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A Maker Faire is a Family Affair

  My son and I just returned from the NYC Maker Faire that took place in Queens this past weekend.  It was our first...and it won't be our last.  My 12-year-old son and I had a blast.  The Maker Faire (which takes place in cities around the world at various times) had so much to see and do, we couldn't even see it all in a … [Read more...]

TECHNOTES: What is Odyssey of the Mind?

  Over the years, I have mentioned Odyssey of the Mind in our articles.  As an Odyssey of the Mind coach for the past 5 years, I'm a big proponent of it.  Why?  Because I believe Odyssey of the Mind has cemented in my kids' mind that they are... creative clever self-confident leaders team players … [Read more...]

TECHNOTES: Why A Maker Faire?

  Maker Faires are happening all over the world and growing at a rapid pace.  Last year there were 190 independently-produced "Mini Maker Faires" and 30 larger-scale Maker Faires from Kansas City to Barcelona to Paris to Rome to Tokyo, and many other cities.   So What Exactly is a Maker Faire?   "A Maker Faire is … [Read more...]

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