Nicole Lakusta is the Curriculum Educational Technology Facilitator with Parkland School Division. Over the past 20 years, she has combined her knowledge and skills in technology integration with the implementation of curriculum, instruction and assessment. In her previous capacities as a teacher and an Assistant Principal, she facilitated and modeled the effective use of a variety of technologies to enhance learning and teaching. When not found hosting workshops, playing with technology, presenting sessions and elbow2elbow coaching, Nicole can be found court-side, on fields and in arenas cheering on her kids. She can be contacted at http://about.me/nlakusta.
Learning Opportunities
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Maker Education: Creating and Innovating with Students
Presented By
Nicole LakustaSession Details
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| March 14, 2017 | 9:00 am to 3:30 pm |
Location
Grade Levels
AllIn the Invent to Learn book, authors Martinez and Stage clearly describe "learning through engagement, design and building. The only way to understand circles is to reinvent the wheel.
This session will offer insights and suggestions as to how to bring making, creating and designing into the classroom. You will engage with various ideas, resources and interactive opportunities. Learn how to guide students towards a more dynamic and growth mindset that highlights various competencies, cross-curricular connections and nourishes ideas. Be ready to create!
Target Audience
Grades 3-12 Teachers, Learning Coaches, Inclusion Specialists/Facilitators, Literacy Coaches, Library Specialists and Administrators
Please bring a couple of WiFi-enabled devices with you (if possible) such as an iPad (iPad 3rd gen or newer, any iPad Mini) and a Chromebook/laptop.