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Deborah Alexander

@deb_k_alex

Minecraft:Education Edition enthusiast and mentor.
Lover of all things coding.
I teach Python and pre-coding skills, STEM and tech ed.

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My money was on (arguably) the most powerful person in the world doing what he had decided to do, as of this morning. Getting an announcement on social media? 20:1 against, but #COVID truly stinks. He is still the president. Kudos for supporting Kamala promptly. Buckle up 🤦‍♀️ 🤪

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You know you have it bad when you keep refreshing your BrickLink screen so you can look up builds for the pieces you just bought... Always brainstorming for new #STEM builds with LEGO Education LEGO Currently planning for gravity and rubber band cars...

You know you have it bad when you keep refreshing your <a href="/BrickLink/">BrickLink</a> screen so you can look up builds for the pieces you just bought... Always brainstorming for new #STEM builds with <a href="/LEGO_Education/">LEGO Education</a> <a href="/LEGO_Group/">LEGO</a> 
Currently planning for gravity and rubber band cars...
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Why are models important? We discuss this in our Elementary #STEM class. Why make a biome out of gathered materials? Why build a car out of straws and cardboard? Here's a good reason to build an MRI machine out of Lego! LEGO Education

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Winner Kamala Harris - for a great letter in response to the violence in DC. Loser Cate Martel - for a lack of background on the violence in PA. If the FBI Director doesn't know whether a former president or a teleprompter was shot, what is he doing? (hint: 👀videos👀)

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Okay, in order to pay for some fudge in an ice cream shop, I was held hostage by a tip page. Next time I will bring cash, but seriously... Do you tip the person who slices your cheese at the deli counter? This is just low wage excuses. pay people for working. Am I nuts?

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I have seen a lot of grouchy razzing about the uselessness of "thoughts and prayers." Folks who reflect often also respond. Just sayin' philanthropyroundtable.org/almanac/who-gi…

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There are 10 kinda people in the world. Those who teach #coding and like a good joke, And those who don't. 😉 Happy last week before I go back, #EduSky Off to vacay in a hurricane 🌀 named after me, surrounded by grands, which is another entire hurricane that I kinda did cause...

There are 10 kinda people in the world.
Those who teach #coding and like a good joke,
And those who don't. 😉
Happy last week before I go back, #EduSky
Off to vacay in a hurricane 🌀 named after me, surrounded by grands, which is another entire hurricane that I kinda did cause...
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Hey teachers…#STEM doesn’t have to always be giant projects or expensive materials. Show your students gearsket.ch and let them build critical thinking skills as they build gears ⚙️

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The next time I read an accusation that someone is "pearl-clutching" or "hand-wringing", I'm gonna reply with clips of people obsessing over two spaces at the end of a sentence, I swear...

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I am starting my #MinecraftEdu #coding classes this week. We begin with chat commands in order to learn about syntax. The words we choose and the order in which we say them create meaning. This is true in human or computer languages! #PrimarySTEMchat #STEM #EduSky #GBL

I am starting my #MinecraftEdu #coding classes this week. We begin with chat commands in order to learn about syntax. The words we choose and the order in which we say them create meaning. This is true in human or computer languages! #PrimarySTEMchat #STEM #EduSky #GBL
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✨ Bye, Summer Break! Another year of curiosity, exploration, and learning with #MinecraftEdu awaits. Grab your pickaxes and lesson plans. It’s time to craft some unforgettable learning activities, and we're here to support you every step of the way! 🍎 #BackToSchool

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Okay, we took care of the DNS update on the computers, all accounts are settled, middle school and high school coding classes are all logged in & set for #Python #coding in #MinecraftEDU My classes are full, we're all happy! There's nothing better than the first line of code

Okay, we took care of the DNS update on the computers, all accounts are settled, middle school and high school coding classes are all logged in &amp; set for #Python #coding in #MinecraftEDU My classes are full, we're all happy! There's nothing better than the first line of code
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Are you just starting out in #STEM classes? Students need to develop underlying skills to succeed. I include cutting in stations for the littles. This free resource has been a huge hit! Colorful paper puts it over the top. *grateful* #PrimarySTEMchat teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Hair-S…

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We continue with #MinecraftEdu #coding classes this week. Students who learned block coding in the #MakeCode interface can easily translate existing code to #Python with great language support. The game atmosphere is super engaging. 🧱 🐔 #PrimarySTEMchat 🛠️ #STEM 🧱 #EduSky 🪓

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The same safety, affirmation & time that our students need to learn is necessary for parents & other adults. When we disagree or express concern, we empower others to change when we treat them with dignity and respect. Venting our strong feelings rarely persuades.

The same safety, affirmation &amp; time that our students need to learn is necessary for parents &amp; other adults. When we disagree or express concern, we empower others to change when we treat them with dignity and respect. Venting our strong feelings rarely persuades.
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#coding in #MinecraftEDU has continued to be one of the outstanding features of my 20 years in education. The difference between teaching students languages by creating meaningless print statements to the screen vs. working in a vibrant virtual world is almost immeasurable.

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#booklit Seriously, read #LOTR many times, but there are too many curve balls for me to track. Rohan? Minas Tirith? What am I dealing with here? How did this guy get a ring? I'm loving the backstory. Rewatching the first season helps...

#booklit Seriously, read #LOTR many times, but there are too many curve balls for me to track. Rohan? Minas Tirith? What am I dealing with here? How did this guy get a ring? 
I'm loving the backstory. Rewatching the first season helps...