BotLogic is a new web-based game that teaches programming to kids. It reminds me a bit of the iPad apps , “Daisy the Dinosaur,” “Kodable,” and “Cargo-Bot.” The main difference is, of course, that you can play BotLogic on any device with an internet browser, and are not restricted to a certain operating system. What also makes … Read more
For this week’s Fun Friday post, I would like to point you to an augmented reality app that doesn’t fit into the Education category, technically. But, I’m sure you can find a way to use it in your classroom – whether it’s as a motivation tool or a math or physics one. Once you download … Read more
I recently posted about Sylvia’s Super-Awesome Maker Show, and how I find it inspiring that Sylvia is not waiting around to pursue her dreams. She is doing it now with her videos and, most recently, her WaterColorBot invention. I like to have my students think about what difference they intend to make in the future. We … Read more
After I wrote the post about telling a magical tale, I ran across an Edutopia article called, “Why Teachers Need to Be Great Storytellers.” The last part of Suzie Boss’ article really resonated with me because I had recently talked with a fellow ISTE attendant who had suggested nearly the same thing: “Make Ignite talks … Read more
Sylvia’s Super-Awesome Maker Show was first featured on this blog in May of 2012. Sylvia has continued to develop her super awesome making talents. You can view her projects, videos, and blog here. But, her most exciting project to date is the WaterColorBot. Since she launched her Kickstarter campaign to raise the money to produce … Read more
There is no doubt that augmented reality will play a huge part in education during the next decade. You can already see it beginning to burgeon as you read blogs and educational articles. Apps like Aurasma, Zooburst, ColAR, Spacecraft 3d, and AR Flashcards, make something that seemed to be merely science fiction into a classroom … Read more