There’s an App for That Toy at the New York Toy Fair
New toys on the market are trending toward physical building block styles with integrated digital components. Here are our favorites from New York Toy Fair.
Education
Maker Education is such a valuable role. These stories will bring you the latest information and tales of maker educators who area spreading the maker mindset. Help others learn how to make things or how to think like a maker at makerspaces, schools, universities, and local communities. The importance of maker education can not be understated. We appreciate our educators.
This Is the Easiest Way to Build Accessibility Tech for Kids with Disabilities
One size DOESN’T fit all, especially when it comes to education. MaKey MaKey lets teachers tailor tech education for student needs.
Pixar and Khan Academy’s Free Online Course for Aspiring Animators
If you’ve ever wanted to know how the animators at Pixar do it, then you need to check out the Pixar in a Box classes from Khan Academy.
Public Lab Puts Eco Justice in the Hands of Citizen Scientists
A network of DIY environmentalists is helping monitor oil cleanups and busting polluters.
Made in Baltimore: Finding the Perfect Makerspace Property
For a makerspace to best serve its Maker community, it needs to be where they are, and it needs to be big enough to support everyone.
This Makerspace Brings STEM Students Together to Hack Wheelchairs
505access is a non profit organization that connects Makers with local organizations in New Mexico to make accessible technologies.
Sculpting Massive Scenes with Balloons Brings a New Twist to STEM Education
Airigami reaches out to YMCAs to teach STEM using balloons and build massive balloon sculptures.
