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Computer Science, Indianapolis Public Schools, IPS, wonder workshop - August 13, 2020

1st Maker Space launches Computer Science Partnership with IPS

1^st Maker Space, LLC is excited to announce an innovative computer science partnership with Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS). The #CSforIPS initiative is a multi-year strategy to provide students throughout the district with the opportunity to learn to code with Wonder Workshop robots.

IPS Computer Science Champions Lead #CSforIPS

This week the team at 1st Maker Space led one of the most innovative professional development experiences I have had an opportunity to be a part of. Teachers at Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) embraced #CSforIPS this week and jumped into computer science with Dash, Dot, and Cue from Wonder Workshop. Like many professional development workshops this summer, our team worked to create a digital professional development experience for the Computer Science Champions. Each IPS Computer Science Champion received a Dash Home Learning Bundle to complete the professional development at home, and we created a course that blended synchronous and asynchronous...

A Summer of Making

Summer is a time where students can explore their interests in learning. What do you want your own child to learn about? What do you want to explore for your classroom for 2020? The Summer of Making is on, and we have fresh ideas to keep you making all summer long!

Top 10 FREE At-Home Resources for Making, STEM, and PBL

If you are at home like most parents or teachers, you could probably use a few extra ideas to help your kids and students engage in meaningful educational experiences. For this reason, our team at 1st Maker Space has compiled a list of 10 resources that can be used by teachers and parents alike. These resources cover a variety of topics including making, 3D printing, coding, and even environmental sustainability!