Hands-on and project-based learning is making waves in the traditional education system for students and educators alike. Consider yourself a lifelong learner? Explore below for new ideas and information to discover!
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Over the last few videos I have highlighted helpful circuits. In this video, I highlight an active filter setup utilizing an operational amplifier. Filters are very helpful when working with analog signals. Often the range of frequencies needed are not across the entire band, therefore you need to filter out those that inhibit a clean […]
With the Kano Kit now on the verge of shipping to backers, we talked again to Alex Klein about their experience on Kickstarter, and building and designing hardware when you’re not really a hardware company.
This is why the marriage between the classroom and the Makerspace is so potent.
Building upon my last video, I’ve decided to make a simple circuit using some op-amps. One is the general op-amp LM741. The other is a specific op-amp, LM386, that is designed for audio amplification. This circuit can be used to amplify microphones or be used as a circuit sniffer depending on what you connect to […]
After working as a hardware engineer, attending grad school at Harvard, and working in science and engineering education for 10 years, I decided to go back to my community last year and start a program for girls.
Would you like to learn how to MAKE a Maker Class at your school? I have been a middle school Art teacher for seven years and I want to share with you how I got my Project Make class up and running on a shoestring budget, with a large group of low-income English Language learners.
