Monthly Archives: June 2014

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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#InventToLearn #ISTE2014 Workshop: Projects and Inspiration

Posted on June 29, 2014 by Michael

Inspiring and fun day of reflection, making and tinkering. Check out the project ideas, blog posts, and resources. Thanks Sylvia and Gary for the great day!  You guys are my inspiration.   [View the story “#InventToLearn #ISTE2014 Workshop: Projects and … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Sarah

After suffering through the semester from, well you know (see my last post here), I have not been inclined to do much reading or thinking about teaching. That said, I have read some interesting books during my summer break and … Continue reading →

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OpenBarter: Case Study in Civic Web App Design (Part 1)

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Michael

  On May 31 – June 1, 2014, Middle Georgia citizens participated in the National Day of Civic Hacking(NDoCH), a fun weekend of community service using design, programming and technology.  In this national event, citizens across the nation explored challenges, … Continue reading →

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Survival Mode

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Sarah

Hey there. Remember me? I’m that crazy biology professor that used to blog on this site. I just survived the semester from H-E-double hockey sticks. Survived is a good word for it. I can’t say that I was the most … Continue reading →

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Makers rocking #JavaScript at JSConf 2014

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Michael

Scott Hanselman, one of my favorite programming/technology bloggers, argues that the JavaScript programming language is the assembly language of the web.   It’s the programming magic that makes modern web applications like Google Maps possible.   My good friend Chip … Continue reading →

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Macon National Day of Civic Hacking: Community Service Through Technology #MacHack

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Michael

On May 31 – June 1, 2014, Middle Georgia citizens participated in the National Day of Civic Hacking(NDoCH), a fun weekend of community service using design, programming and technology.  In this national event, citizens across the nation explored challenges, created … Continue reading →

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