My colleague, Daryn, pointed me toward this app a few weeks ago, and I finally had the chance to download it and try it out this weekend. North Star Smart Stars Survey is an iPad app produced by Fablevision. It was designed by Peter Reynolds (author of The Dot, Ish, The North Star, and other books) … Read more
I can’t believe it’s already Phun Phriday! This week has flown by! Despite being super busy, I managed to collect enough bits and baubles to use in the next ten Phun Phriday posts, so I may be doubling up for the next few weeks! I saw a tweet about this yesterday, and thought it was … Read more
This is a bonus post. I just had to share some of the great projects my students have done for the Global Cardboard Challenge. Technically, the Big Event is this Saturday, October 5th, 2013 (check here for an event near you). But we started small this year, and my gifted students (2nd-5th grades) are inviting … Read more
Angela Maiers is one of my real-life heroes, with her advocacy for passion-driven education, the You Matter Manifesto, and the Choose 2 Matter campaign. (Don’t forget to check out her recent interview with Brad Waid and Drew Minock on the #2GuysShow. It is fabulous and motivational!) But long before I encountered the works of Angela … Read more
As I have been watching my students contentedly sawing, punching holes, and finding all kinds of ways to elaborate on their projects for the Global Cardboard Challenge during the past couple of weeks, I have been more and more convinced that transforming the empty classroom next door into a Maker Studio is going to be … Read more
RSCON is a free online conference for educators, and a fabulous way to celebrate Connected Educator Month during October. This year, it will take place from October 11th-13th. This worldwide annual event is celebrating its 4th year in 2013, and promises to offer many inspiring sessions and keynotes. Two Guys and Some iPads (Brad Waid … Read more