Arrived at @GeorgiaTech in time for the “@BlocksCAD: Teaching #STEAM and Coding” workshop at @construct3dconf! Math, 3D design, and Coding, oh my! https://t.co/d1miYRnCj9 #mathchat #scichat #MakerEd #STEMed #construct3D pic.twitter.com/6gdu40oXee
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 5, 2018
Building a snowman with @BlocksCAD — such an awesome way to integrate computer science and 3D design into your curriculum! https://t.co/M1kiN33czf #mathchat #STEMed #STEAM #edchat #CSforAll #MakerEd #Construct3D pic.twitter.com/kHEzekRnth
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 5, 2018
My @BlocksCAD snowman is evolving. https://t.co/O73yKQvyhx #mathchat #STEMed #STEAM #edchat #CSforAll #MakerEd #Construct3D @construct3dconf pic.twitter.com/yoMGWKNeYg
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 5, 2018
Making a pizza crust that can be scaled depending on whatever radius is input by the user! https://t.co/O73yKQvyhx #mathchat #STEMed #STEAM #edchat #CSforAll #MakerEd #Construct3D @construct3dconf pic.twitter.com/ASdF7Nl6gy
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 5, 2018
I made a pepperoni pizza in @BlocksCAD! Now I’m hungry for more! https://t.co/O73yKQvyhx #TeacherJokesForDays #mathchat #STEMed #STEAM #edchat #CSforAll #MakerEd #Construct3D @construct3dconf pic.twitter.com/nLo5lKyQ3n
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 5, 2018
Here are some notes from yesterday’s explorations with @BlocksCAD at @construct3dconf hosted by @GeorgiaTech. BlocksCAD is such a great program for integrating math, CS, and 3D design! https://t.co/lPFt0PsGso#mathchat #scichat #MakerEd #STEMed #construct3D2018 #CSforAll
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 6, 2018
Excited for @GeorgeHart’s keynote at @construct3dconf! He’s co-founder of @MoMath1, father of @vihartvihart, and so unbelievably awesome at making math visible! https://t.co/XkiDN3GFrB #construct3d pic.twitter.com/Dhv5btsEyT
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 5, 2018
Note to self: attend the @BridgesMathart conference one day! #mathchat #artsedtech #artsed #MakerEd #STEAM #STEMed @construct3dconf #Construct3D https://t.co/1SSVNEN5an
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 5, 2018
George Hart sharing his awesome math site, https://t.co/moiQrpIp6J — fun templates to make beautiful and fascinating structures that demonstrate mathematical thoughts. #mathchat #MakerEd #STEMed #STEAM #Construct3D https://t.co/crRdXlmxdm
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 5, 2018
“3D Printing for the Math Classroom” via George Hart. #Construct3D @construct3dconf #MathChat #ArtsEdTech #ArtsEd #MakerEd #STEMed #STEAM https://t.co/Gm4qFSBjbi
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 5, 2018
“The Golden Ratio Nautilus” https://t.co/fKOmFeg4qy via George Hart. @construct3dconf #Construct3D #mathchat #ArtsEdTech #scichat #STEMed #STEAM
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 5, 2018
Keynote by @nervous_jessica and @nervous_jesse at @construct3dconf. Learn about their design studio which creates computer simulations and digital fabrications inspired from natural phenomena: https://t.co/iSnXkRBF8f #Construct3D2018 #scichat #CSforAll #STEMed #STEAM #ArtEdTech
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 6, 2018
“Visualizing Mathematics with 3D Printing” session led by @henryseg. Check out Henry Segerman’s site: https://t.co/gv2e8kotHo #construct3d2018 #mathchat #MakerEd #STEMed #CSforAll
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 6, 2018
Pics of slides of @henryseg‘s course structure, projects list, and examples of student work… #construct3d #mathchat #STEMed #STEAM #MakerEd pic.twitter.com/kXTpB3ZD1t
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 6, 2018
