There are several events in the next half year that you might want to plan for.
I am sure there are more, and if you let me know I will pass the info on as best I can.
(paul@paulshircliff.org)
NEOTech March 16 & 17 John S Knight Center
16th is more for admin/leaders
17th for in the classroom people, implementers
Remake Learning Days May 4-17 all around NEO
Events and activities at various places, like libraries and science centers. You could hold/sponsor an event. They are about showing how learning CAN & SHOULD be (hands on, interactive, creative, fostering curiosity...)
Akron 3T : Teach Tech Transform June 16 & 17, Firestone CLC
An Akron area educators conference.
ChatFab20 June 15-17 , Chattanooga Tennessee
Excellent FabLab MakerSpace workshop. 3 days of designing & building projects with all of the tools at Chattanooga area school FabLabs. Lots of collaboration.
FabPlay20 June 23-26 Hawken School
Awesome 3 days of making and learning about making utilizing the FabLab at Hawken. Excellent collaboration time.
Maker BootCamp Akron ???? early planning stages
Trying to get this together for Summit County people to start networking better.
Get hands on with FabLab/MakerSpace tools and talk about making across the curriculum
MakerFaire Detroit July25 &26 at the Henry Ford Museum
go see Makers of all ages and all kinds.
SPARCC Tech Conference August 7 at Stark State College
Nice conference for Summit & Stark & Portage County (they do let others come also)
Teach Better Conference October 2 & 3 , NIHF STEM Middle School
I know it is early, but better to plan ahead
Yes, I am still contemplating how to do a Mobile Maker Space (Maker Van) for Summit County. We will help teachers incorporate more curiosity, creativity and innovation into lessons, as well as get access to some tools and try out some tools before purchasing. All ideas and input is welcome...
{paul@paulshircliff.org} even if it is to tell me "we dont need it".
Friday, February 28, 2020
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
LearningPython
Are you thinking about learning or teaching #python coding along with physical computing and/or robotics? The people at Firia Labs have a couple of things that you should look at.
First is their Jumpstart Python curriculum along with a micro:bit kit ($500 for 10 people). It includes a micro:bit, batteries, USB, some alligator clips, buzzer, thermistor, photoresistor. The curriculum is browser based. Connecting with the micro:bit is plug & play. After you type in a program in the CodeSpace editor, you press play and it downloads directly to the micro:bit. The lessons do a good job of walking you through the basics of computational thinking and coding. As you progress, you unlock tools & hints. If you already have micro:bit 's, you can purchase the curriculum separately.
Second is CodeBot, an all in one robotics board with two motors/wheels, 8 LED's, 5 line sensors (& LED's), 2 IR proximity sensors (&LED's), a buzzer, 2 buttons, accelerometer, an attached 4 AA battery pack, toggle switch to go between computer USB power and battery. You utilize CodeSpace, but they have a different curriculum specific to these components. A CodeBot with curriculum costs $150.
Both are nicely done. There are a few places in the coding exercises that could use a little more commenting (why a name is picked, what each & every line is doing), but other than that, they do a good job explaining things.
I wish they included some neopixels with both kits, but that is just a personal preference of mine.
First is their Jumpstart Python curriculum along with a micro:bit kit ($500 for 10 people). It includes a micro:bit, batteries, USB, some alligator clips, buzzer, thermistor, photoresistor. The curriculum is browser based. Connecting with the micro:bit is plug & play. After you type in a program in the CodeSpace editor, you press play and it downloads directly to the micro:bit. The lessons do a good job of walking you through the basics of computational thinking and coding. As you progress, you unlock tools & hints. If you already have micro:bit 's, you can purchase the curriculum separately.
Second is CodeBot, an all in one robotics board with two motors/wheels, 8 LED's, 5 line sensors (& LED's), 2 IR proximity sensors (&LED's), a buzzer, 2 buttons, accelerometer, an attached 4 AA battery pack, toggle switch to go between computer USB power and battery. You utilize CodeSpace, but they have a different curriculum specific to these components. A CodeBot with curriculum costs $150.
Both are nicely done. There are a few places in the coding exercises that could use a little more commenting (why a name is picked, what each & every line is doing), but other than that, they do a good job explaining things.
I wish they included some neopixels with both kits, but that is just a personal preference of mine.
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
ZeroLandfill
Zero Landfill Cleveland is holding a repurposing / upcycling event February 22 from 9 am to 12 pm and February 28 from 3 pm to 6 pm. It is at the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District HQ 4750 East 131 Street, Garfield Heights. They call these "Harvest Days". People can come and take away donated items to use for themselves. The materials tend to be interior design samples (carpet, tile, wall coverings, flooring) which are dropped off on a Pollinator Day (February 21, from 12 pm -3 pm). The aim is to redirect these materials to local artists, teachers, and the general public instead of the landfill. In the past they have gotten 20-30 van loads of materials from design businesses around NE Ohio. It is random, but that is the creative fun.
The Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District gives them a space to use for the event.
This would be a great time for local Makers to get some materials to experiment with.
There will be another event in July.
#MakerSpace
#MakerEd
The Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District gives them a space to use for the event.
This would be a great time for local Makers to get some materials to experiment with.
There will be another event in July.
#MakerSpace
#MakerEd
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