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December 2, 2013

  • Invent to Learn

    For today, Sylvia Martinez and Gary Stager’s book “Invent To Learn: Making, Tinkering, and Engineering in the Classroom” is free for the Kindle version of the book.   Why am I posting this?  The timing is perfect for educators in Western Ontario. Gary Stager will keynote the Western RCAC’s Symposium 2013 in London this Thursday.  Time is slipping… Continue reading

  • When You’re Absolutely, Positively, Adamant That You’re Right…

    …you’re never going to want your wisdom to go away.  You’re probably going to want to share your genius for the ages.  After all, you’ll nailed it. We’ve all heard the thoughts that once it’s on the Internet, it’s there forever.  Forever hasn’t arrived yet so we really can’t test that theory.  Are you willing… Continue reading

  • OTR Links 12/02/2013

    Computer Science Teacher: Fun With Meme Generator Computer Science Teacher: Fun With Meme Generator http://t.co/wSdTvzzrBf tags: via:packrati.us Jeopardy type prezi by Adam Taylor on Prezi MT @2footgiraffe: Here is a Prezi Jeopardy Review game I made. It includes instructions to modify & make it your own. http://t.co/1T6YRSV5Yr tags: via:packrati.us Why a high school computer programming… Continue reading