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Interview with David Wells, NYSCI: Launching a Museum-based Maker Space

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Barry

I recently wrote here (re: Make Science?) about the emergence of Maker Culture, 3D printers, and my interest in figuring out what they might afford museum-based learning. This led me to David Wells, the new Manager of Creative Making & … Continue reading →

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Interview with Dirk vom Lehn: Using Technology in Museums to Support Learning Through Social Interaction

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Barry

Dirk vom Lehn is a sociologist and lecturer in marketing, interaction and technology in the Department of Management at King’s College London. With his colleagues at the Work, Interaction and Technology Research Centre and the Marketing Group, he undertakes research … Continue reading →

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Make Science?

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Barry

A few weeks ago I went to the New York Maker-Faire. Maker-Faire, a wild outdoor carnival where technology and art meets ingenuity and oddness, has been coming to the city for the past three years. According to Wikipedia, Maker Faire … Continue reading →

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Hacking an iPod with Water

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Barry

I was walking through the office yesterday when Nathan J. Bellomy pulled me over. Amongst other things, Nathan coordinates the YouthCaN group at the museum. (YouthCaN is a youth led organization that uses technology to inspire, connect and educate people worldwide … Continue reading →

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Edge Project Report: An Overview

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Barry

In a recent post (re: Edge Project Report: Bringing Disruptive Innovation Into Museums) I introduced the concept of Edge Projects (“expanding the capacity of civic and cultural institutions to use digital media as innovative educational platforms that engage youth in … Continue reading →

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Interview: Evan Matthew Fuchs, 5th Grade Teacher and Digital Innovator

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Barry

For the past 13 years, Evan Matthew Fuchs has been teaching 5th grade at the Green Vale School on the north shore of Long Island. A geek at heart, Evan is always looking for fun, cutting-edge ways to expand his … Continue reading →

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Edge Project Report: Bringing Disruptive Innovation Into Museums

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Barry

The Edge Project was an initiative of Global Kids, Inc. (where I worked from 2000 until just recently) funded by the MacArthur Foundation. I developed and supervised this two year project, which aimed to expand the capacity of civic and … Continue reading →

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Fantastic example of teacher using iPads to motivate & engage

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Barry

I went into the museum today to get fingerprinted and submit my paperwork so I can start at the museum next week. And as soon as I did I was hit right away with a great example of exactly the … Continue reading →

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I Am Joining the AMNH & What’s It To You

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Barry

As I posted recently, on October 5th I will step into my new position at the American Museum of Natural History. Located within the Education Department, becoming the Associate Director For Digital Learning, Youth Initiatives, will allow me to bring … Continue reading →

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