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Hi, I’m Maddie!
I help teachers implement edtech and project-based learning practices into their classrooms.
I’m an elementary STEM teacher and edtech coach, passionate about project-based learning, education technology, and design thinking.
I started EdTech Classroom to grow in my own professional development as an educator. Now, I share my ideas, research, and wonderings with tens of thousands of teachers and educators online every week.
I’m so happy you’re here, and let’s learn and grow together as 21st century educators.
Education Technology
Weekly tech tutorials and tips on my YouTube Channel
Project-Based Learning
Best practices, lesson ideas, and research on my blog
Design Thinking
In-depth teaching guides, lesson ideas, and project topics on my blog
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Latest from the Blog
Introducing Students to Design Thinking Using a Design Sprint
Design Thinking is a creative problem-solving framework that can be used to spark innovation and develop innovative solutions. Design sprints are a great way to introduce students to Design Thinking through a hands-on experience. Originally popularized by Google Ventures, design sprints are highly valuable for teaching Design Thinking because they offer a structured, time-bound framework…
Using Design Thinking to Teach Entrepreneurship in the Classroom
Entrepreneurship education equips students with skills and knowledge to help them thrive in today’s dynamic world — like creativity, resilience, critical thinking, flexibility, and ethical and social responsibility. By developing an entrepreneurial mindset, many students will feel empowered to navigate unique challenges, seize new opportunities, and make meaningful contributions to society. Entrepreneurship education is gaining…
Back to School Picture Books and Read Alouds for the Elementary Classroom (2022)
The first six weeks of school help set the foundation for the remainder of the year – from establishing routines and agreements to developing goals and a classroom identity (Responsive Classroom). As you begin building your classroom community, consider starting the year off with read alouds and discussions about themes in picture books. In this…
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