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Thanks to the efforts of Technology coordinator Kimberley Smith and PTO/Board member Tammy Walters, Google Expeditions chose LCCS as one of the test sites for it's new virtual reality classroom program. 

The Jersey Journal sent a photographer and has put online a slideshow of images. 

Students in 18 different classes got a chance to use the virtual reality devices - cardboard boxes with 3D lenses placed over smartphones. Through the Google developed app, they were able to "visit" places like India (as part of the 6th grade study on comparative religions) and learn about Native American life (as the 3rd grades studies the Lenape Indians of New Jersey.) 

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Students also got a chance to talk to the Google Expeditions coordinator, Fitzsimon Ogbo, and to give their feedback on the devices and the experiences. One the students' big questions, naturally was whether they will be available for sale. Fitzsimon let them know that they will be available by Christmas - the app is free and the device is about $5. 

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Posted by Marcmulholland  On Nov 03, 2015 at 10:34 AM
  

Our popular STREAM program had a summer session, including a fascinating project done thanks to the creativity, ingenuity, and talents of Art Teacher Jill Schifter.

Watching news reports about refugee camps, Jill came up with an idea to prompt students to make a shoe that would work for all different types of weather conditions.

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Working in two teams during the month of July, students (incoming 6th graders) contemplated the problem _ a lack of good shoes in developing nations during disasters _ and the fallout. They came up with ideas on what would work, and brainstormed designs and materials. They made clay models and then prototypes. 

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During the project, a little bit of research pointed Jill toward an incredible company, The Shoe that Grows which makes shoes that expand five sizes, providing needy children with necessary foot protection around the world. She reached out to the company’s owners to tell them about the LCCS STREAM project and one of the company officials was eager to connect.Working in two teams during the month of July, students contemplated the problem (a lack of good shoes in developing nations during disasters) and the fallout. They came up with ideas on what would work, and brainstormed designs and materials. They made clay models and then prototypes.Watching news reports about refugee camps, Jill came up with an idea to prompt students to make a shoe that would work for all different types of weather conditions.

This fall, the STREAM club plans to Skype with company officials from The Shoe That Grows to learn more about designing with a purpose. 

      “Thanks for the reply and everything you shared. It inspires us as well! Loved reading the details and seeing what the kids came up with. I hope you inspire them to use their talents and creative efforts to continue to be a driving force for good in the world!”

                                                            Andrew Kroes, The Shoe that Grows

Thanks to Jill for creating this experience this summer, and congrats to our STREAM students for their hard work! 


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Posted by Marcmulholland  On Aug 27, 2015 at 2:37 PM
  
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