This is the companion website for @henryseg‘s book: “Visualizing Mathematics wth 3D Printing” https://t.co/LxmCpCGEhA #mathchat #STEMed #construct3d2018 @NYCISTorg
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 6, 2018
Link to a text that @henryseg uses with his math class: “Applied Geometry for Computer Graphics and CAD” by Duncan Marsh: https://t.co/9BFYdxDIaf #mathchat #STEMed #STEAM #construct3d2018 pic.twitter.com/iR69OIJPmX
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 6, 2018
Check out @henryseg‘s 3D-printable designs on @thingiverse! https://t.co/OPTBargfsh #construct3d2018 #mathchat #STEMed #STEAM #MakerEd
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 6, 2018
In @mathgrrl‘s session, “Liberal Arts Math in 3D: Using 3D design to teach fractals, knots, and polyhedra.” Here’s more info about the awesome #3SPACE she created at @JMU for 3D design and printing: @http://sites.jmu.edu/3SPACE/ #construct3d2018 #mathchat #MakerEd #STEMed #STEAM
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 6, 2018
Check out this book: “Things to Make and Do in the Fourth Dimension” by @standupmaths. Thanks for the suggestion, @mathgrrl! https://t.co/nM643ojtVP #construct3d2018 #mathchat #MakerEd #STEMed #STEAM #3dprint #artedtech #ArtsEd
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 6, 2018
Click around and marvel at @mathgrrl‘s awesome course site for “Math 103: The Nature of Mathematics… in 3D” at @JMU: https://t.co/3V4FYlJzQP #mathchat #edtech #construct3d2018 #STEMed #STEAM #3dprint #WomenInSTEM #ArtEdTech
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 6, 2018
More of @mathgrrl‘s work with The Ars Geometrica Lab at @JMU here: https://t.co/7QXJnJ4EHy
Read Laura Taalman’s blog here: https://t.co/EmIyaxp2KK
Check out Laura’s designs on @Thingiverse: https://t.co/aGNVZoosCA#construct3d2018 #mathchat #scichat #STEMed #STEAM #WomenInSTEM
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 6, 2018
Link to @mathgrrl‘s slides from her terrific session at @construct3dconf, “Liberal Arts Math in 3D: Using 3D design to teach fractals, knots, and polyhedra”: https://t.co/54fOwHjlR1 #Construct3D2018 #mathchat #STEAM #STEMed #3dprint #ArtEdTech
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 6, 2018
Now in @mathzorro‘s session, Guiding and Grading Mathematical Art. Christopher’s site: https://t.co/BfjS0S0JVa
Explore more of Christopher Hanusa’s mathematical art and jewelry designs here: https://t.co/AzlVx3DWL2#Construct3D2018 #STEMed #mathchat #ArtEdTech
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 6, 2018
More info about @mathzorro‘s course at @QC_News, “Math with #Mathematica” here: https://t.co/OFvaYJEsvJ#Construct3D2018 #mathchat #STEMed #STEAM pic.twitter.com/jzgEj72p5D
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 6, 2018
More about @mathzorro‘s grading scheme in this image (artwork, write-up, organization). #Construct3D2018 #MathChat #3Dprinting #edchat #MakerEd pic.twitter.com/HsQVzqwBWW
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 6, 2018
In @eeriley99‘s session at @construct3dconf, Random Art Generator. Erin describes “falling in love with the random things that happen while playing around with materials.” Her presentation slides are here: https://t.co/Ye0lUGtmpS #Construct3D2018 #ArtEdTech #STEAM #ArtsEd pic.twitter.com/wPSGZzY9HB
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 6, 2018
First tools in @eeriley99‘s Random Art Generator toolbox:
1. #TurtleBlocks is browser based: https://t.co/voFuvTeWWw
2. @PicoTurtleArt which is run locally on your computer or iPad: https://t.co/ExAmv0e3gN#Construct3D2018 #ArtEdTech #STEAM #ArtsEd pic.twitter.com/SmcZ1bR87w— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 6, 2018
Next tool in @eeriley99‘s Random Art Generator toolbox is #BeetleBlocks at https://t.co/d4UZ12XLTp — below is one of her samples.
