{"id":2006,"date":"2016-03-21T03:36:41","date_gmt":"2016-03-21T03:36:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/?p=2006"},"modified":"2016-03-21T03:37:28","modified_gmt":"2016-03-21T03:37:28","slug":"thanks-to-our-sparkmacon-maker-space-teachers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/thanks-to-our-sparkmacon-maker-space-teachers\/","title":{"rendered":"Thanks to our SparkMacon Maker Space Teachers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- Facebook Like Button v1.9.6 BEGIN [http:\/\/blog.bottomlessinc.com] -->\n<iframe src=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Finspiredtoeducate.net%2Finspiredtoeducate%2Fthanks-to-our-sparkmacon-maker-space-teachers%2F&amp;layout=standard&amp;show_faces=false&amp;width=450&amp;action=like&amp;colorscheme=light\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowTransparency=\"true\" style=\"border:none; overflow:hidden; width:450px; height: 30px; align: left; margin: 2px 0px 2px 0px\"><\/iframe>\n<!-- Facebook Like Button END -->\n<p>In the past year, we had the pleasure of organizing our first young maker program serving 15 young ladies from our community partner, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.realimpactcenter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Real Impact<\/a>. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Through this program entitled Project Renaissance, our students gained exposure to STEAM skills including coding, 3D modeling, 3D printing, laser cutting, costume making, Arduino hacking, and robot building. \u00a0\u00a0This program would not be possible without the generous support of the Georgia Technology Authority and the work of the Middle Georgia Regional Commission.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We had an amazing team of teachers and coaches helping to build our students through this program. \u00a0I wanted to take a moment to thank our amazing team!<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Code: Stephen Finney<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3D printing: Corey Robinson <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laser cutting: Patrick Hobbs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Video Editing: Larry Najera<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cosplay: Libby McCormick<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Electronics: Glen Stone<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arduino: Robert Reese<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Robotics: John Robison<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">College Student support team:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">John Robison<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corey Robinson <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elizabeth Tate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parker<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On behalf of our Macon community, I want to thank each of them for their gift of time, sharing their passion for their craft, and caring for our students. \u00a0\u00a0We appreciate your inspiration, leadership, and service. \u00a0\u00a0I\u2019m sure that this experience will leave a lasting positive impression on our students.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We also want to extend our thanks to Geneva West and all the parents who supported the students. \u00a0We appreciate all of your time and support!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;re a few pictures from our last DiY Arduino Robot building workshop. \u00a0\u00a0For me, it was very exciting to see the students complete this final workshop. \u00a0\u00a0We\u2019re very proud of our students! \u00a0The students accomplished the DiY robot design reviewed <a href=\"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/moving-your-diy-robot-using-arduino-and-servos\/\">in this post<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/diyRobotics__3_20_2016.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2007\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2007\" src=\"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/diyRobotics__3_20_2016.jpg\" alt=\"diyRobotics__3_20_2016\" width=\"907\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/diyRobotics__3_20_2016.jpg 907w, http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/diyRobotics__3_20_2016-300x238.jpg 300w, http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/diyRobotics__3_20_2016-768x610.jpg 768w, http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/diyRobotics__3_20_2016-900x714.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 907px) 100vw, 907px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/diyRoboticsParts.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2008\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2008\" src=\"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/diyRoboticsParts.jpg\" alt=\"diyRoboticsParts\" width=\"608\" height=\"342\" srcset=\"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/diyRoboticsParts.jpg 960w, http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/diyRoboticsParts-300x169.jpg 300w, http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/diyRoboticsParts-768x432.jpg 768w, http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/diyRoboticsParts-900x506.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 608px) 100vw, 608px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re looking forward to repeating a 4-month maker workshop series starting in May. \u00a0This workshop series will cover the topics of 3D modeling\/printing, Robotics building, Arduino hacking, and code. \u00a0\u00a0We plan to offer tracks for adults and young makers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Learning To Code<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/?p=1319\">Easy Data Visualization with Google Charts and JavaScript<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/?p=795\">Learn to Build Your Own Conversational Bot using ChatScript<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a 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