Introducing Circuits in Your Makerspace
I am not going to lie, when I was first told about circuits in makerspaces, my first thought was “Electricity? And middle school students? I don’t think so!” It [...]
Planning with a Goal – Moving Beyond Tinkering with Cue
Obtaining new technology, like Cue, to use in the classroom can be exciting! It can be tempting to spend a day with the students just tinkering with the technology. [...]
Coding with Drones: Engaging Tools for Teaching
Introducing students to computer science can be a challenging process due to many intangible features of the curriculum and the frustrating exactness required to be successful. For many students, [...]
Teaching Programming – The Robot That Does It for You!
When I first considered implementing coding in my classroom, my students wanted to learn how to code, but I had no idea how to teach this skill to them. [...]
Robotics, Coding, and the Pursuit of Computer Science
I hold the following truths to be self-evident: All 21st-century learners are endowed with certain classroom rights. The universal access to robotics, coding, and the pursuit of Computer Science [...]
Robotics: Access Not Experts
Dispelling Myths When you think of coding, robotics and creating equitable opportunities for students to access what is your level of comfort? Do you feel a sudden tightening in [...]
5 Steps to Introduce 3D-Printing in the Classroom
With recent price drops and increased in availability, 3D-printing is more accessible than ever. Utilizing 3D-printers in your lessons can help you support a diverse population of learners and [...]
