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Make:cast – Scott Swaaley – Engineer, Educator & Entrepreneur

Make:cast – Scott Swaaley – Engineer, Educator & Entrepreneur

Subscribe to Make:cast on Itunes or Google Podcasts. You can also find it on Spotify, Deezer, Podcast Addict, PodChaser and Spreaker. A list of previous episodes of Make:cast can be found here. Scott Swaaley of Make Safe Tools As a maker, San Diego-native Scott Swaaley is a triple-threat.  He can build things; he can teach; […]

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Why Educators Love Maker Faire 2015 ( + more tips!)

Why Educators Love Maker Faire 2015 ( + more tips!)

One of my favorite parts of being a part of Maker Faire is sharing all our amazing Makers with teachers who come from all around the Bay Area—really from all over the world!—and then hearing from the teachers why this is such a special part of their year. We’re delighted to welcome teachers to the event, whether they are […]

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Can Teachers Build a Physics-Go-Round?

Can Teachers Build a Physics-Go-Round?

How would you build a giant turntable or merry-go-round for the physics classroom? Includes ideas for parts and a peek backstage as well as back in time.

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Why Educators Love Maker Faire 2014 ( + their tips!)

Why Educators Love Maker Faire 2014 ( + their tips!)

Chad Ratliff shared with us this video (above, by Trevor Przyuski) of a professional development trip he and his colleagues took to Maker Faire 2013. Schools are back in session, and we’re getting ready to throw open the gates to Maker Faire, hands-down the best hands-on learning-palooza for teachers everywhere. And it’s nearly here! In […]

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MAKE Asks: Teachers that Inspire

MAKE Asks: Teachers that Inspire

MAKE Asks: is a weekly column where we ask you, our readers, for responses to maker-related questions. We hope the column sparks interesting conversation and is a way for us to get to know more about each other.

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Andi’s people

Anne Schroeder’s high school math class doodles have turned into a whole host of new characters – Andi’s People. Andi’s People were born during my sophomore year of high school, geometry class, to be exact. Their legs grew longer, their smiles, bigger, and their personality, more endearing. When I moved to Hawaii after college, my […]

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