Makerspaces

"My Newest 8-Minute Podcast: "What Are the Basics Every Teacher Should Know About the Maker Movement?""

grit and character lab... soft skills - might be worth a look.

3D printing

"Here's some of the favorite ways I see my teachers and students taking risks, and ways anyone can do the same with their class."

The Maker Movement article - pg. 13

What if every kid could learn through tinkering? Article pg 49

"what students say is the best assignment they have had this year. "

"For only $10, basic supplies from a hardware store can be turned into microscope stand for a smart phone capable of reaching up to 175x magnification."

""Work that matters" has significance beyond classroom walls; it's work that is created for an authentic audience who might  enjoy it or benefit from it even in a small way. It's work that isn't simply passed to the teacher for a grade, or shared with peers for review. It's work that potentially makes a difference in the world."

Enjoyed the meetup @htxmakerspace! Spreading the word about you! http://t.co/aBe4pfv1l8 #RaidersShare #etrainers #maker #edchat #grassroots

"A group of junior high and high school students in Cambridge, Mass., are part of an experimental education program that aims to prove they're capable of solving real-world problems early with the help of 3D printers, Arduino and group collaboration."