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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