As my kids get older, I have enjoyed finding ways that we can learn together, get inspired, and be entertained as a family. To my surprise my little boys have really enjoyed Nova documentaries. As a “big kid,” I find these stories very motivating and insightful. I Read more…
Are you looking for a way to introduce young makers to computer programming? Programming by puzzle piece has become very popular user interface to help empower novice users to code. You can find this programming interface in products like Scratch, MIT app inventor, LearnToMod, and tools at Code.org . Read more…
Some things just belong together like peanut butter and jelly. As I have been building Lego toys with my kids, I started to wonder if you could connect Arduino stuff to Lego stuff. While my kids really enjoy the Lego Wedo and Lego Mindstorm, those kits can be rather Read more…
If you’re looking for a way to program 3D experiences for Google Chrome and other modern web browsers, make sure to check out three.js . For many professional programmers, JavaScript has become an essential language to making web applications. It still amazes me that we can use JavaScript to create Read more…
Good morning! I hope that you and your family had a Merry Christmas! I hope you have a happy new year! To our regular readers, I want to thank you for being a part of our community. In 2014, many of you actively contributed to building SparkMacon MakerSpace. Our community Read more…
On our blog InspiredToEducate.NET, we have reflected on the benefits of learning by making. It has been fun putting project based learning ideas into action at our new makerspace. Our team has been given the opportunity to implement project based learning experiences in community meetups. Our team has completed some informal Read more…
As a kid, one of my first programming languages was the Logo. It’s a really simple language that ran on Apple IIe’s that enables you to draw with code. Logo uses the metaphor of a turtle. The kid programmer can instruct the turtle to drop paint behind it, turn by Read more…
Join us Dec 5th from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm. You’re welcome to design and make anything! We’ll also offer a workshop on building winter wonder lands using Minecraft and TinkerCAD.com, a music jam session, and a DIY Christmas ornament workspace. Hope to see you there! Top Read more…
“When a kid builds a model rocket, or a kite, or a birdhouse, she not only picks up math, physics, and chemistry along the way, she also develops her creativity, resourcefulness, planning abilities, curiosity, and engagement with the world around her.” Dale Dougherty – Founder of Make Magazine / Maker Read more…
Invent To Learn: Inspiring Students To Learn Through Making. “STEAM: Creating A Maker Mindset” by @vvrotny and @speterson224 Benefits of Teaching Kids To Code That No One Is Talking About Impact of Seymour Papert on Learning, Engagement, and Creativity 17 Fun Tools To Teach Kids To Code by @ChrisBetcher Read more…