Category Archives: open innovation

FireSarter: Entrepreneur & Innovation Community

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Michael

      Are you looking for a place in Warner Robins, GA to rapidly prototype a product or test a business concept?   Are you looking for a community to learn technical skills and grow your business concept?  Are … Continue reading →

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How to use Blockly in Your App [Video]

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Michael

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 … Continue reading →

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“Educator with a Maker Mindset” by @jackiegerstein

Posted on November 15, 2014 by Michael

“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 … Continue reading →

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Why Does the Makers Movement Matter?

Posted on October 4, 2014 by Michael

As I woke up to attend the Atlanta Makerfaire 2014, I started to reflect upon why I personally get excited about growing the SparkMacon MakerSpace community. Why is building a makerspace community important? Why is growing a community of art and technology … Continue reading →

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Stories From MakerFaire NYC 2014

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Michael

Help us sustain SparkMacon: Our MakerSpace for Macon, GA by supporting our IndieGogo funding campaign.   http://igg.me/at/sparkmacon. Even small contributions are helpful.   We’re very thankful for the generosity of our readers. Related Stories on InspiredToEducate.NET: Simple Minecraft Programming Using ScriptCraftJS … Continue reading →

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My Google Cardboard Prototype

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Michael

  Google Cardboard is a virtual reality technology building upon the capabilities of an Android Device.   In a previous blog post, I discussed the exciting potential of this technology in education, art, and engineering.   With help from a … Continue reading →

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Beyond the Obvious by @PhilMckinney [Review]

Posted on August 23, 2014 by Michael

Are you a leader, entrepreneur, or researcher looking for a system for making your organization more innovative?  In our economy, creativity has become critical skill.   In a music context, the artists that continue to re-invent themselves find ways to … Continue reading →

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3D Modeling with 123D Sculpt

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Michael

For tinkers, artists, and students interested in 3D modeling, I wanted to share my review of 123D Sculpt by @AutoDesk.   At the time of this writing, you can only find this app on the iOS app store.   I … Continue reading →

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Trends You Need To Know from #OSCON 2014

Posted on July 26, 2014 by Michael

The culture of open source continues to make an impact beyond software and programming. The ethos of open source has helped fuel the makers movement.   In the open source convention(#OSCON 2014), speakers reviewed the impact of open source in … Continue reading →

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Google #Cardboard: Virtual Reality Fun for $2.50

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Michael

It’s fun to consider the future of wearable computing.   Many of my friends at work can’t wait to get their hands on the Oculus rift to start building virtual reality experiences.   Thanks to Google, if you’re interested in … Continue reading →

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