Heidi’s Hoots: Representational with Owlet – Bridging the Gap
Bridging the Gap: Why the ‘R’ in CRA Matters Imagine learning a new language without pictures or diagrams. That’s the challenge many students face when grappling with abstract math concepts. The “R” in CRA, the Representational stage, acts as a critical bridge between hands-on experience and the symbolic manipulation that will eventually lead to abstract […]
New Podcast Episode: Isobel Haynes is Flocking Amazing
Isobel Haynes is a lifelong learner, film and science lover, counterterrorism expert, and the Global Program and Curriculum Development Manager at the Florida Film Academy. And she’s flocking amazing. DOWNLOAD FLOCKING AMAZING EPISODES HERE, OR LISTEN TO THEM VIA YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST STREAMING SERVICE. LIKE WHAT YOU HEAR? SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE US A REVIEW! Check out […]
Make Your Own Hummingbird Kit Automated Pet Toy, by guest blogger Jennifer Jensen
This blog post was written by educator Jennifer Jensen, a student in the 2023 Cultural Connections with Hummingbird course offered through the Infosys Foundation USA. The course challenges educators to create a personally meaningful robot that represents their interests and identities, and to consider how they can share that experience with their students. Jennifer’s final […]
Coding with Finch is a Snap! coming Summer 2024
What if you could increase engagement, improve behavior, and meet more required standards in your classroom – in just a snap? Coding with the Finch Robot is a Snap!, and we can’t wait to share it all with you! In this hands-on course, you will practice programming using the Finch robot and the Snap! Block-based […]
From Vision to Action: Cucamonga School District’s Computer Science Initiative
How can you take computer science beyond your classroom walls and make deep and joyful hands-on learning a reality across your entire district? Explore computer science integration with Darren Alcala and Lindsay Munoz, two experts from the Cucamonga School District. This presentation was originally shared at the Spring CUE 2024 Conference, and is published on […]
Free Webinar: Inclusive Innovation with Strawbees
In this 60-minute webinar, you’ll embark on a STEAM-filled adventure with Erik Torstensson Boji, the Creator behind Strawbees and Sarah FitzHenry, Director of Education & Mission of BirdBrain Technologies. In our live session, we aim to inspire you by quickly sketching and prototyping accessible playgrounds, thereby bringing the concept of coding to life. Webinar resources: Accessible Play […]
New Podcast Episode: Amanda Jeane is Flocking Amazing
Amanda Jeane is a science teacher, Director of Learning at CodeJoy, a social media making superstar, Hummingbird expert, and cockroach enthusiast. And she’s flocking amazing. DOWNLOAD FLOCKING AMAZING EPISODES HERE, OR LISTEN TO THEM VIA YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST STREAMING SERVICE. LIKE WHAT YOU HEAR? SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE US A REVIEW! Check out more episodes of the Flocking Amazing […]
Computer Science and the Inclusive Classroom with the Hummingbird Robotics Kit
Cucamonga Program Highlight from WESELPA on Vimeo. “The Cucamonga School District is not just teaching students how to code. It’s opening doors, fostering collaboration, and building bridges to a future where every student can thrive.” Learn how the Cucamonga School District is creative deep and joyful hands-on learning experiences for all students with the Hummingbird […]
Heidi’s Hoots: Concrete with Owlet – The Foundational Building Blocks
While Glow and Cube are not necessarily focused on computer science standards, the philosophy of the developers is founded on the K-12 framework. “As illustrated in Figure 1.1, the framework provides building blocks of concepts (that students should know) and practices (that students should do) which can be used to create standards (performance expectations of […]