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
212 STEAM Labs
Minecraft Pi: Teaching Python for Real World Application
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
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
4 Easy & Cheap Ways to Decorate 3D Prints
As I wrap up another successful class at my nonprofit 212 STEAM LABS, I wanted to share one final tip for your 3D prints. We have been spending time learning how…Read more
Educators Have Renewed My Faith In Education
About a month ago I launched my first ever two day Make Yourself Into A Maker PD. I was nervous and scared as anyone is when you are in charge…Read more
Educators Can Make Engaging Learning If You Just Let Them!
WOW! That is about all I can say after an amazing and powerful two days of learning and making with 15 passionate educators, coaches, and administrators for the Make Yourself…Read more
3D Print Your Very Own Cookie Cutter
I am happy to announce that after all this time I have finally published my first Instructables. I won’t even begin to go into how many drafts I have developed…Read more
Jaw Snapping Pumpkin Tutorial
At 212 STEAM Labs, our October classes for middle school, high school, and adults we have been exploring how to write code for our Arduino. We have worked through a…Read more
Arduino Pumpkin Class 1 and 2
*This is a crosspost from my nonprofit 212 STEAM Labs* So much is happening at 212 STEAM Labs that there is barely time to write and document. The last two…Read more
The power of women in STEM
Last week during one of my classes that I teach at 212 STEAM Labs we began working on coding with Arduino. In this class I have students from grades 5-8….Read more