Last week I kicked off the BMS LEGO World Building Challenge. Rules are simple 1. You cannot take any pieces off the building area 2. You need to build structures…Read more
Coffeechug Cafe
All things happening in my classroom. This will include links to the room and various events.
Coffeechug attends his first #edcamp! Great day at #edcampiowa!
This past Saturday I participated in one of the five #edcampiowa locations here in Bettendorf, Iowa. This was my first EdCamp experience. I was not sure what to expect, but…Read more
Teacher Tinker Time Presentation Reflection with Squishy Circuits
Yesterday I presented a short 40 minute session on Teacher Tinker Time. This is something that I have created in my school as an instructional coach. The goal is to…Read more
LEGO City School Wide Building Challenge
This is not a class lesson per se, but what I am setting up in my middle school is a Lego City Building Challenge. I have some base plates that…Read more
011: Living on the Edge of Chaos: Student Entrepreneurs – Dennibro
I am so excited and proud to share with the world this podcast. I have wanted to add more student voice to the Living on the Edge of Chaos podcast…Read more
Coffeechug Offers First After School Hack Class: Greeting Cards
Here is my draft for my first after school hack activity. My goal is to create a weekly workshop class where students can come in and new ways to tinker,…Read more
#edplay GHO Panel Chat: Group Work Shownotes, links, and feedback
Last night we hosted our second Google Hangout Panel Chat for #edplay. It was another excellent hour of discussions. We covered the topic of Group Work. I have a feeling…Read more
Journey of our Africa Global Project Part 1
Below is our first part to a global project that we are doing with 7th grade social studies. I wanted to share our experience so far because it has really…Read more
Notice the small things
This past weekend I was home the whole time. It feels good to actually be home and not be so busy where I am in and out and missing things….Read more
Talking Google Glass with Don Wettrick #ggee
In Your Face: The Future of Teaching With Google Glass Don Wettrick with Aaron Maurer I just wanted to shamelessly share a podcast I just did with Don Wettrick where we…Read more