We have so many exciting opportunities to learn coming up on MakerCampus! I just keep getting surprised by the cool stuff available. This week, being the lead up to Valentine’s Day, has an especially interesting class that is sure to bring a smile to someone’s valentine. Introducción al diseño de prototipos de ingeniería y programación […]
Here’s a look at the first month of 2021 in Open Source Hardware! In January we had 139 pieces of hardware certified as open source, 119 of those were from SparkFun Electronics. A total of 9 different countries were represented in this month’s certifications. Categories represented were Electronics, Wearables, IOT, Sound, Environmental, and Science. Overall […]
Build a real location clock that knows and shows where your family and friends are
Build a smart octopus drumbot that listens, learns, and plays along with you
MakerCampus is growing quickly and the classes we are lining up are very exciting. We’ve got something for everyone! This week you can learn the principles of engineering by constructing fantastic paper structures. You could also learn about software defined radio in a class that is quickly becoming one of our most popular! Engineering With […]
We wanted to give Jayy a peek at his magazine profile before the rest of the world got to see it. And then we surprised him with one more thing.
Our current framework for multiple-choice standardized testing is about 20 years old, dating back to legislation signed by President Bush called No Child Left Behind. The name has changed but testing still rules, although it has been disrupted by COVID-19. In this conversation with educators, Pam Moran and Ira Socol, co-authors with Timeless Learning with Chad Ratliff, we discuss how our education system responded to COVID-19 and how students have responded by turning off their cameras. Can we imagine a future where instead of multiple choice tests, schools offer students multiple and different ways to learn?
