Brian McKee

Technology Resource teacher. Traveler. Teacher. Technologist. Virginia Tech graduate with M.A. in Instructional Technology.

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Ms. B's class used ChatterPix for a St. Patrick's Day activity for Language Arts. @jennthomas75

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4th graders read for understanding and coded MicroBits and hung their BITS on the STEM tree (tree/stem?) @jennthomas75 @LakeviewElemPPS

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6th grade used the Matrix code on their Sphero Bolts to demonstrate understanding of polygons and formulas for triangles (SOL 6.2 MG). @jennthomas @LakeviewElemPPS @ebracyPPS

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Lakeview 5th and Specials Class had their Winter Olympics, Sphero/Coding style! @jennthomas75

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6th graders answering "I wonder?" questions through Ozoblockly and Coding. @jennthomas75 @Ozobot

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1st grade used the new Tale Bot robots after an "Unplugged" activity in order to understand the programming function better. @jennthomas75 @LakeviewElemPPS

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Sphero Soccer mats are great for incorporating quadrants and coordinates in Math class! @jennthomas75 @LakeviewElemPPS

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We coded Christmas ornaments using MicroBit and Block Coding. @jennthomas75 @microbit_edu @LakeviewElemPPS

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Lakeview is busy coding for Hour of AI! @jennthomas75 @LakeviewElemPPS

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Library classes are using online Encyclopedia apps through Clever to research information for the book Ivan. @jennthomas75 @LakeviewElemPPS

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Students are working at MicroBits and troubleshooting coding errors. @jennthomas75 @hourofcode @LakeviewElemPPS

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5th graders used Legos to make robots and prepared for Block Coding. They worked in teams and did a great job! @jennthomas75 @LakeviewElemPPS

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Thanks @codeVirginia for a conference that was engaging and focused on the purpose of Coding. We learned a lot and have a lot to bring back to our schools. @jennthomas75 @JStetinaTRT @nicscud

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Digital citizenship Week in action at Lakeview! @jennthomas75

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Modeled Stop Motion in Ms. W's class to show how video production can meet stamina goals for students. Moreover, this can be used for all subjects! @jennthomas75 @LakeviewElemPPS

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Engineers in Ms. R's room: can you make a simple machine out of Legos and explain what you made? STEM and authentic assessment continue at Lakeview. @jennthomas75 @LakeviewElemPPS @ebracyPPS

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STEM is also Engineering. Students made easels in Library to tie in with the story "Ivan", who loved art. K-2 coded the mouse to go to the setting and main character of Creepy Carrots. @jennthomas75 @LakeviewElemPPS

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@farmerfaubs @Bengals @BookCreatorApp When I wear my Bengals jersey, I get bullied :-(

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Escape Room Day 2: Students found where their teachers were hiding and broke them out. All subjects were included in this activity. Application of skills produces learning! @jennthomas75 @LakeviewElemPPS

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Ms. C's class have to find out where their teacher escaped to by solving cross curricular clues to find her location. Student engagement was high! Part two is tomorrow! @jennthomas75 @LakeviewElemPPS @BookCreatorApp @stetina_jackie