Thanks to projects like Code.org and MIT Scratch, students can encounter ideas from computer science using rich puzzle interfaces. Using these puzzle interfaces, students grow their skills of creativity and critical thinking while building something fun. Puzzle based programming interfaces put emphasis on the student learning sequencing, loops, and connecting appropriate Read more…
I’m always looking for new ways to play and build with my kids. In the Rosario house hold, we enjoy building stuff with Lego’s. My kids have also enjoyed playing with Lego Wedo and Lego Mindstorm kits at our makerspace. For many families, getting access to a Lego Read more…
Let’s say you want to tinker with making simple Android applications, but you don’t have a lot of time. Perhaps you just love JavaScript and want to write Android Apps. Consider checking DroidScript on the Google Play Store. DroidScript enables you to quickly build simple Android apps using JavaScript. Read more…
I love it when I find a tool that combines my two favorite hobbies: music and computers. A gifted programmer named Sam Aaron has created an engaging tool for teaching music and code to makers young and old entitled Sonic-Pi. The tool delightfully blends an introduction to Ruby programming and Read more…
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…