Posts by Sam Patterson
Coding for K12: A useful teaching tool for all teachers
Creativity is a teachable skill: Where ideas come from
Ideas are for everybody. We all have them. In my workshop train kids to find their best ideas every day, and during summer camp we do it all day long. You might think that creativity is special or magic, or the province of a few “the creatives.” Many people in my life have felt this…
Read Full PostWhat Makes Summer Camp Amazing For Students of All Ages?
What makes Summer Camp so special for both teachers and students? Learn what goes into creating a memorable experience and why you can do it too!
Read Full PostMaker Space Project Idea: Creating an LED Village in the Classroom Maker Space using Paper Circuits and the Microbit
Create a world-class hands-on coding tool. Laser-cut LED village captures the best of a trainboard and circuit design. A platform for imagination and circuit theory, build logic gates and a love of learning.
Read Full PostThe Secret to a Great Staff Meeting is … CREATIVITY!
The Call of Creativity- I look over at the laughter and my Head of School is using a tiny light and a giant comb on the business director’s head, illustrating the proper use of the flashlight their group designed. I couldn’t believe how great their design was! In fact, EVERY group had a great design.…
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