Every year single year I question how we do conferences in school. As an educator I often think that the system is an outdated system that needs a reboot. And…Read more
2016
Stanford Bunny 3D Printing Challenge with Meshmixer
I have a new challenge. This month and next month I have given myself a goal to learn something new each day when it comes to 3D printing. It is…Read more
What are we doing in Coffeechug Cafe?
So often in Coffeechug Cafe we test, experiment, teach, conduct activities, and more. Like most educators we forget to share all things we are working on. Sometimes they make it…Read more
A/B Testing Experiment
As I silently beg for spring and warm weather I will be printing this project to understand how it works. I am adding this free Pixar animation class to…Read more
What is True Survival?
Learning does not have to suck. Yes, there are times when learning can be tough and not enjoyable. That is just part of the process. However, that does not mean…Read more
Make Writing with LEGO Instead of Writing Old School
If you really stop to think about writing and the process it sure looks an awful like the process we use in Makerspaces. You have an idea, you draft, you…Read more
Bullet Journal: January 2016 Reflection and February Goals
As January comes to a close all I have to say is that this month was BUSY! Even crazier is that February will be even busier and it looks like…Read more
Robodogs and the Power of FLL Learning
Another First LEGO League season has come and gone……well almost come and gone. As I reflect on my sixth season as a Robodogs coach participating in First LEGO League I…Read more
An ounce of action is worth a ton of theory
Many people have collected infinite wisdom that could never be used all in a single lifetime. We read books, listen to podcasts, watch videos, attend conferences and seminars. Some absorb…Read more
Bullet Journal Journey Episode 2: The first 10 Days
I have used notebooks for years. I have a rather small obsession with notebooks where I have a massive stash of all types of notebooks for when the mood strikes…Read more