Erin recommends starting with the #BeetleBlocks primer: https://t.co/xE6g9QZc40#Construct3D2018 #ArtEdTech #STEAM #ArtsEd pic.twitter.com/2x8XZzXkJf
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 6, 2018
*Developing a Project Based 2-8 Fabrication Curriculum* with @krswan at @construct3dconf. Kris is discussing “the development process, lessons learned, and the current state of grade 3-8 fabrication curriculum” at @PineCrestSch. #Construct3D2018 #MakerEd #elemaker #STEAM pic.twitter.com/NGs7QLlUQ4
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 6, 2018
Fab@School Maker Studio (by @FableLearn) is a tool mentioned by @krswan for lower/middle school design and fabrication: https://t.co/fPxQlEp6jc #Construct3D2018 #MakerEd #elemaker #STEAM
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 6, 2018
“3D Printing Benefits for the Art Room and Special Needs Students” led by @lroth_art & @CsweeneyArtist. Their presentation slides are here: https://t.co/QHB2OwmseP
Open Press Project is the first 3D-printed etching press! Thanks for your inspiring explorations, @eeriley99 and @CsweeneyArtist! https://t.co/OPP26vPWuP#OpenPressProject #Construct3D2018 #ArtEdTech #edtech #STEAM #ArtsEd #engchat #scichat
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 7, 2018
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Also, here are Chris’s starter measurements for his chess set: https://t.co/8JTONQP0nl#Construct3D2018 #MakerEd
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 6, 2018
Keynoting now at @construct3dconf, Larry Rosenstock of @hightechhigh quotes Campbell’s Law and shares anecdotes about his formative influences and experiences which helped craft his ever-progressive philosophy. #Construct3D2018 #edchat #edtech pic.twitter.com/UoOOWNQhhL
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 7, 2018
Larry Rosenstock mentions many @hightechhigh projects including “Calculicious: Making Calculus Delicious” and “Physnewtons” — descriptions can be found on this site: https://t.co/iyxnngCfRp#mathchat #scichat #STEMed #edchat #MakerEd #STEAM #Construct3D2018
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 7, 2018
Many examples of @hightechhigh student work can be found here: https://t.co/t4L8N8iHX0#Construct3D2018 #edchat #scichat #mathchat #STEMed pic.twitter.com/zcF5AxDKBp
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 7, 2018
Added to the @construct3dconf schedule, a #Hackathon facilitated by @DesignMakeTeach (based on his “0 Things” talk) to design and upload #3Dprint files that represent our diverse classrooms and curricular topics. https://t.co/tFYY7kvrWZ#construct3d2018 #MakerEd #STEAM #STEMed pic.twitter.com/RdPbbhUi21
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 7, 2018
Excited for @AprilSWhitehead‘s “Computerized Clay: Digital Sculpting for Beginners” workshop at @construct3dconf! Here’s April’s site gathering resources from today’s session: https://t.co/YIkAGTIxIZ #Construct3D2018 #ArtsEd #ArtEdTech #MakerEd #STEAM
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 7, 2018
Searching for 3D models of cats on @Sketchfab: https://t.co/IJSIqBcubp #Construct3D2018 #ArtsEd #STEAM #ArtEdTech #CrazyCatLady
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 7, 2018
Digital Sculpting tools via @AprilSWhitehead:
1. @Tinkercad https://t.co/97hq0xAqrg
2. @meshmixer https://t.co/2GJW0lQd68
3. #SculptGL https://t.co/fGolYUm5De
4. #MagicaVoxel https://t.co/FpEzgKWoWl
5. #Sculptris https://t.co/fAF2ujevfQ#Construct3D2018 #ArtEdTech #edtech #STEAM— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 7, 2018
Exploring #SculptGL by @stephomi. Such a great tool to introduce digital sculpting! #SculptGL web app: https://t.co/9X4KbnByen #SculptGL website with links to shortcuts: https://t.co/vEUkImte1n#Construct3D2018 #ArtEdTech #MakerEd #STEAM pic.twitter.com/aVExclfHg6
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 7, 2018
Learning about @Mixamo to animate 3D characters – yay. My #SculptGL cat won’t animate – nay. FAIL – First Attempt In Learning https://t.co/xm1quSUhVh#Construct3D2018 #ArtEdTech #animation #MakerEd #STEAM pic.twitter.com/ShU58NJwTk
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 7, 2018
Crazy awesome examples of Insun Kwon’s students’ work from @ClemsonUniv on display at @construct3dconf. They were tasked with creating digital models and reproducing them in to a 3D printed form. #Construct3D2018 #MakerEd #STEAM #STEMed #ArtEdTech https://t.co/ZxYzOTKzba
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 7, 2018
Ruben Brandsma of @AccessibilityNL and the Tactile Education Project sharing about digital fabrication for the visually impaired: https://t.co/sdo7BavPdI#Construct3D2018 #edchat #edtech #3dprint #STEAM #STEMed #MakerEd pic.twitter.com/QsGOFTzCjS
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 7, 2018
Two inspiring projects via Ruben Brandsma:
1. @touchmapper https://t.co/65nJAdLfdg for creating tactile maps that help orient blind or partially sighted people
