Recently I attended two professional development events nominally aimed at "maker educators." They ended up being pretty different experiences, though!
Articles tagged with education
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Introduction to Programming
Colleagues often consult me for advice on teaching programming as fledgling or non-programmers. Here are capsule reviews of various tools and approaches for beginners.
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CTE Programming in 2017
Anyone teaching computer-related topics in 2017 knows that: the range of skills, compensation levels, and working conditions in "tech" is huge and unpredictable; and, trying to future-proof your students is impossible.
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Teaching Materials Selection in High School
Materials selection and Ashby charts are rarely covered in depth for most STEM students or teachers, so I wanted to give them strong guidance. Here's my advice.
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The Hacktory
When I moved to Philadelphia, I got involved in a local makerspace, The Hacktory. They provided a great platform for teaching others and tinkering on my own projects. Here are a few of the activities I worked on there.