Given that Sarah and I love science, we enjoy exposing our family to novel learning experiences. In the past month, we had the opportunity to enjoy the Museum of Science in Boston, MA. I greatly enjoy hands on learning. Getting to see my kids play with some of the Tangible Read more…
Check out http://www.inventtolearn.com In the STEAM movement, we seek to engage students in a love of learning about science, technology, art, and math. In previous posts, we have discussed the risks to our local and national development if we continue to graduate students who don’t value science, math, engineering, and Read more…
Through Google Documents, Google provides amazing web based tools for students, businesses, and educators. During a Google Developer Group meeting at Mercer University, I was introduced to a cool programming technology enabling developers to customize Google App experiences using JavaScript. Using Google App Script, you can automate tasks Read more…
As a fan of Minecraft, I have enjoyed seeing it used for fun and playful learning. In this post, I would like to introduce a technology for programming Minecraft and making small games. ScriptCraft by Walter Higgins enables you to automate various tasks in Minecraft using the popular computer programming Read more…
When I graduated from college and started work as a professional software developer, I still thirsted to grow my mind in knowledge of my faith. University of South Florida (USF) had a pretty cool campus ministry culture. So, I kept going back to my old weekly bible study on Read more…
Hello! For our post today, I would like to introduce you to Lauren Franza, Educational Designer from ATLT games. Her team has created novel gaming experience to teach algebra. “Pi and the Lost Function” by ATLT games helps engage 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students in learning algebra using a Read more…
Welcome To Google Developer Group at Mercer University https://sites.google.com/site/gdgmerceru/ We extend a warm welcome to software professionals, students, web designers, web programmers, and people excited about technology. Come help us plan the first year, hear about cool Google technologies, and see Google Glass. Proposed themes for the Fall: Web application development Read more…
A number of people in our community have started asking the “how do I get started as a games programmer?” I believe we live in an exciting time to learn the craft of computer programming. All the tools you need to start a simple game, exist in your web browser Read more…
As a Dad, I’m always looking for new ways to engage my kids in play and making cool stuff. I wanted to share an online event provided by Make magazine that starts today. (2pm EST) This online event or online conference will serve teens, young students and makers. Read more…
7 Reasons Why The Makers Movement Is Revolutionary Chris Anderson has been watching trends in innovation for years while working with “The Economist” and serving as editor for “Wired” magazine. In his new book “Makers: The New Industrial Revolution”, he claims that we have experienced three industrial revolutions. The first Read more…