by Meredith Martin | Jun 10, 2015 | Link Soup, resources
I just realized I forgot to post the handout from this year’s final Wednesday Workshop! It’s a little late, but here’s the info from Cool Tools For Teachers 2015....
by Meredith Martin | Jun 9, 2015 | 3D Printing, hardware, STEM
My friend Michelle was trying out a new 3D printer today and broadcasting via Periscope, and I ended up watching for a little bit and answering questions she had. One of those questions was about what I have in my 3D printer toolkit. I keep a little Rubbermaid tub...
by Meredith Martin | Jun 7, 2015 | 3D Printing, Just for Fun, STEM
As we begin to wrap up the school year, my 4th and 6th graders are finishing up their 3D design projects and getting ready to print. In the meantime, I have succumbed to the allure of 3D printing and purchased my own printer for home use. While I admit the main...
by Meredith Martin | Jun 5, 2015 | conference, edcamp, professional development
It’s hard to believe that a week ago at this time I was at the US Department of Education in Washington DC with about a hundred other educators from across the country for EdcampDOED, also known as EdcampUSA. I hopped on a train after school on Thursday and...
by Meredith Martin | Jun 5, 2015 | How-To, STEM, Storage
I’ve been talking at a lot of conferences lately about STEM labs and Makerspaces, and as a result I often get questions about storage and organization. Obviously, your situation may vary based on your space, but here is what has worked for me so far. Portable...