The Blockbuster Boredom Buster – Movie Making

It seems that many students have access to tools for recording videos.  Summer is a great time for them to develop their inner director/producer/writer.  Here are some resources to inspire the future Oscar winners in your home or classroom: Project Ed – This post by Girish Gupta on “Getting Smart” gives a great overview of Project … Read more

Blast Off to Genius Hour!

For many of you, today may be your first day of the new school year.  If so, I hope it’s a great one!  My goal is to make it an unforgettably fabulous year for my students.  In the immortal words of Kid President, Update:  *As of 1/2/14, you can now download all of my current … Read more

Make!

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