Kevin Ruane

Father of three and spouse of one, I am a late entry into the field of education. I can't believe I get paid for this!

[Kevin Ruane @Ruane_OTES]

3rd Grade #Makerspace - Cardboard Challenge and a mini lesson on tool use. It's always great to see the creative things Ss come up with! @BookwormBurnett @Poneill09 @dryanoceantwp #OTESPride #spartanlegacy

[Kevin Ruane @Ruane_OTES]

After a successful #hourofcode event last night, we decided to roll it out to the 4th grade! Lots of excitement! #otespride #SpartanLegacy
@dryanoceantwp @BookwormBurnett @molinelli_jon

[Kevin Ruane @Ruane_OTES]

Ss kicking off the Week of Respect with an assembly involving magic and friendship. @nobullymagicshow #weekofrespect @dryanoceantwp #otespride

[Kevin Ruane @Ruane_OTES]

Ss Thomas Edison Time projects are unleashed on the world! Homemade gumball machines! Successful front walkovers and a t-shirt launcher! Student produce outstanding things when given a chance! #geniushour #passionprojects #thomasedisontime @CPicernoABC @Poneill09 @molinelli_jon

[Kevin Ruane @Ruane_OTES]

OTES 3rd grade Makerspace marble mazes! Assembled after planning out the design! #oceanspartanmakers #spartanlegacy @BookwormBurnett @Poneill09 #otespride

[Kevin Ruane @Ruane_OTES]

After a hard morning of testing ELA, Ss getting fresh air by determining how many lines of symmetry there are in the school gazebo. #mathrules #otespride #SpartanLegacy @CPicernoABC @molinelli_jon @dryanoceantwp

[Kevin Ruane @Ruane_OTES]

Ss testing models of a light maze to determine if reflected light travels in a straight line. #ngss #elemschool #scimodel @molinelli_jon @CPicernoABC #otespride

[Kevin Ruane @Ruane_OTES]

Ocean Makers enjoying Open Tech Makerspace! #coding @makeymakey @Ozobot #papercircuit (flashlights) #OTESPRIDE @BookwormBurnett @Poneill09

[Kevin Ruane @Ruane_OTES]

Never too late for #HourofCode ! Ss working hard and having fun! #otespride @BookwormBurnett

[Kevin Ruane @Ruane_OTES]

Too many good #makerspace and #edtech ideas! #NJEAConvention @MrLopez4Music @laurenlopez123 @mrsrruane

[Kevin Ruane @Ruane_OTES]

Ss testing types of lava with #MysteryScience !! #ngss

[Kevin Ruane @Ruane_OTES]

Not done yet! Ss presenting #ThomasEdisonTime projects on 2nd to last day via #googlecast. #otespride #geniushour #passionprojects

[Kevin Ruane @Ruane_OTES]

OTES #makerspace ended with a bang! Tks to all Ss who took part. #strawrockets and #jelloquake towers! WOOT! @BookwormBurnett @Poneill09

[Kevin Ruane @Ruane_OTES]

@LuluBunn @Newsela @GAFE @flipgrid Too much to tweet...inbox me for details.

[Kevin Ruane @Ruane_OTES]

Ss using @Newsela, @GAFE and @flipgrid to read, respond, and record to support editing, revising of response, and get feedback.

[Kevin Ruane @Ruane_OTES]

Ss working on #PBL math in pairs to explore real world application of measurement, cost analysis and unit conversions. #finishstrong

[Kevin Ruane @Ruane_OTES]

At 20 mins a day in class set aside for #studentchoice #independentreading, Ss have spent over 3000 minutes with #eyesonpage.

[Kevin Ruane @Ruane_OTES]

Ss using @flipgrid to recite original poetry in honor of #NationalPoetryMonth. #otespride #spartanlegacy @BookwormBurnett

[Kevin Ruane @Ruane_OTES]

Ss modelling the phases of the moon with @MysterySci #ngss #otespride

[Kevin Ruane @Ruane_OTES]

A lot of unique nest designs at 4th gr #spartanmakers #makerspace. One held 6 eggs totalling 1.5lbs! @BookwormBurnett @Poneill09