Welcome back to WELSTech! Today’s segment of summer reading from Tech Like a PIRATE focuses on exploration and global communication in the classroom. Plus, we learn that even Martin breaks a sweat sometimes, and that’s ok! Sallie plays the hardware pick “ultimate trump card” while Martin does some star gazing. All this, and more, awaits!

The discussion

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Exploration and Global Communication – WELSTech lite summer reading continues with an overview of 7 & 8 of Matt Miller’s Tech Like a PIRATE: Using Classroom Technology to Create an Experience and Make Learning Memorable.

• Tech Like a Pirate resources
  • Exploration
  • Global Communication
• Google Treks
• Google Earth Tutorial: Intro to Creation Tools
• Wonderopolis
• AR in Education Wakelet
• Create a new ending

Picks of the week

• xTool D1 Pro 20w diode laser
• Best Star Gazing Apps of 2023
  • DarkSky.org
  • Night Sky (iOS)

Community feedback & events

• MLC’s Open Learning Conference Videos & Resources – Available until August 27

Next time

We wrap up Tech Like a Pirate with Chapter 9 and an interview with a pirate.

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