Kids & Family Archives

This Week in Making: Decentralize the Web, Girl Scouts Tackle Cybersecurity, and More

Jordan has spent much of his life writing about his many geeky pastimes. He's particularly passionate about indie game design and Japanese art, but loves interacting with creators from all walks of life.

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June 25th, 2017June 23rd, 2017

This week, Mozilla is trying to get makers to decentralize the web, the Girl Scouts tackle cybersecurity, board games go virtual, and more.

Join in the Fun, Maker Camp Starts Today!

By Gretchen Giles

Gretchen Giles

Book publicist for Maker Media.

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June 19th, 2017June 19th, 2017

Maker Camp returns for another summer. This year’s theme is Start Making! and features DK Publishing’s “Out of the Box” and “Maker Lab.”

Micro:Bit’s CEO Discusses Their Children’s Education Initiative

By Zach Shelby

Zach Shelby

Zach Shelby is the CEO of the Micro:bit Foundation, an angel investor and a thought leader in the IoT space.

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June 8th, 2017June 7th, 2017

Last year, the BBC gave a small, embedded computer to nearly a million school children in order to provide coding experience for kids.

Working Through the 5 Steps of Design Thinking

By Sandra Rodríguez

Sandra Rodríguez

I like to design and make stuff. I work in the Make Lab and am pursuing a degree in Product Design. Since starting at Make, I've had the opportunity to become a hand model and am seriously considering my options along that career path. Please contact me for your hand modeling needs!

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@sandbot4

June 8th, 2017June 8th, 2017

Design thinking is an approach to creative problem-solving that uses a framework that begins with building empathy.

Learn Coding and Electronics with Podpi Comics

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity I see in makers. My favorite thing in the world is sharing a maker's story. find me at CalebKraft.com

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@calebkraft

June 2nd, 2017June 1st, 2017

Podpi uses a comic full of cute characters to help kids learn how to complete monthly electronics projects.

Kids Meet Their Role Models at Maker Faire

By Shawn Jolicoeur

Shawn Jolicoeur

During the day Shawn is a California Educator, by evening and weekend he is the owner of GeekBuilders.net where he and his family produce videos and content that combine storytelling, making, and education

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June 2nd, 2017June 1st, 2017

A personal thank you to all the makers who work to inspire the next generation of doers, problem solvers, and makers.