This is a crosspost from my non-profit, 212 STEAM Labs Rationale: Why Python? Python programming is a great beginner language to learn how to code and program. Not only is…Read more
Minecraft Pi: Teaching Python for Real World Application
2018
056: Living on the Edge of Chaos Podcast with Doug Bergman
Guest: Doug Bergman I love talking with Doug. Doug has an energy for life and learning that is so contagious. Just listening to him talk about learning inspires you to…Read more
Minecraft Education: Getting Started With Code Connection
As I work to help educators wrap their heads around all things code, gaming, computer science, and more I understand how overwhelming it can be. I often feel overwhelmed myself…Read more
LEGO Design Thinking Experience Workshop for Students
A few weeks ago I was fortunate enough to have the chance to head back to the middle school where I worked for 14 years to help an outstanding and…Read more
Micro:bit Triggered Minecraft Selfie Project
Here is a project I developed by remixing a bunch of tutorials of various other projects I found online. This project is one that never gets old as people love…Read more
Using Sway As An Online Resume Builder
There are so many options out on the market today to do anything that you want to do. Sometimes the key is simplicity in a tool that will allow for…Read more
Creative Challenge For Your Makerspace: Deck of Cards Challenge
I posted this activity in my latest newsletter, Make Yourself Into A Maker Newsletter: Chapter 5, but I wanted to be sure everyone had a chance to use it. Do…Read more
Awesome Ava and Dorky Dad Make a Magic Wand with MakeCode and Circuit Playground
Ava and I ventured into the world of coding and making using MakeCode and Circuit Playground. I have been using MakeCode quote a bit lately with some Micro:bit projects I have…Read more
Awesome Ava and Dorky Dad Make Cinnamon Glitter Slime
In this episode Ava and I make slime that smells like cinnamon and has a nice glitter effect. For this recipe you will need: 1/2 cup clear glue 1/4 teaspoon…Read more
Looking Back at 2017: Coffeechug Social Media Sharing
I really hesitated in piecing this together and then sharing online. I am in the same mindset as Krissy Venosdale when she tweets and posts her amazing posts on Instagram…Read more