Binary Beads Binary Beads – the art of using binary code (like Baudot code) to write in braided hairstyles traditionally wore by little Black girls and women.
The End of Unlimited Access As I prepare for 2019, I’m implementing these digital practices to improve my ability to focus.
I love my library Last week, I realized how much I love my local library and how critical they are in fueling how I think about children, families, and technology. My relationship with my local branch goes back to my childhood. It’s also my happy place. When I am frustrated I visit the library to make, seek resources to learn something new or get a staff-recommended movie to watch and unwind. On Monday, November 5, 2018, a tweet from the Fred Rogers Center sparked me to...
Dancing at #MakerEdConvening A memorable moment from the Fourth Annual Maker Educator Convening during the Make Your Move: Blending Dance with Ed Tech session. I don’t have much time to work on my coding and dancing idea right now but I’m still practicing. Thanks to the participants of Make Your Move: Blending Dance with Ed Tech at #MakerEdConvening #MakerEd – you were amazing! Co-facilitated with @KaylaDesPortes @yoavbergner @stemfromdance pic.twitter.com/BrcIbgpNR2 — STEM From Dance (@stemfromdance) October 21, 2018
UpPrize2018 OMG! C.C. Busy wins second place at UpPrize Great Solutions Competition announced October 11, 2018, at Carnegie Science Center. Thank you for all the congratulations! Read about the winners! “Announcing the winners of UpPrize 2018” | | NextPittsburgh by Bill O’Toole “UpPrize Names Winners of Social Innovation Challenge” | BNY Mellon “CMU startup that provides communication coaching wins top UpPrize” | Post-Gazette Follow C.C. Busy‘s journey via Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram or subscribe to our mailing list.
C.C. Busy is busy Monday Mantra! Fall in love with change. — Join C.C. Busy at UpPrize Great Solutions Competitions Showcase on October 11th, AlphaLab & AlphaLab Gear Demo Day on October 16th and the Early Childhood Educators Summit on October 17th. Click here for details on how to RSVP for tickets.
Worthy Read Wednesday Wow, it’s already Wednesday. Don’t forget Pittsburgh Public Schools is closed Wednesday, September 19, 2018. Here are a few worthy reads from our online newspaper “Building Digital Citizens” Fast 5 Gamechangers that REALLY Get Parents of DLLs to Engage! by KAREN N. NEMETH Harvard EdCast: Keep It Deep and Simple BY JILL ANDERSON Take Action for Kids’ Digital Well-Being BY ELIZABETH GALICIA Fast 5 Gamechangers that REALLY Get Parents of DLLs to Engage! BY KAREN N. NEMETH “Parents of DLLs...
Create a listening lab with Alexa At C.C. Busy, I’m looking at ways to use Amazon Alexa to create a listening lab to deliver quality content to early learners (ages 3-6 years old) in their learning environment and with their families. A listening lab can be used in a variety of ways throughout the day to support early literacy learning standards. Broadcast music, podcast or skill to enhance large group activities. During small group activities, connect an earphone hub with earphones to listen to a book or podcast together. ...
A great gift for readers: Prime Book for Kids Amazon rolls out Prime Book Box for Kids to US Prime Members. The cost is $22.99 per box which contains 2 hardcover books or 4 board books. I think this is a great office baby shower gift, add a library card application. Watch the video below or visit the website to learn more.
Lessons in Early Learning from Austin, TX to Pittsburgh, PA | Repost In March, I attended my first SXSW EDU, and wrote a blog post about my experience which featured via the Remake Learning blog, Shimira Williams shares reflections on her participating in SXSW EDU 2018 and how insights and questions from the event are shaping her work in early learning back home in Pittsburgh. Read More
