*2018 Free Webinar Series* *Coding in the Classroom with the Tech Sherpas <http://app.blh441.net/click?ld=gUUvLBnPHJESGcSdnXSHZBgOGZAZbxEF9q%2FbJwuIniMjtCTihP17wXggiZ9PgmE5v6PEYcP%2F7tAHNEl5vb6ajVprA8t%2Bp6vipWMmaosm81FKaJH7JCYyDJqjg%2FcbJTeo4YNmzBq9CzeGa%2BDxJ5vTFZFaBBFmz%2B6rJqvgsG9l7E0KMnmoRbU1qw%3D%3Do>* Kern Kelley and the Tech Sherpas Tues., March 27, 2018 Why is it important for students to learn to code? Coding is a mindset that exposes students to critical thinking, troubleshooting, and especially problem solving. Not only do students need to dissect the problem they are motivated to come up with the most efficient solution. And when something inevitably doesn't work as planned, they need to iterate, iterate, iterate because that's how coding works. It's important for student to develop the patience to unpack a problem and make thoughtful adjustments and methodically test the results of their changes. This is a difficult skill that is important for kids to develop. If you are worried your students may not have the background needed, if your students have basic math skills they're ready to get started. Like anything, it's the application of the knowledge that is important. ------------------------ *Archive of Past Webinars* *Writable/NEISTE Pilot* Video: https://goo.gl/QB3dYV <http://app.blh441.net/click?ld=gUUvLBnPHJESGcSdnXSHZBgOGZAZbxEF9q%2FbJwuIniMwFiyrn9PFUuH3Xtn6gBUO1GkrAbzUGLY%3Dr> *Pearson-Connexus* Building an Online Solution for Your Lifelong Learner Video: https://goo.gl/uMSw1E <http://app.blh441.net/click?ld=gUUvLBnPHJESGcSdnXSHZBgOGZAZbxEF9q%2FbJwuIniMwFiyrn9PFUu8%2FPHlcRtvcbjZXvVTbNes%3DX> *Filewave* *Go Beyond Managing Devices &* *Engage Your Users* - Bao Tran and Ashlee Jamison *OverDrive Education* Digital Reading Platform - shared eBook and audio book option* - *Karen Libby and Tiffany Wincek Video: *https://goo.gl/aJUYTo <http://app.blh441.net/click?ld=gUUvLBnPHJESGcSdnXSHZBgOGZAZbxEF9q%2FbJwuIniMwFiyrn9PFUhfuxp0G6SxQJwJ5JkT0o9E%3D5>* *Renaissance* Student Agency - Are we looking in the right folder? - Dr. Gene Kerns Video: https://goo.gl/fyQfda <http://app.blh441.net/click?ld=gUUvLBnPHJESGcSdnXSHZBgOGZAZbxEF9q%2FbJwuIniMwFiyrn9PFUsmiFhWe3a3vnhTF27t%2BJxM%3DF> *CDW-G* Student Directed Learning - Put Your Students First - Dave Andrade Video - https://goo.gl/USZS14 <http://app.blh441.net/click?ld=gUUvLBnPHJESGcSdnXSHZBgOGZAZbxEF9q%2FbJwuIniMwFiyrn9PFUhIZn1LZMn2txWCPuBzW3rI%3DP> *Alan November* Transformational 6 Video - https://goo.gl/TI2RPj <http://app.blh441.net/click?ld=gUUvLBnPHJESGcSdnXSHZBgOGZAZbxEF9q%2FbJwuIniMwFiyrn9PFUlFUTWsUo9YtPb0MgUW4j7A%3DM> *Katie Novak and Kristan Rodriguez* What is UDL Anyway and How Is it Different from Differentiated Instruction (DI)? Video - https://goo.gl/40EnpP <http://app.blh441.net/click?ld=gUUvLBnPHJESGcSdnXSHZBgOGZAZbxEF9q%2FbJwuIniMwFiyrn9PFUiTGNN8E1IQ7r7xrZgkooBg%3Dr> *McGraw Hill Education* *Blended Learning/Personalized Learning/Student Agency* - Presented by Jill Olson *Kathy McClask* <http://app.blh441.net/click?ld=gUUvLBnPHJESGcSdnXSHZBgOGZAZbxEF9q%2FbJwuIniMjtCTihP17wXggiZ9PgmE5etu9dkVlVqkKj5xNga%2FcqlBkxCK86iYNsGlYJDnm4LNZ%2FAbAZapAqtwIyIf4WLIIdzyAvvLM%2BUcqy8r9ClmXDoTMyDgYsaKT%2BoASJU5Ze30OFJLh1sD3lQBo0g1Zlh99o>*ey's Webinar*, "Setting the Stage for an Effective Personal Learning Plan" was not recorded due to my user error. I am sorry, it was fantastic! Do go ahead and use the discount code N169O6 to purchase Kathleen and Barbara's book How to Personalize Learning at Corwin Press <http://app.blh441.net/click?ld=gUUvLBnPHJESGcSdnXSHZBgOGZAZbxEF9q%2FbJwuIniNlhAvflKFKBr%2F29iBrfITHm2HcT2NdY%2BfwCmzyAggMwisyCwxC30GBH5zXK%2FvWVJptGwkXOMh9ipzrr5yQht3UpgD30nb4WR%2FWG3LbJUiBfQ%3D%3Db> . *Eduporium* Maker Mindset and Tools – Bringing Them to the Classroom Video: https://goo.gl/UwmgXp <http://app.blh441.net/click?ld=gUUvLBnPHJESGcSdnXSHZBgOGZAZbxEF9q%2FbJwuIniMwFiyrn9PFUgWUwzYq6%2BSTbjXh9F1gsTI%3Dh> -- Gary Lanoie, Executive Director/Business Manager ACTEM - The Association of Computer Technology Educators of Maine P.O. Box 187, Gorham, ME 04038 Phone: (207) 222-4353 FAX: (207) 222-2057 Email: [log in to unmask] *ACTEM 2017 Conference *•* Oct. 12-13, 2017 • Augusta Civic Center - Augusta, ME*