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"Introduction to Creative Learning This week includes an introduction to the course, a discussion of the Lifelong Kindergarten approach, and an opportunity to share a childhood object"

"In this series of tutorials I'll give you a detailed introduction to Scratch and how to use it. This first part will give an overview of how Scratch works and its main components and concepts. I'll cover: getting started projects assets: backdrops, sprites, costumes and sounds scripts where to get help First, here's how to get started with Scratch. "

"December 9-15, Computer Science Education will host the Hour Of Code-a one hour introduction to students on coding, programming, and why they should love it. It's a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify "code" and show that anyone can learn the basics to be a maker, a creator, an innovator. They'll include a variety of self-guided tutorials that anybody can do, on a browser, tablet, or smartphone. No experience needed. Watch this "how to" video for more information."

"BROOKLYN, N.Y., -Thousands of educators throughout the U.S. are embracing 3D printing as a new way to teach 21st century skills and prepare students for the jobs of the future[1]. Taking the first steps to introduce students to 3D printing, however, can be challenging. MakerBot, a global leader in the desktop 3D printing industry, conducted in-depth research this spring to better understand how to help educators incorporate 3D printing in classrooms[2]. The research shows that acquiring 3D design skills is a major hurdle for educators and there is no single resource to address this need. To fill that gap, MakerBot today published a handbook designed to provide educators with a wide variety of ideas, activities and projects to get started with 3D printing. Titled MakerBot in the Classroom: An Introduction to 3D Printing and Design, the handbook includes an introduction to 3D printing and a range of hands-on 3D design lesson plans. MakerBot in the Classroom is available as a free digital download for registered MakerBot customers and a sample project chapter is available free to anyone who registers on MakerBot.com. Additionally, MakerBot launched a new MakerBot Education Resource Center with further ideas and resources to support the integration of 3D printing in the classroom, such as real-world MakerBot stories, videos, challenges for teachers and students, and more."

"Want to learn more about using industrial additive manufacturing? Here's a breakdown of the different technologies, applications, companies, and services. Year by year, the additive manufacturing industry continues to flourish in ways that were previously unimaginable. Currently, the market is divided into two primary factions: one for consumers and another for industrial purposes. In this "Additive Manufacturing Overview," we will focus in on the professional uses of 3D printing technology. Whether you're a manufacturing business owner, an industrial engineer looking to create a functional automotive prototype, or anyone else who could benefit from professional-grade additive manufacturing, we've strung together an incredibly comprehensive breakdown of the pros and cons of industrial additive manufacturing as well as an introduction to the different technologies, applications, companies, and services that are out there."

"This video lesson will introduce you to early iPad models and show common features found on all iPads. You'll see a guided tour of the buttons, connectors and parts of the iPad. Part two of this video tutorial will address newer models of the iPad. The content is taken from the first lesson of my iPad Academy Master Class video series."

"Part two of this video lesson addresses newer models of the iPad including the iPad mini. Part one introduced you to early iPad models and showed common features found on all iPads. These two videos cover the buttons, switches, connectors and differences between the iPad models"

The proliferation of Web 2.0 tools on the web offers numerous ways of collaborating with students and colleagues. One of the most exciting and valuable tools I have seen recently is Diigo, especially with the introduction of Diigo for Educator accounts.

Introduction Becta develops and disseminates robust evidence of emerging technology, of ICT's impact on education and of what works in the application of ICT to learning and teaching.

The site is divided into five main sections: Introduction, Assessment, Practice, Resources, and Contact.