Three Good Places to Find Ideas for Makerspaces
Makerspaces can be a great place for students to tinker and experiment with desgins for all kinds of things from 3D printed objects to wind-powered model cars to cardboard robots. The possibilities seem limited only by the budget and materials you have available. However, while some students are naturally inclined to come up with all […]
Intro to Simple Electronics in Makerspaces
Yesterday morning I gave a short virtual presentation for the New Jersey TeachMeet. The topic of my presentation was an introduction to using simple electronics in makerspaces. The presentation focused on three main resources. Those resources are Microsoft’s Hacking STEM, Exploratorium’s Science Snacks, and TinkerCad. The slides from my presentation are embedded below and can […]
The Practical Ed Tech Virtual Summer Camp
Every summer teachers from all over the world join me here in Vacationland for the Practical Ed Tech Summer Camp. This year I’ve had to suspend the in-person workshops in favor of a virtual format. The good news is that this year I’ll be able to accommodate more people than ever before. What is it? […]