Stop Teaching Programming, Start Teaching Computational Thinking
Educators want to teach programming to make a generation of coders, but even non-coders can benefit from learning computational thinking.
Maker News
From advancements in technology and materials, to the development of innovative techniques and ideas, there’s always something new on the horizon. As a maker, your success depends on your ability to keep up with all these changes. Let’s take a look at some of the most noteworthy developments that are taking place in making right now!
Made in Baltimore: Architectural Design for Makerspaces
There is a lot of planning that goes into the construction of a makerspace. Here are some architectural elements you should consider.
This Week in Making: Maker Faire Cairo, Crazy Crayons, Casting Tips, and More
This past week we went to Cairo for an amazing Maker Faire, learned what a pulse oximeter was, played with crayons, and more!
What Is a Maker? You Are
Humans do two things that make us unique from all other animals; we use tools and we tell stories. And when you make something, you’re doing both at once.
Solidoodle Bows Out of 3D Printing
After various setbacks, Solidoodle is suspending operations. For customers whose orders had not been fulfilled, New Matter is stepping in.
High School Robotics Team’s “Xcalibear” Stolen, But Maker Spirit Prevails
A high school robotics team suffer a loss with the theft of their champion “Xcalibear” robot, but they are rallying to prep a replacement.
Makerspace Revitalizes South End of Downtown Greensboro, North Carolina
The Forge is the makerspace that has been the center of neighborhood revitalization in Greensboro, North Carolina.