My dad taught me the basics of computer programming using QuickBasic. Even in middle school, I can remember us learning how to draw pixels on the screen with code. As a kid, it seemed like magic just making simple shapes! I was taking steps to learn how to build Read more…
SparkMacon is a community innovation space equipped with the tools, equipment, and grass-roots education required to convert your idea into a reality. Think of us as a gym membership to exercise your creativity, hands and brain. We aspire to blend the best of art and technology. Learn more about Read more…
Google Cardboard is a virtual reality technology building upon the capabilities of an Android Device. In a previous blog post, I discussed the exciting potential of this technology in education, art, and engineering. With help from a local Macon Maker, I was able to print my first Read more…
To help inspire the next generation of scientists and technology professionals, the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins organized the Georgia Kids STEM Day on 8/16/2014. It was a pleasure to see the museum education team and volunteers across middle Georgia come together to help kids from 2nd to 5th Read more…
For tinkers, artists, and students interested in 3D modeling, I wanted to share my review of 123D Sculpt by @AutoDesk. At the time of this writing, you can only find this app on the iOS app store. I find that I gravitate toward using my desktop computer for Read more…
SparkMacon is a community innovation space equipped with the tools, equipment, and grass-roots education required to convert your idea into a reality. Think of it as a gym membership to exercise your creativity, hands and brain. Our community will serve artisans, technology creatives, and creative tinkers with access to tools Read more…
You can also find the registration form at this link. To learn more about the education resources at the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins, GA, please visit the following links: http://www.moaeducation.com/ http://www.museumofaviation.org/ (Our kids love this museum) Join the Spark Macon Maker Space Community on Facebook Posts From InspiredToEducate.NET Read more…
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…
I just finished putting together my first Arduino robot: PiBot . The PiBot is a fun kit for learning about Arduino robotics. Using the kit, student inventors and tinkerers learn the mechanical aspects of building a basic robot and learn how to program it using C. From 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…