@JC_Diamond

Empowering makers of all abilities, I'm changing the mindset "these kids can't do that" to "look at what they CAN do" My other passion? Narrowboats & canoes!

Joined June 2009
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💡IDEAS! Are you looking for some inspirational ways to bring coding the micro:bit into other lessons such as Science and Design & Technology? Then check out micro:bit Champion @MrMorrison_'s "Tin Foil Electronics" series: mrmorrison.co.uk/microbit/ti… #teachers #coding #STEM
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Did you know that we have downloadable printer friendly guides to our waterways for those of you who prefer a cruising guide you can hold in your hand (and write on notes on it). Click here ow.ly/xV7I50R86g8 for your access to our guides.
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📢 Educator Grant Applications are officially open! 🍎📚 The grant will provide up to $2000 per recipient and can be used toward buying diverse titles, hosting diversity-focused events, or any other project that supports diverse literature. 🍎 tinyurl.com/EducatorGrants24
A graphic encouraging educators to apply today for a new round of educator grants. The graphic is designed to look like a retro computer home screen, with file folder icons on the sides, and two pop up windows at the center. Underneath the title "Apply today" is a subtitle that says, "Now accepting educator grant applications!" End description.

ALT A graphic encouraging educators to apply today for a new round of educator grants. The graphic is designed to look like a retro computer home screen, with file folder icons on the sides, and two pop up windows at the center. Underneath the title "Apply today" is a subtitle that says, "Now accepting educator grant applications!" End description.

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👀Looking for inspiring micro:bit & coding ideas💡 in one place? 👉Thanks to @MrMorrison_ for putting this collection together 🙏 #microbit #teacher #CodeClub
Mr Morrison@MrMorrison_14 Feb 2024
Over the past couple of years I've saved, bookmarked and listed soo many ideas for the @microbit_edu. I've finally got round to putting them in one place, a Padlet! I hope it leads you to be inspired to do something amazing with the micro:bit 😃💻💡. Padlet.com/mrm_/microbit
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📣TEACHERS! Check out our useful resources to support your classroom teaching with the micro:bit including: 💥printable student hand-outs 💥glossaries 💥reward certificates 💥posters microbit.org/teach/classroom… #microbit #resources #teachers
Screenshot of the available classroom resources from the micro:bit website.

ALT Screenshot of the available classroom resources from the micro:bit website.

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Tinkercad@tinkercad3 Feb 2024
Eunny from DDD Lab shares how you can turn a star shape in Tinkercad into a fun fidget toy! 🌟 ⭐ 🌟 youtube.com/watch?v=JS2o6hK7… #MadeWithTinkercad #FidgetToy #3Dprinted
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Tinkercad@tinkercad20 Jan 2024
Learn how CrazyScience used Tinkercad Circuits to make this rock paper scissors game. 🗻 📃 ✂️ tinkercad.com/projects/Rock-… #TinkercadCircuits #ArduinoProject #MadeWithTinkercad
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Testing out my latest Solar Wind and Water activity for @KidWind_Project. Use @microbit_edu and @MSMakeCode to prototype parts of a hydroelectric plant. Here's a simple way to measure the depth of the water in the dam's reservoir.
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The Diamonds did it again! The DIY canoe project at @BergenMakers was an amazing presentation. Thank you so much for sharing with the #maker #bergen #community
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We've been updating a few of our Paper Circuits cards to make them even easier for beginners. Here's our Reindeer Card featuring a light-up red nose using a 10mm Jumbo LED. ➡️ learn.browndoggadgets.com/Gu… #circuits #STEM #paperCircuits #winter #christmas #xmas #reindeer #HoHoHo
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Strawbees@strawbees15 Nov 2023
📣 Teachers, join us now for unrestricted access to all our educational materials! Experience immediate student engagement, easy setup, and curriculum-aligned resources. Discover Strawbees Classroom's lesso - sign up for free now: hubs.la/Q028XyHY0 #STEM #Education #STEAM
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Hanukkah is almost here! Download our free Dreidel Card and make a paper circuit with Maker Tape. 💡 ➡️ p2url.com/bdg632 #paperCircuits #circuits #science #STEM #hanukkah #dreidel #StemEd #maker #holidays #teacherTwitter #education
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Cora Yang@CoraEdTech4 Dec 2023
Happy #HourOfCode - if you are looking for up to date HoC activities - this is an opportunity for them to understand #AI through hands-on and engaging #coding activities! #edtech #innovation #STEM
Cora Yang@CoraEdTech28 Nov 2023
Thrilled to announce that @desertclimber and I curated this year's #HourOfCode activities with a focus on #AI! 100% free and web-based coding activities for primary & middle school students. Start your AI journey 🔗linktr.ee/CoraEdTech. #Coding #Education #EdTech #innovation
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Tinkercad@tinkercad28 Oct 2023
Create your own posable 3D printed characters using the connector pieces in the Hardware > Connectors section of the Shapes Panel! 🎃 Try out the skeleton pieces and mix and match them with your own creations! 💀 tinkercad.com/things/iIcXgm1… #3Dprint #Halloween #MadeWithTinkercad
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🍫🍫Need a candy alarm for #Halloween? 🍫🍫 You can #MakeyMakey one! Find more seasonal ideas on our #Spooky #STEAM blog post: makeymakey.com/blogs/blog/sp…
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A Tiny #Tinkercad Printable Robot. Free to Copy and tinker. Printed on the Sovol SV06. #poseable #3dprint #OnePride Watch Now: youtu.be/T9htRE5r8U0 Project: tinkercad.com/things/gA2jPwl…
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A 15-Min #Tinkercad #Codeblocks Gyro #Fidget Print - Make Your Own Now! Classroom ready with captions, shortcuts, and chapters. Watch Now: youtu.be/OehFPT7pLNU
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TCEA
@TCEA13 Sep 2023
Download some free LEGO Maker Cards and inspire students to create in your classroom, on a LEGO table, or on your school's LEGO wall. sbee.link/d43wqgtu6h @preimers #steam #stem #librarytwitter #edutwitter
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This educational resource from @scifri adds so much nuance to archeology, anthropology, and forensics for high school students. It's sure to spark great discussions about the intersections of #science, #history, and #culture. Fantastic lesson! #STEMeducation
Science Friday@scifri14 Sep 2023
Skeletal remains can tell us a lot about the past. In this FREE educational resource, learners explore case studies of human remains that have challenged scientists’ ideas about how gender and sex operated in ancient times and have changed since. sciencefriday.com/educationa…
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Quick and easy #ScrappyCircuits to make and test with students when they are first learning how to use #MakeyMakey! More great ideas on this free guide: makeymakey.com/blogs/how-to-…
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