As part of the Makers movement, a Maker Faire is a community gathering that celebrates creative expression in digital fabrication, arts, fine crafts, robotics, programming, and engineering. Across the nation, these events are inspiring kids and adults to be creative, Read more…
Given that Sarah and I love science, we enjoy exposing our family to novel learning experiences. In the past month, we had the opportunity to enjoy the Museum of Science in Boston, MA. I greatly enjoy hands on learning. Getting Read more…
Check out http://www.inventtolearn.com In the STEAM movement, we seek to engage students in a love of learning about science, technology, art, and math. In previous posts, we have discussed the risks to our local and national development if we continue Read more…
I honestly want to be the best teacher that I can be. It truly pains me when students fail or withdraw from my courses. This week two students dropped one of my courses, and there are others that haven’t showed Read more…
Through Google Documents, Google provides amazing web based tools for students, businesses, and educators. During a Google Developer Group meeting at Mercer University, I was introduced to a cool programming technology enabling developers to customize Google App experiences using Read more…
Over the weekend I went to a potluck supper with several other families. One of the other moms there was talking to me about maybe helping her with some of her homeschool science curriculum. Of course I got really excited. Read more…
As a fan of Minecraft, I have enjoyed seeing it used for fun and playful learning. In this post, I would like to introduce a technology for programming Minecraft and making small games. ScriptCraft by Walter Higgins enables you to Read more…
I love the beginning of the school year. I always get excited when I walk into a store at the end of the summer and the smell of new school supplies fills the air. I have to be restrained when Read more…
When I graduated from college and started work as a professional software developer, I still thirsted to grow my mind in knowledge of my faith. University of South Florida (USF) had a pretty cool campus ministry culture. So, I Read more…
Hello! For our post today, I would like to introduce you to Lauren Franza, Educational Designer from ATLT games. Her team has created novel gaming experience to teach algebra. “Pi and the Lost Function” by ATLT games helps engage 6th, Read more…