If parents and students have been asking you about ways to stave off that summer slump, here are some online courses that I have been suggesting to the parents and students in my community: Camp Wonderopolis: Free, and you can sign up as a “Camp Counselor” to tailor the curriculum if you like. Maker Camp: … Read more
Infinite Thinking Machine “is a high-energy Internet TV show that inspires creativity and innovation in education.” The episodes are produced every two weeks, and you can find the archives here. The episode that I am featuring in this post is, “If You Build It, They Will Learn”, which was produced near the end of last … Read more
You have probably noticed the “maker” trend is gaining headway. With 3D printers becoming more affordable, and new inventions like the 3Doodler, this trend is beginning to find its way into the schools and libraries – and I welcome it wholeheartedly. But you don’t have to wait until you have access to a public “Maker … Read more