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
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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
Authentic Student Voice and Moving from Talk to Action #edplay Panel Chat
#edplay GHO Panel Chat March 12th Time: 8 pm CST Where: Google Hangout – using hashtag #edplay for backchannel Topic: Authentic Student Voice & Acting on Voice Next Wednesday…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
#edplay Panel Chat: 3 barriers to graduating tinkerer scientists in US schools #stuvoice #stem
#edplay GHO Panel Chat Do you want your voice heard? When: March 6th Time: 8:00 pm CST Where: Google Hangout – using hashtag #edplay for backchannel Topic: Three barriers to…Read more
#edplay March Calendar Is Available
I have crafted the calendar of events for #edplay for the month of March. Yes, things might change a bit, but at least you can plan. I already have April 95%…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
Do you have an opinion on group work in the classroom? #edplay
If you are involved in education as an educator, parent, or student, then you have come across group work. Over time we have had good experiences and not so good…Read more
#edplay Twitter Chat Recap: Play in the Scope and Sequence of Education
Last night we had our second #edplay Twitter chat. We had a great discussion on a variety of questions focused around the following Topic: Play in the Scope and Sequence…Read more