Kid Physical copies available at: IPR, TTRPGkids, SXSW EDU

If you're thinking about introducing kids to TTRPGs or want to make a youth-focused game, check out my book, Making a Tabletop RPG for YOUR Particular Kid!

It's there to help provide a process and give a little confidence as you start your next adventure: https://loom.ly/jNcB5Aw

#TodaysMomentOfAwrsome It's SpringBreak so I'm enjoying time exploring new ideas.

bipes.net.br/wp/. Is block based code for IoT projects for Arduino controllers.

Fun stuff!

#EduSky #BlockBasedCode #IoT

Making Formative Assessments More Efficient and Effective Incorporating peer review and individual reflections makes frequent, intentional formative assessment manageable, with big benefits for student learning.

“Looking back now, I realize two things I was entirely wrong about: First, there were ways for formative assessments to be much more efficient and effective … and second, a classroom built around formative assessments was much, much better for student learning,” @marcusluther.bsky.social writes.

#TodaysMomentOfAwesome Why projects are important & why time to iterate is essential. The Milk Chocolate version was 3 weeks ago. White was printed today.

Adding a base, sharpening edges, wider line stroks make a difference.

@ellierose.me @mattstultz.bsky.social

#EduSky #MakerEdu #♥️🍫🖨️

#TodaysMomentOfAwesome 7/8gd students in Python class discovered turtles. And that jpg & png files can be made into turtle pointers. They also found the staff directory.

Hijinks ensued.

*I'm sure Seymour Papert is proud on some level.*

@garystager.bsky.social

#EduSky #Constructionism

There are few joys in the world that equal the thrill of "IT WORKS!"🤓

AWESOME! THANK YOU! 🤓🤖

MicroPython. We do an intro class in Python so this would be a logical extension to show practical application.

This is REALLY COOL! When you're ready for beta testers, I'd love to bring it into my classes.

#TodaysMomentOfAwesome once upon a time @acolborn.bsky.social & @emmafletcher.bsky.social gave me a Learn To Solder kit specifically to give to a student. I heard from the students mom today they are still using it, had it yesterday for a project.

#EduSky #WhenProjectsBecomePassions #MakerEdu

#TodaysMomentOfAwesome Walked up to 6gd class gathered at my door to sing Happy Birthday. It is amazing how loud it echoes when that many 11 year olds all sing at the same time.

But it does make me proud that they sang with such enthusiasm.

#EduSky #BirthdaysInTheClassroom #🥳🎂🎉🎁

Interactive Hopscotch Interactive Hopscotch: This hopscotch takes community play to the next level! Every time you step in a hopscotch square, LEDs will light up based on a response from a break beam sensor. You can arrang...

Esha & her team member Jenny Weber created the brilliant Interactive Hopscotch - www.instructables.com/Interactive-.... Hack on, CircuitPython & Raspberry Pi Pico Makers! youtu.be/oWJWMwDTsVs

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"Thank you for being chill when students have bad days" - Student who came in to class obviously upset, as he left class.

A reminder that teaching is about helping students become better humans, by being better humans.

#EduSky #ImNotCryingYoureCrying

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Exactly!

Yes I am aware that discussing Jedi in Python class is incredibly nerdy 🤓

And yet not the nerdiest thing from one of my classes. That is still "Ladies, put down your lightsabers and finish building your robots".🤖

That they programmed in MicroPyhton 🤓🤖🐍

#EduSky #MicroPython #EduJedi

darth vader is standing in front of a stormtrooper and waving his arms in the air . ALT: darth vader is standing in front of a stormtrooper and waving his arms in the air .

#TodaysMomentOfAwesome
*Discussion in Python class* "I'd join the Dark Side if Mr. Gerl was a Sith."

Me:"I'm honored but I'd hope your moral compass is more than just me."

S:"Nope. I'm just waiting for you to join the Dark Side first"

They don't prepare you for this in Teacher School.

#EduSky

#TodaysMomentOfAwesome 5gd VR project is a 360 "Day in the Life" & they have to create avatars.

One group chose a Squirrel & Cat as their avatars. I was asked to cameo, if I had any tech to change them back. Even if I did, magical cats & squirrels are always welcome in my class. 🐿️🐈‍⬛

#EduSky

#TodaysMomentOfAwesome 8gd Game Design Studio ended with a discussion of "S3 Aang vs S1 Korra" #ATLAB

Reminder that a good game is a good story with characters you care about.

Also, the mark of a true nerd is arguing alot about impossible match up fights.

#EduSky #GameDesign #StoriesArePower

Free 100 Python Programs for Beginner

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The Myth of Voter Fraud Extensive research reveals that fraud is very rare. Yet repeated, false allegations of fraud can make it harder for millions of eligible Americans to participate in elections.

“The SAVE America Act” is not saving us from anything real — and was born out of the lies of a malignant narcissist who incited an insurrection.

#TodaysMomentOfAwesome PD Day, so mostly meetings But I had a colleague tell me her daughter raves about my class every night. I know I've achieved my goal as a teacher when students are bragging about their work at home. To then hear that bragging from the parents... that's special.

#EduSky #LX

For context: Their current project is "VR Day at Galloway" where they create tours in @delightex.com using 360 photos. They have to have 7 scenes, include avatars of themselves, have voice overs describing rooms, & use code to make each scene interactive.

They then view them on VR headsets. 🤓

#TodaysMomentOfAwesome
5gd S:"I found a hack! We need 7 scenes, but we can add the hall & lobby, there's not much to talk about. Those should count!"

Me:"Totally counts. Today's big word is *Liminal Space*...like hallways or lobbies"

S:"I LOVE LIMINAL SPACES!"

#EduSky #LiminalSpaces #VRDesign

No more stolen chocolates this Valentine's Day!

Okay, maybe chocolate theft isn't an actual problem. 😂 But I thought it would be fun to see what the UNO Q 4GB from @officialarduino.bsky.social could do with unique facial recognition, & what kind of mischief I could get up to.

#sponsored_by_arduino

What Makes EdTech Engaging?
Technology by itself is not engaging. The interface and user experience must be designed for engagement.

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#TeacherTech #EdTech #EduSky