One of the apps that I recommend frequently is Hopscotch. This free iOS app has been one of my all-time favorite creation tools ever since we tried it a few years ago during Hour of Code. Using block programming that is similar to Scratch, Hopscotch allows users to create works of art, games, and even … Read more
Thank goodness for people like Laura Moore (@LearnMoreStuff). She collected a ton of December-themed tech activities, and bundled them all up in a Listly she embedded in this post. With 3 more weeks until Winter Break, she realizes that we all need some ideas to get us through this crazy month. I’m pretty sure Laura’s list will … Read more
This post, from The Art of Education blog, gives some great suggestions for a simple art challenge for the students who might be so inclined. I would extend the topic even further by having the students brainstorm other possible ideas for illustrating an entire page: ladybugs, flowers, holiday candy, cars, etc…