Monthly Archives: December 2013

10 Free Resources for Learning JavaScript and HTML5

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Michael

The web isn’t a stale bag of text and pictures.   In our web browser, we can use Google maps to navigate and explore the world.   The browser enables us to play games, communicate, and learn using media.   … Continue reading →

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“All I Want For Christmas” from @EduVue

Posted on December 21, 2013 by Michael

The “Hour of code” event to introduce young people to computer science has been very well received by the community.   As time permits, I have been reviewing blog posts and retrospectives on the event. My friends from EduVue provided … Continue reading →

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Creating Interactive Images with SVG

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Michael

  During a Google Developers Group session on HTML5, Dr. Allen introduced the group to a web technology called Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG). In instructional technology, SVG can be used to create interactive diagrams that respond to mouse clicks and … Continue reading →

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Closing out the term- Reflecting on what worked and what failed miserably

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Sarah

Tomorrow is my last exam of the semester. Woohoo! Freedom! I’m not sure who’s more excited, me the professor, or my students. As always, it is a good idea to take some time to reflect and think about what has … Continue reading →

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17 Fun Tools To Teach Kids To Code by @ChrisBetcher

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Michael

There are many benefits to teaching young people to code.   As a musician starts learning a piece of music,  the process can be daunting.   Musicians, however, naturally start breaking the song into parts.   By slowly mastering small … Continue reading →

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