Education

Hands-on and project-based learning is making waves in the traditional education system for students and educators alike. Consider yourself a lifelong learner? Explore below for newย ideas and information to discover!

Interactive electronics learning online!

Interactive electronics learning online!

The Wisconsin Online Resource Center has a great collection of interactive animations for learning the ins-and-outs of electronics theory and application. If you’re a visual learner, like myself, you’re likely to find these ‘learning objects’ very helpful. In addition to basic principals of AC/DC, digital/analog, logic gates, op-amps, motors, they cover pneumatics, hydraulics, sensors, and […]

Tinkering School on NPR!

Tinkering School on NPR!

NPR’s All Things Considered had a great piece on Tinkering School! You can listen online here. Software engineer Gever Tulley felt that his friends who were parents were overprotective of their children. So he started the Tinkering School, a summer camp that encourages kids to play with fire, throw spears and take risks. More: Tinkering […]