2. @fittleproject https://t.co/13U8yJGMGO for 3D Braille puzzles#Construct3D2018 #edchat #spedchat #MakerEd #STEAM— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 7, 2018
Check out Ruben Brandsma and #TEP3D‘s designs (via @AccessibilityNL‘s Tactile Education Project) on @Thingiverse: https://t.co/WHmx8tWbAO#Construct3D2018 #edchat #spedchat #STEAM #MakerEd
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 7, 2018
Currently googling “Swell Paper” which can be heated and cause the ink to swell, creating drawings in shallow relief wherever there are pen markings. I found this blog post about it: https://t.co/cqxy4ejp7J#Construct3D2018 #edchat #spedchat #swellpaper #scichat
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 7, 2018
“Ring Design and Silver Casting Project for High School CAD & Chemistry Students” with @BruceWellmanKS at @construct3dconf. Bruce’s presentation slides full of links & resources are here: https://t.co/du0M45ay18#Construct3D2018 #MakerEd #scichat #STEAM #ArtEdTech #STEAM #STEMed pic.twitter.com/IwN1AIwV9M
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 7, 2018
“The Informed Design Teaching and Learning Matrix” via @BruceWellmanKS for self-assessing BEGINNING vs. INFORMED progress in a design project: https://t.co/qa3m2gTlKq #Construct3D2018 #MakerEd #STEAM #edtech
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 7, 2018
Some examples of #3Dprint designs by @BruceWellmanKS‘s students:
1. Pawn project https://t.co/eaCRqCpFIx
2. Ring project https://t.co/AjrImIWsPU#Construct3D2018 #MakerEd #STEAM #STEMed #ArtEdTech pic.twitter.com/CJPsW9hZoo— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 7, 2018
Make any video into a lesson with @EdPuzzle. “Pick a video, add your magical touch, and track your students’ understanding” https://t.co/DXW0o9wYV3#Construct3D2018 #edchat #tlchat
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 7, 2018
Ryan Bell of the Maker Studio at @ScienceCityKC sharing about wearable objects as a means to engage younger students in creating functional designs. Her Instagram: https://t.co/x29L2C2gZm #Construct3D2018 #MakerEd #elemaker #STEAM pic.twitter.com/8EiY0gATzp
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 7, 2018
So much “Wow!” as Eric Shimelpfenig (@SketchThis) shares incredible @SketchUp designs & constructions at his session, “Is That Thing On Fire?? Design and construction of the SketchUp Arcade Machine”
Eric’s website: https://t.co/RpYBn0LAE6#Construct3D2018 #MakerEd #STEAM pic.twitter.com/HuNJ1CbnPC— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 7, 2018
It’s #PechaKucha time at @construct3dconf! Up first, @eeriley99 of @GA_EDLab spoke of her explorations at the intersection of design, fabrication, and Art. Here’s a link to Erin’s website: https://t.co/L61HYsxZHx#construct3d2018 #MakerEd #STEAM #STEMed #ArtEdTech pic.twitter.com/yezIgu6Hd3
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 7, 2018
2nd #PechaKucha at @construct3dconf delivered by Sundaram Thirukkurungudi who spoke of mentoring high school engineers at @LCPS_ACL. https://t.co/i9DFi7NHpK#construct3d2018 #MakerEd #STEAM #STEMed #ArtEdTech pic.twitter.com/DrMAtw2umt
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 7, 2018
3rd #PechaKucha presentation at @construct3dconf delivered by my fabulous colleague at @BrearleyNYC, @LuigiTeaching. Luigi is an artist and Director of Makerspaces and spoke of a course he’s launching, “Measure, Cut, Code.” #construct3d2018 #MakerEd #STEAM #STEMed #ArtEdTech pic.twitter.com/Un37M8d0RW
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 7, 2018
4th and final #PechaKucha at @construct3dconf by @BZelip of @HSHSL who shared awesome examples of “Making for Health Sciences Education and Research” — now I know a mouse brain slicer is different than an egg slicer!#construct3d2018 #MakerEd #STEAM #STEMed #ArtEdTech #scichat pic.twitter.com/dNXEQ2w5xd
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 7, 2018
Fast & furious presentation by @melton3d about new and/or upcoming @Tinkercad features including integration with @adskFusion360. Also, #TInkercad for iPad is in the works! More educator resources available here: https://t.co/yfQnEKE0bB #construct3d2018 #MakerEd #STEAM #ArtEdTech
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 7, 2018
Let the “0 Things” Hackathon begin! @DesignMakeTeach is facilitating a make-a-thon session to populate @Thingiverse and other 3D design repositories with 3D design files so a search never yields “no results” 🎨🤖💻#construct3d2018 @UMNA_education #MakerEd pic.twitter.com/4u5sJG6g5c
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 7, 2018
My first idea for the “0 Things” Hackathon… diverse hairstyles and accessories for @LEGO_Group Minifig heads — braids, dreadlocks, hijab, different curls — so everyone can feel like they’re represented when assembling LEGO figures. #Construct3D2018 https://t.co/mvxqnyo72D
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 8, 2018
My second idea for the “0 Things” Hackathon… heads of famous people to top @LEGO_Group Minifig bodies. Uploading Harriet Tubman now!
