What this is:
Think of this as a 21st century, (mostly) digital makerspace/creatorspace. A time to plan out, invent, create and build together.
From the beginning of me taking over the Technology Lab, I have envisioned a classroom where I give the leaders of our school - you all - the time, gear and space to create and express yourself in an open and safe environment. Be confident, be daring, make mistakes and create without hesitation!
Chef Adams will be available to help you as much as possible, however, you may have to be patient. As usual, use each other as a resource whenever possible!
What this is not:
This is NOT the same as free choice time. Your time today must be spent on one of the menu items below (or an equivalent project). Today we are creators of media, not consumers.
To continue, take a moment to consider and plan what you'd like to work on, then choose ONE (or an equivalent project) from the menu below.
Be prepared to share your creations with others... like me! 😁
Become a digital broadcaster! 🎤
Grab a microphone, a partner or two, and record a podcast for yourself, or others, to enjoy! Use the WeVideo app and a microphone to make some audio magic!
Record video on your laptop and edit it into something amazing on WeVideo or Adobe Express!
Note that access to the Green Screens may be limited due to availability or other students or teachers occupying the Learning Center. When it is your turn, be prepared and efficient with your time so others can use it equally.
Grab your laptop, find someplace comfortable, and build a game or project in Scratch, Code.org, MakeCode Arcade, or Tynker.
Although not available right away, robots will be a BIG part of our coding experience! Blockly, the coding language used on both of the above websites, is also used on the Dash robots, so experience in one activity benefits the other!
Pixton cures typical classroom boredom and empowers every student, by unleashing your artistic and writing potential. There are no limits with Pixton!
With Google Sites, you can easily build a website or blogging platform without having to write a single line of code! Google Sites has an intuitive, user-friendly, and responsive interface to help you make a website in a minutes. In fact, everything on Mr. Adams Learning Page/Website was built entirely from Google Sites!
Grab a Dash robot (and maybe a partner). Using the Blockly app on your laptop, design a path or a challenge and code, drive, or do both to complete your task.
Build an obstacle course with books or other common items to up the challenge and fun!
Uncover the endless possibilities with Adobe Express.
Combine video clips, artwork, animations, and music to make videos with drag-and-drop ease.
Complete one-click tasks powered by Adobe Photo, design, video, and PDF tools.
Generate extraordinary text effects and images instantly from just a description with Adobe Firefly generative AI.
Embark on a thrilling journey into the world of 3D design with TinkerCAD, where creativity knows no bounds! This user-friendly platform transforms your ideas into tangible, three-dimensional masterpieces with just a few clicks.
Explore the joy of crafting your own intricate designs, from futuristic cityscapes to personalized gadgets, all while learning the ropes of 3D modeling in a fun and interactive environment.
A Merge Cube lets you hold digital 3D objects using augmented reality technology, enabling an engaging way to interact with the digital world.
Explore a galaxy, hold fossils and ancient artifacts, explore a DNA molecule, investigate the Earth’s core, dissect a virtual frog, or even your own 3D creations in the palm of your hand.
Experience Artificial Intelligence in its infancy with either Open AI's ground-breaking ChatGPT or Padlet TA's AI Image-maker.
Use Prompts to create text, photos and more and and remember: details matter! By providing clear ideas, AI can create exactly what you want.
AI is a tool that helps you think, create, and solve problems faster—but you’re still the one in charge of the ideas and decisions!
Feel like building something personal using digital art ? Using tools like Word Art, Weave Silk, AutoDraw, Animated Drawings, Sketchpad, along with other digital tools such as Remove Background and Google Images you can create something beautiful that you can take home with you today.
Review your digital citizenship commitment!
Explore Interland (En español) by Google, where you can play exciting games that teach you how to stay safe, smart, and kind online.
Embark on adventures through digital lands, tackle challenges, and learn skills to navigate the online world like a pro.
Feel like strengthening your accuracy or increasing your words per minute? With Typing Club's many options, you'll be achieving your typing goals before you know it!
Build up your brainpower while having fun with words and patterns! A new puzzle is available every day!
Wordle is a word puzzle where you try to guess a secret 5-letter word in six tries or less, getting hints about which letters are correct each time you guess.
The New York Times (NYT) also has other fun games like Spelling Bee, where you make as many words as you can using a set of letters, and Connections, where you find groups of words that have something in common, The Mini Crossword, Strands, and Sudoku!
In Minecraft: Education Edition, you can dive into a world where learning feels like play—working with others to build epic structures, explore virtual worlds, solve puzzles, and complete challenges that spark creativity and teamwork. You get to design your own cities, experiment with science and coding, go on history or geography adventures, and collaborate in real time to problem-solve, all in a fun, low-pressure environment that rewards curiosity, imagination, and cooperation.
Coming Soon!
Book Creator is a digital book-making tool that allows users to create multimedia digital books using text, images, audio, and video. It's designed to be accessible and engaging for students of all ages and abilities, and can be used for various educational purposes.
Need a break from technology but still need to show off your creativity? Plus-Plus Blocks might be just what you need!
They are tiny so please be careful; they get everywhere! Snap a picture of your creation with your computer!
We hae 30 adorable little Bee-Bots robots to help you practice coding by turning your ideas into clear steps.
When you plan the Bee-Bot's moves, you’re creating an algorithm, or a list of instructions the Bee-Bot follows in order.
Use the algorithims you create to create paths, manuver around objects, and interact with the environment around you!
Hexbugs are tiny, innovative robotic toys that mimic the movement of real insects. Designed to entertain and educate, they come in various models, each featuring unique behaviors and interactive capabilities.
Perfect for all tech enthusiasts, Hexbugs offer a fascinating glimpse into the world of robotics and encourage creative play and learning.
Happy Salmon is a fast-paced, simple card game where players frantically seeks others with matching actions (like "High 5" or "Pound It") and perform them with a partner.
The first player to get rid of all their cards wins, making it a fun, energetic, and easy-to-learn party game.