As creation and science fair time approaches, the Science Fair Central website is a rich resource of ideas for projects of investigation. For me, it is a year-round resource for maker activities, local workshop events, and inspiration. As an educator, I was first drawn to the Science Fair Central website to participate in the Home
iMake iLearn: Prosthetic Kids Hand Challenge
The Discovery Educator Network is composed of innovative and dedicated educators who are using technology in transformational ways. Dr. Chris Craft of CrossRoads Intermediate School in Columbia, South Carolina is a member of the DEN. His project Prosthetic Kids Hand Challenge is a shining example of how children can change the world using technology. What inspired
iMake iLearn: DEN Community Making a Difference Around the World
The Design Process is the fundamental piece of any makerspace environment. Irregardless of the space, materials, or age, the Design Process is the cornerstone of any making process. My favorite visual that I use with K-5 comes from the Lifelong Kindergarten Group at MIT Media Lab. I am going to share about one
iMake iLearn – DEN Maker Spaces
The Discovery Educator Network is more than a group of dedicated educators who are integrating Discovery Education into their classrooms. It is a professional learning community composed of many different interests and passions. iMake iLearn stems from the ideas that DEN members are sharing. Wondering where this sharing is taking place? One of the most
iMake iLearn – Strawbees …. Making At Any Age
You know a product has great potential when it spans any age group. This last week I was fortunate to have the opportunity to do the Tower Activity in the context of creativity and construction with both our educators and students in our summer school program. The Strawbees were donated by Strawbees directly to DENSI 2015
iMake iLearn – 3D Doodler, Osmo, and DE images
I’m so excited… and I just can’t hide it. In previous posts, I shared about using the Osmo, Discovery Education images, and the Masterpiece app to create beautiful images. LeaAnne Daughrity showed us how to integrate the 3D Doodler into this process with the Osmo, DE, and the Masterpiece app. So what could be even
iMake iLearn: Bringing Images to Life – DE Clip Art, Osmo, and 3D Doodler
App smashing has become more and more prevalent as we realize that integrating different apps can produce amazing finished products. What about tech smashing? Have you ever wondered what you could create? At DENSI (Discovery Educator Network Summer Institute) 2015, we had the opportunity to tech smash using Discovery Education clip art, the Osmo, and
iMake iLearn – MAKING a Difference
Do you want to help the DEN make a difference? This year at the Discovery Educator Network Summer Institute in Washington D.C. the Leadership Council assembled STEM kits for a public school in the area. We are reaching out to you to share ideas that we could share with the children and on this blog
iMake iLearn – Osmo Me Some DE Images
Since the arrival of our Osmos, I have been in love with this technology. I love that this device provides my students with the ability to interact between the physical and the virtual world. I started with Tangrams which were an instant hit with kindergarten through fifth grade students in our SP Design Lab. In
iMake iLearn – 3D Printing and Using Board Builder
This is the last addition to the series of 3D printing and documenting student learning. These original posts document a project from beginning to completion as well as includes student examples of how DE Board Builder can be a transformative tool for documenting student learning. Enjoy! Original blog post in May 2015 on iCreate iLearn