1. Found @Thingiverse bust: https://t.co/Z8qKaRs8TZ
2. My soon to be published adaptation: https://t.co/RaAeglQSZI#construct3d2018 #MakerEd pic.twitter.com/kTHfXMXhEK— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 8, 2018
Making diverse hairstyles and heads of famous people to fit on @LEGO_Group Minifig bodies at the “0 Things” Hackathon facilitated by @DesignMakeTeach. @construct3dconf #construct3d2018 #MakerEd #STEAM https://t.co/GGLW3EJGn6
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 8, 2018
Custom Mold Making Through 3D Printing with 3DPrint Master, John Hinkel. Pro tip: Use white filament when printing molds so additional color won’t bleed into the item. John’s blog documenting his awesome projects and explorations: https://t.co/gxiBlKoBkN #Construct3D2018 #MakerEd pic.twitter.com/cNx4eg1aab
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 8, 2018
Another pro-tip from John Hinkel at his @construct3dconf workshop, use XTC-3D from @smoothon to create a self-leveling shiny smooth hard surface on a 3D print. https://t.co/BybmnCZAwE#construct3d2018 #MakerEd #STEAM #scichat #STEMed #ArtEdTech pic.twitter.com/bLXPCCQvKN
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 8, 2018
Two @reddit communities recommended by 3D Print Master John Hinkel at our @construct3dconf soap-mold-making workshop: 1. 3Dprinting https://t.co/z1iNihk9mN 2. FixMyPrint https://t.co/9vbo5fNidT#construct3d2018 #MakerEd #ArtEdTech #STEAM #STEMed
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 8, 2018
Good clean fun at the soap-molding workshop with 3D Printer Master John Hinkel at @Construct3DConf today! #Construct3DConf #MakerEd #STEAM https://t.co/olslMrXGFe pic.twitter.com/xK4z40GNTc
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 8, 2018
“Vapor Smoothing with Acetone on PLA” https://t.co/eFjm967VPq via @Tinkerine #Construct3D2018 #3Dprinting #3Dprint #MakerEd #STEAM #STEMed #scichat #ArtEdTech
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 8, 2018
Last session of @cosntruct3dconf, “Using #Mathematica for 3D Printing” led by@Sabetta_. Her teaching materials here: https://t.co/oXtOBGdNOg
Check out Sabetta’s gorgeous 3D & 4D mathematical creations available at her @shapeways site: https://t.co/FmJ6n0JjGu #Construct3D2018— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 8, 2018
Necessary web resource for this #Mathematica workshop with @Sabetta_: @WolframResearch Language & System
Documentation Center: https://t.co/9St7gCOadY #mathchat #Construct3D2018 pic.twitter.com/nsb7XQ19xl— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 8, 2018
Many thanks to the @construct3dconf organizers, sponsors, keynotes, speakers, volunteers, and vendors! @GeorgiaTech was a terrific host, and I gathered oodles of ideas and projects to share with @BrearleyNYC faculty and students! https://t.co/9cO9HMunnn #Construct3D2018 #MakerEd pic.twitter.com/OVsTCXkpVD
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 8, 2018
#Zonodome @WeTheBuilders #construct3d2018 @construct3dconf pic.twitter.com/X8vr9ORRgr
— Karen Blumberg (@KarenBlumberg) October 10, 2018
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