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Show & Tell in the 5th Grade
Our project was named Show & Tell in the 5th Grade. Our plan was to have students record themselves solving math problems to post to a class website. We imagined a Khan Academy-like site for our students. We quickly learned that it was not as easy as it sounded. We...
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Psst!! Top 3 Reasons Why You Want To Get To Know MassCUE Grants Committee
As a member of MassCUE, you have full access to a multitude of amazing benefits and offerings put forth by the organization! The Grants Committee facilitates funding opportunities for members to connect, inspire and educate in a variety of ways. Lifelong learning, leading up and bringing innovation to classrooms is...
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Make It Mobile – Traveling Technology Kits
Grateful!! That is the word that comes to mind when I reflect on the past several months of technology teaching and student learning in my district’s elementary schools. I was lucky enough to receive a MassCUE grant to create mobile technology units to share with all 5 of our Kindergarten...
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Teaching: A Reflective Practice
Many of us often think of ourselves as creatures of habit. We all have our comfort zones and grow to rely on routines to keep us grounded. It’s natural to shy away from challenges at first, but also rewarding to step outside of our comfort zone and grow through new...
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Using Chromebooks for Curation of Digital Portfolios
The arrival of 15 Chromebooks was something of an oddity in our elementary school where we have primarily turned to Macbooks over the past few years as part of a technology adoption plan. My sixth graders were certainly intrigued as they saw the pile of stylish laptops in the classroom....
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Recognizing Our Lifelong Learners
Are you a lifelong learner who uses digital resources to promote your teaching and student learning? Then the new MassCUE Digital Educator Recognition Program is for you! Since Fall 2018, the MassCUE Professional Development Committee has been developing a program to honor and recognize our members who are competent in...
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How to Create Google Forms Locked Mode Lessons
Article by Laura Cahill Original post Engage Educate, January 25 2019 Reposted with permission Locked Mode Quiz is Released! Google released their long-awaited Locked Mode Quizzes for the Forms app this week and some of its implications are obviously useful for teachers. Being able to give a secure quiz on...
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Introducing Cybersecurity Concepts in the K-12 Classroom
Article by Kristeen Shabram, March 29, 2019 reposted with permission from CSTA As a Career and Technical Educator, equipping students with career-readiness skills, like communication, problem-solving, and collaboration, is my first-order priority in the classroom. While these skills focus on preparing students to be successful in the workforce, we...
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A ‘Chrystal’ Clear Passion for Education
If energy and passion are essential to achieving success, then this month’s Featured Educator is the epitome of both. Meet Chrystal Hoe, a technology integrator with a desire to support education in a multitude of ways. Her ability to lead others in the charge to create meaningful, engaging learning experiences...
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#edcampMAleads 2019
This year over 100 educational leaders woke up early on a Saturday morning in February and traveled to Franklin, Massachusetts to attend #edcampMALeads. This edcamp is a form of unconference designed specifically for leaders and their needs. Unlike traditional conferences which have schedules set months in advance by the people...
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Call for Proposals for MassCUE/M.A.S.S. Now Open
Present at MassCUE/M.A.S.S. Fall Conference 2019! Submit a proposal to present at MassCUE by April 22, 2019! Opportunities to present include breakout sessions, the Playground, and the CUEKids, and Global Ed Student Showcases. Deadline: April 22, 2019 More information (be sure to click on the Present at MassCUE tab)
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Slavery in the North: The Untold Story
The MassCUE Classroom Grant I received has changed my classroom in ways that I could not have imagined. From the physical space of the room, to student learning and engagement, and even my own teaching style—it has all been transformed by this technology grant. The funds were used to purchase...
October Featured Educator – Mindy Murphy
September 30, 2024
MassCUE is pleased to announce Mindy Murphy as our Featured Educator for October 2024. Mindy Murphy is a collaborator by nature. So, it makes sense that she would share her interest in learning and technology with both […]