by Mike Agostinelli | Feb 27, 2015 | Hour of Code, Keep Kids Coding!, Make!, Media, On Our Radar...
This week we are going to look at a much more robust programing environment called Alice. Alice was created at Carnegie Mellon University in the late 90’s as a way to inspire a generation of programers. The platform has evolved over time and is currently in its...
by Mike Agostinelli | Feb 10, 2015 | Media, On Our Radar..., Science
Remember that life-sized skeleton in the corner of every Science room? What if a digital version existed that you could manipulate in 3D, add the muscular system, or any system? It does exist and it is called The Biodigital Human. This interactive, medically accurate...
by Mike Agostinelli | Feb 6, 2015 | Conferences, Library of Congress, On Our Radar...
The Library of Congress is now accepting applications for its week-long Summer Institutes for K-12 educators. Held at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., these professional development events provide educators with tools and resources to effectively integrate...
by Mike Agostinelli | Jan 27, 2015 | Announcements, Microsoft, On Our Radar..., Tech Savvy Writing Prompt, The Future
In January Microsoft released the HoloLens, a new technology like nothing we have seen before: http://compass.xboxlive.com/assets/b2/15/b215c2a2-1c5b-4707-9a92-fffca6fb82fe.mp4?n=Microsoft_HoloLens_TransformYourWorld_816p23.mp4 Your Writing Prompt: If you were to own...
by Mike Agostinelli | Jan 6, 2015 | Common Core State Standards, On Our Radar..., Quick Look
Have you been looking for an online simulation to help your students understand a Math or Science concept better? ExploreLearning’s Gizmos are a great place to start. ExploreLearning has been around for over 10 years which gives them a true advantage in the...
by Mike Agostinelli | Dec 17, 2014 | How-To, Microsoft, On Our Radar..., PowerPoint
Embedding YouTube videos into PowerPoint – Thank you TubeChop! I always loved the PowerPoint feature that let me embed YouTube videos into a presentation. That way I wouldn’t have to leave an IE window open during my presentation, fumble with ALT-TAB keystrokes, and...
