My MakerEd PD Plan
Today was my first day back to school. I’m a Technology Resource Teacher (TRTs) in a large school district in Northern Virginia. TRTs play an essential role in the professional development to facilitate… Continue reading
Brainstorm: One to the World Project Idea
Sitting in a PD session with some of the greatest colleagues ever. We are woking on translating traditional projects to One to the World. Original Project: 4th graders worked on a project to support… Continue reading
What does MakerEd have to do with Headlight Restoration?
I took my car to be inspected today and it was rejected because the headlights were cloudy and the wipers were torn. The estimate for a headlight restoration, a headlight adjustment and new… Continue reading
Makersmiths: A Loudoun County Makerspace
Makersmiths, a new makerspace in Loudoun County, had it’s official ribbon cutting ceremony on August 1st. I missed the ceremony but dropped in for the open house today at the new facility at… Continue reading
Make: Magazine’s Digital Fabrication Shootout: Live Blog
I’m in San Francisco to participate in Make: Magazine’s Digital Fabrication Shootout. The public can attend a Post-3D Printer Testing Weekend Q&A on Sunday from 3-5pm. http://www.meetup.com/MakeMagazine/events/224149663/ Last year, the 3D Printer Shootout was held… Continue reading
Digital Citizenship: 3DPrintingIndustry.com
Dear 3DPrintingIndustry.com, On July 8th, 2015 you appropriated a photo from my website, DesignMakeTeach.com, for use in an article on your blog. http://3dprintingindustry.com/2015/07/08/chaos-3d-why-second-movers-are-winning-the-chaotic-desktop-3d-printer-wars/ I learned of this through a ping back notice from my WordPress… Continue reading
Adding Color to Your 3D Prints – Tips and Techniques
Natural PLA is transparent and is difficult to photograph or see details. Natural ABS is a soft beige color or slightly transparent. The easiest way to increase your color options is to buy… Continue reading
Brainstorm: SXSWedu 2016 Proposal
Let’s start out by saying, I don’t really know why I would go to the SXSWedu education conference. http://sxswedu.com/about It is far away, I’d have to pay out of pocket, and I’m probably… Continue reading
STEM Camp 2015: Tweets from the Makerspace
Student explaining trap for Chinese Mitten Crab #InvasiveSpecies @chesapeakebay #cubelets @modrobotics #STEM pic.twitter.com/h83L4KOkCN — Design Make Teach (@DesignMakeTeach) July 10, 2015 Nutria trap: invasive species #STEM camp #Makerspace pic.twitter.com/xIxCSsgrh8 — Design Make Teach… Continue reading
Brainstorm: Figment DC 2015 Proposal
Saw a tweet today from a local makerspace linking to Figment DC, a participatory and interactive art show. http://dc.figmentproject.org/ As a teacher advocating for maker education in schools, I often present at conferences, workshops and maker events. In my… Continue reading
ISTE 2015: Geeking Out with 3Doodler
3Doodler was at the ISTE 2015 Vendor Expo showing off their newest 3D pen the 3Doodler 2.0. There were several artists at the booth lazily making models out of plastic. Some impressive hand… Continue reading
ISTE 2015: 3D Printing Vendors
ISTE 2015 is one of the biggest EdTech showcases of the year with hundred of companies showing their wares to over 14,000 attendees. 2015 saw a horde of 3D printing vendors in Philadelphia… Continue reading