How Kids Blur the Line Between Digital and Traditional Tools
Andrew Smyk is an educator and user experience designer who specialises in mobile design, computer-mediated learning and communication. And, according to his Twitter profile, his most important job (as...
View ArticleHow This Class Got a 3D Printer Using the Power of the PLN
Technology does not come cheap. In fact, it’s a huge expense for any school. So what do you do when your budget just won’t stretch far enough to teach how you want to teach? Well, when elementary...
View Article3D Printing in the Classroom is Elementary
Since my school year finished at the end of June, I’ve been reflecting on my first year using a 3D printer with 4th and 5th grade students. I must begin by first stating that I am in no way an expert...
View ArticleMotivate the Makers in Your Class with SketchUp Make
Overview Making can take a number of fascinating and educationally valuable forms. From arts and crafts to coding and design, just about any interest can be used to spark a passion in creation and...
View ArticleSo Many Classroom 3D Printing Options – How to Choose the Right One
If you’ve looked into 3D printing, you know there are a lot of options – some good and some not so much. Since the technology is just beginning to enter classrooms and is new for most schools, choosing...
View ArticleElementary Adventures in 3D Printing
Makerspaces are taking shape around the country in many schools. The demand for these opportunities for our students to explore and create is greater than ever before. Anyone can start a Makerspace...
View ArticleHow to STEM Preschoolers – This is How I Did it at Digitaf
Digitaf is a technological kindergarten, located in a disadvantaged neighborhood of Holon, Israel. Our mission is to improve the area through the education of the children. In addition to the regular...
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