Category Archives: student project samples

Student-built computer/projector cart project

Posted on March 3, 2009 by Sylvia Martinez

This terrific idea just came in from Don Kinslow, a GenYES teacher at Parkview Elementary in Chico, CA. His students built carts with computers and projectors, ready to go for classroom use. Here’s his story: Step 1: I had cancelled … Continue reading →

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Magazines for the (technology) classroom bookshelf

Posted on February 19, 2009 by Sylvia Martinez

Some of the best resources for a technology-using classroom are not found online! Technology projects need support and ideas from outside sources, and books and magazines can be terrific for that. Plus they come in a convenient format that is … Continue reading →

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GenYES students featured in the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin

Posted on December 26, 2008 by Sylvia Martinez

We were excited to see this article about one of our new GenYES schools in Waitsburg, Washington. This is real evidence of student engagement and the value of including students in the learning community. By trusting students to be involved … Continue reading →

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Looking for a global student project?

Posted on December 4, 2008 by Sylvia Martinez

From Chris Craft: For those of you who remember Life Round Here 2007 you may be excited to know that Life Round Here 2009 is now accepting participants! What we really want students to do is, “Tell us, what’s it … Continue reading →

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Free – Projects, portfolios and more for creative educators

Posted on November 24, 2008 by Sylvia Martinez

Last week I mentioned the article What Makes a Good Project? Eight elements to great project design by Gary Stager in the Creative Educator magazine. I hope you had a chance to look at the whole Creative Educator magazine, because … Continue reading →

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GenYES Students Shine in California

Posted on October 23, 2008 by Sylvia Martinez

GenYES students at B. Gale Wilson school in Fairfield, California, were featured in their local paper, The Daily Republic, with a story about their leadership and technology skills. B. Gale Wilson teaching nuts and bolts of computers by Nika Megino … Continue reading →

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Summer tech camp kicks off New York State Student Technology Leaders clubs

Posted on August 6, 2008 by Sylvia Martinez

Wow, it’s been a busy summer! Two weeks ago, Dennis Harper and Emily McCartan participated in two, week-long summer camps for middle school students in New York. The students learned about technology, but more than that, they learned how to … Continue reading →

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Go Green Contest Winners!

Posted on June 22, 2008 by Sylvia Martinez

We’re pleased to announce the winners of our first “Go Green” contest. Generation YES students were asked to create a video showcasing their school’s efforts to help the environment. Our two grand prize winners are: Winston Churchill Middle School near … Continue reading →

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Blast from the past – GenYES in 1995

Posted on June 20, 2008 by Sylvia Martinez

In 1995, Dr. Dennis Harper was the technology director of the Olympia School District in Washington State. This video was shot then and shows some pretty forward thinking, collaborative learning going on with technology. In Olympia, students were in charge … Continue reading →

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Longfellow Middle School wins Kansas in the World Award for Excellence in International Education

Posted on May 6, 2008 by Sylvia Martinez

Congratulations to Hill City Elementary School/Longfellow Middle School for winning the Kansas in the World Award for Excellence in International Education 2008! Longfellow Middle School and teacher Scott Parker have been part of the GenYES program for ten years, starting … Continue reading →

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