May 2018

Innovation

Dedham Public School Innovative Educational Endeavors

Google Expeditions VR Program

Dedham Public Library and Dedham Public Schools Collaboration Using Google Expeditions Virtual Reality in a Marine Biology Class

Julie Fagone, Dedham Middle School Instructional Technology Coach, Christine Casali, Dedham High School Science Teacher, Alice Johnson, Dedham High School Library Media Specialist and Judy Foley, Technology Integrator having been working with John Walsh, from the Dedham Public Library to bring Google Expeditions to the schools. On May 29, 2018 John Walsh visited Christine Casali's Marine Biology Classes to explore marine life environments using virtual reality.Thanks for collaborating!

Visit the DPL Expeditions Directory to learn more about the available expedition.

Google Expeditions AR Program

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Google Brings AR Into The Classroom With ‘Expeditions AR’ Program

May 17, 2017

by Kyle Melnick

Google came to Dedham High School on May 16, 2018 to bring Augmented Reality into the school for students to experience.

Cuban Arcade Interdisciplinary Maker Project Dedham High School

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3D Printing High School

Our 3D Printer

  • NVPro from Boston-based New Valence Robotics. New Valence Robotics® (NVBOTS) was acquired by Cincinnati Incorporated (CI) in November of 2017.
  • Cloud-based software: can print from anywhere
  • Self-removing: can set up print queue and print overnight
  • No direct access by students: ALL print jobs approved by teacher
  • Who can use it? Any interested DHS teacher!
  • Click here for additional information about how printer was selected and implemented.
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3D Printing Middle School

Class: 3D Printing and Modeling

Project Description: Using Tinkercad, design a boat to hold has many pennies as possible

Minimum requirements:

  • Must float
  • Fit on a 4" X 4" plane
  • 6 geometric shapes
  • 1 hole
  • Must resemble a boat

Create a Google Slideshow and include the following:

  • Slide 1: A creative name for your boat
  • Slide 2: A picture of your boat in the water hold pennies
  • Slide 2: Caption the picture with how many pennies your boat held
  • Slide 3: Reflect on your boat and it's design. What would you do differently? What did you like?

Project Samples