There are lots of ways to teach the craft of programming. I have done my share of teaching programming through a lecture or working through a tutorial. While the lecture has it’s place in learning, I enjoy learning new teaching methodologies that maximize creativity, active learning, and fun. In Read more…
How do we encourage our students to take ownership of their education? Over and over again I encounter students that want to sit passively in the classroom and receive knowledge. They expect me to tell them what they need to know and then the memorize the bare minimum necessary to Read more…
Creative people enjoy sharing their craft with the community. The Atlanta Mini Maker Faire (AMMF) showcased creatives, craft makers, artists, inventors, and technologists from across Georgia and the US. The outdoor conference blended the best of an arts show and a “hands on” science fair. Sarah and I had the Read more…
As one finishes college, students start to think about how they can “stand out from the crowd” to prospective employers. Employers use Google to research the background of potential candidates. It’s just part of the hiring process. If someone Googled you, what would they find? As an artist or designer, Read more…
As part of the Makers movement, a Maker Faire is a community gathering that celebrates creative expression in digital fabrication, arts, fine crafts, robotics, programming, and engineering. Across the nation, these events are inspiring kids and adults to be creative, curious and take on the spirit of an inventor. Frequent Read more…
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…
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…
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…
One of the best things about my job is that I meet new and interesting people almost everyday. Each class is filled with people from all walks of life. This is especially true at the college where I teach. Our student body is diverse, made up of people from many different Read more…
I hope your Monday is going well. I’m pretty excited to share my experience in HackForChange this weekend. It was a great weekend of coding to address civic challenges. What’s the problem? http://hackforchange.org/challenge/help-students-thrive-education-challenge 3 Strategies to Break the Cycle of Poverty for Students and Families Inspirations… http://www.inventtolearn.com/ http://theleanstartup.com/ http://100startup.com/ Read more…