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Q7: Always start with why! When you plan and create a meaningful project it is important to start with why. What will be at the core of your why when you create your next project? #ETCoaches Kristin Harrington #AuthenticEdVentures Ruth Okoye @NardinEduGator DianaLyn Perkins

The "why" should always be part of any project. This should involve the learning intention so students understand what and why they're doing with the project. I find students are more engaged when they know the "why" behind the project.

I like to use an image or short video as the hook, but I have also used a fact or statement that I think the students would find interesting or never heard before. #ETCoaches

I support teachers with their technology integration. The teachers I serve like to use Newsela and Time for Kids. News for Kids is another good resource, newsforkids.net.

I send out tips in emails called ITRT News that include new resources or a new way to use a resource. I also periodically remind teachers of how I can help them. I also work on building relationships with them so they will be willing to take on new projects.

This week is Digital Citizenship Week. Here is a week of activities for elementary from Common Sense Media, docs.google.com/document/d/1Ue…. Unison EDU

This is Computer Science week. Code.org has great activities to do for Hour of Code.

At VSTE I attended a workshop on Stop Motion. I had a feeling the TAG teacher at Westwood Hills would be interested. I shared what I had learned and she has was excited to use it with her students. She has already created a video this way. #VSTEinAction

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Helped KC 7th gr honor students Skype with Holocaust survivor @ Memorial in Miami Beach. Great experience!

@ School Board meeting tonight students in Leadership class @ WHS did a great job & there was no press 2 witness it. :(

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I just registered to Win A Wireless Lab for my school at http://discoveryeducation.com/cdwg