The document proposes tools for engaging students in magical classroom experiences, including QR Code Monkey, Google Expeditions, Google Sites, and Makey Makey. It will explore how these tools can provide opportunities for students to explore, learn, and create through layered reality, curation, and makerspaces. The presentation aims to engage even reluctant learners at the middle school level.

1. Making Wizards
out of Muggles:
Tools for
Creating Magic
in the
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2. Conference Proposal
There are so many ways to make magic in the
classroom! We will explore the use of tools for
layered reality, curation, and makerspaces as
ways to engage students, by giving them
opportunities to explore, to learn, and to
create. A truly magical experience for teachers
and students alike!

3. In this Presentation
Tools: QR Code Monkey, Google Expeditions,
Google Sites, and Makey Makey
Age: Middle School
Theme: Magical tools for engaging even the
most reluctant learners

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13. Questions?

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17. Google Expeditions

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25. Google Sites Maker Faire

26. Questions?

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30. Makey Makey

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34. Questions?

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