by Michael Rosario | Jun 16, 2016 | SparkMacon News, YoungMakers |
We had a great time during our 3D modeling workshop at SparkMacon yesterday. This workshop, the second class in our Summer Maker skills series, helps makers learn how to build 3D stuff for games, art and 3D printing. The skills used in this workshop can apply to...
by Nadia Osman | May 18, 2016 | SparkMacon News, YoungMakers |
Announcing our Maker Skills Summer Workshops! Through making and tinkering, participants will learn S.T.E.A.M. skills using their hands, grow their creativity and become more curious about their world and testing the limits of what is possible. All ages are welcome...
by Michael Rosario | Dec 9, 2015 | General Discussion, YoungMakers |
We’re excited that students and teachers from Stratford Academy have joined our SparkMacon community of makers. In our 3D modeling workshop last weekend, students learned to use TinkerCAD.com to design Christmas ornaments and toys. I was impressed that they...
by Michael Rosario | May 4, 2015 | SparkCommunity, SparkMacon News, YoungMakers |
Hello makers! Starting in May 2015, SparkMacon launched Project Renaissance, a pilot scholarship program designed to support students in their creativity and grow their skills as makers. In this one year program, students will attend monthly workshops to...
by Michael Rosario | Jan 3, 2015 | YoungMakers |
“When a kid builds a model rocket, or a kite, or a birdhouse, she not only picks up math, physics, and chemistry along the way, she also develops her creativity, resourcefulness, planning abilities, curiosity, and engagement with the world around...
by Michael Rosario | Dec 17, 2014 | SparkCommunity, YoungMakers |
On my personal blog InspiredToEducate.NET, we have reflected on the benefits of learning by making. It has been fun putting project based learning ideas into action at our new makerspace. Our team has been given the opportunity to implement project based learning...