We've got two contests going on connected to Alex Rider -- "the reluctant teen super-spy for Britain's MI6" created by bestselling British author Anthony Horowitz. To quote from Make blogger Becky Stern, "In case you're unaware, Alex Rider is a young spy whose exploits are chronicled in a popular series of teen spy/adventure books. Alex uses all sorts of crazy high tech contraptions, made from things… Continue

This weekend I had an opportunity to attend a renewable energy workshop organized by the Southeastern Massachusetts Achievement and Retention in Technology group at Bristol Community College. The morning was packed with teachers sharing their lesson and unit ideas on ideas based around the STEM subjects of green technologies and energy.

The college offers a… Continue

Hi All,

My district's web content control software will not let me access makezine.com. IS anyone else in a similar bind? Any ideas on how to get around it?

TNX
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I've sent this note to teachers who are signed up on our email list, but I know that a lot of you have found us through this social network. I want to make sure you're in the know too! We have a number of exciting developments at Maker Media (home of Maker Faire) that could be useful to educators planning lessons and their year.

Elements of Humanity. We recently posted a new series of 12 educational and inspirational video interviews with working scientists and technologists, and… Continue

Social networks are revolutionizing education faster than the cha cha revolutionized dancing. With a satellite internet connection, the classroom becomes a truly mobile solution… Continue