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The Hour of Code: Bringing Computer Science into the Home and Classroom

December 9, 2013 by Gwyn Ridenhour 10 Comments

Did you know, according to Code.org, by the year 2020, one million computer jobs will be unfilled simply because there aren’t enough people who know how to code? One million jobs. In this fragile economy and rapidly changing world, there are few careers that promise stability. Therefore, it is unaccountable that 90% of our schools… [Read More]

Filed Under: Computer Science, Technology in School

Full STEAM Ahead: DIY Ideas for Hands-On Science, Tech, Engineering, Art, and Math

June 26, 2013 by Gwyn Ridenhour 15 Comments

Eva is a maker. Ever since she could use her little fingers to pick things up, she has, combining them, moving them, connecting and altering them, creating masterpieces and master messes. She has left a ballooning cloud of glitter and legos and monster-fied Barbies in her creative wake for years. So it comes as no… [Read More]

Filed Under: Computer Science, Curriculum Design, English, Math, Physics/Engineering, Robotics, STEAM, Technology in School Tagged With: Code.org, DIY.org, EEME, Khan Academy, Project-Based Learning, STEAM, Sylvia's Super Awesome Maker Show, Vi Hart

Computer Coding for Kids

April 5, 2013 by Gwyn Ridenhour 9 Comments

A couple of weeks ago, I did a short series on gaming in the classroom, highlighting some of the programs and online resources we like best. Since that time, Eva has completed her chosen module on the Descartes Cove math game, and escaped her digital number-laden island. Though she enjoyed Descartes Cove, really she’s never… [Read More]

Filed Under: Computer Science, Technology in School Tagged With: Code.org, coding, education

A Plethora of Projects

October 24, 2011 by Gwyn Ridenhour 7 Comments

Well friends, this has been a very busy couple of weeks around the ‘ole Ridenhour household. In addition to a family vacation to Disney and Harry Potter World a week ago (thanks Mom and Dad!), we’ve each been up to our eyeballs in projects that are gaining momentum and garnering various degrees of success. We’ve… [Read More]

Filed Under: Computer Science, English, Entrepreneurship, How to Homeschool, Leadership/Public Speaking, Project-Based Learning, Robotics Tagged With: Animal Attack

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