I am so excited to share with people something that Birdbrain Technologies has been working on and announced to the world the other day. They have created a new product…Read more
Introducing the Hummingbird Bit
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Another Life Learning Cycle Complete
Another Life Cycle Complete What a year! Hard to believe that another school year is in the books or soon to be for some of you. It is hard to imagine…Read more
LEGO Micro:bit Tic Tac Toe or HollyWood Square Game For All!
I have been asked multiple times about how I created and built my Hollywood Squares gameboard using LEGO Micro:bit MakeCode PowerPoint I have finally gotten around to showcasing all the…Read more
LEGO EV3 and MakeCode
I love LEGO EV3 Mindstorms I love MakeCode when working with Micro:bits, Circuit Playground, and Minecraft Education Recently, MakeCode announced compatibility with LEGO EV3. I think the idea of open…Read more
NAO or Never!
This has been a super busy year for me in my new role as STEM Lead for 21 school districts while also working to start up a nonprofit and find…Read more
Urban Search and Rescue Robotics: An Opportunity For Learning
This year I had the great honor to work to bring to the state of Iowa a new robotic competition for high school students. With the help of SkillsUSA and…Read more
“Marvel”ous Fitness: Be Your Own Superhero
For far too long I have focused too much on work and others instead of a myself and my family. As I have been finally getting around to taking action…Read more
How To Make Classroom PVC Stomp Rocket Launcher
I have worked to adapt the many models of stomp rocket launchers found online to create one that be used both indoors and outdoors. This model has been used by…Read more
Wild Robot Escapes + Micro:bits = Engaged Learners
[dt_code][/dt_code] I have been working and supporting two amazing elementary educators. These 4th grade teachers decided not to just “survive” these last few weeks of school, but instead have…Read more
Productivity: Wasting Time = Time Away From Family
Think about this for a minute It is important to be very focused while working. For every minute you waste is time you are not with your family. That is…Read more