The culture of open source continues to make an impact beyond software and programming. The ethos of open source has helped fuel the makers movement. In the open source convention(#OSCON 2014), speakers reviewed the impact of open source in government, education, manufacturing, and making. The OSCON event is one Read more…
Today is the first day of school for our boys (I know, early right?!). It has been quite the journey leading to this day and I spent some time reflecting on it last night as I laid out clothes and carefully packed lunchboxes. As both a student and a teacher, Read more…
“Creativity is a great motivator because it makes people interested in what they are doing. Creativity gives hope that there can be a worthwhile idea. Creativity gives the possibility of some sort of achievement to everyone. Creativity makes life more fun and more interesting.” — Edward de Bono Read more…
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 tinkering with virtual reality and you have a modern Android Read more…
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 Inspiration” on Storify] Posts From InspiredToEducate.NET 10+ Lessons To Read more…
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 Bell recently came back from the JSConf 2014 conference. He Read more…
Photo from https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mercer-Creative-Computer-Camps/145801895430813 Looking for a fun summer camp for your kids this Summer? Check out the “Mercer Creative Computer Camps” at Mercer University in Macon, Georgia. Kids get the opportunity to play and tinker with robotics, game design, and Minecraft. Students interested in media can experiment with digital Read more…
Check out https://www.facebook.com/theClubhouseAugusta Maker spaces are starting all across the country providing a welcoming environment for tinkering and inventing. In these spaces, you’ll find programmers building cool apps. In the same space, you might find a class of young people learning how to build their first Arduino project. You might Read more…
For teams that do creative work, Scrum has become a popular management framework to help improve team focus and provide a disciplined pattern for continuous improvement. Working with teams that use agile/scrum, it has been fun to see how the leadership and meeting patterns in scrum help improve positive communication Read more…
Are you a programmer, community leader, or designer wanting to make a difference? Mark your calendars for May 31 – June 1, 2014 for the National Day of Civic Hacking, a fun weekend of community service using design, programming and technology. Whether you’re a novice or expert, all are welcome! Why Read more…