What is the “Maker Movement?”
I have recently been hearing about something called the “Maker Movement.” Maybe you have too. Let me explain what it is. It first started from an magazine called Make–which can be read in both print…
Did you read any good books this summer?
I really lucked out with my reading choices this summer. Here’s a snap shot of the book covers with a brief enticement and some book trailers when available: Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist by two…
What are the shortlisted Panda Award Books for 2012?
To follow the Panda Awards for 2012, please link and join this wikispace: http://pandabookawards.wikispaces.com/ There are twelve books in each of the four categories: younger readers (pre-K-2), middle readers (3-5), older readers (6-8), and mature readers…
How can I make a QR code?
Making a QR codes is as easy as saying, “1, 2, 3!” (To understand what a QR code is, link here.) First, you most likely have web content or other information that you’d like to…
What is a QR code?
A QR code is like a bar code, and it’s used to store information. The QR stands for quick response. A QR code is usually set on a white background with black rectangular bar and…
Who won the Panda Award for 2011?
For the Younger Readers: We Are in a Book! by Mo Willems For the Middle Readers: The Candymakers by Wendy Mass For the Older Readers: The Enemy by Charlie Higson For the Mature Readers: Bossypants…
What’s an app?
The word “app” is essentially an abbreviated word for “application.” Since the rise of the iTouch, iPhone, and iPad, the word “app” has come to mean the application one can download from the iTunes store….
Who is Korky Paul
Korky Paul is the most famous and well renowned dinosaur portrait artist! During the week of October 31-November 4, the students at the International School of Beijing were able to witness this first hand. During…
Who is Winnie the Witch?
Winnie the Witch is a character created by 3 talented people: Valerie Thomas, Korky Paul, and Laura Owen. Valerie Thomas is the original author. Winnie even has a cat named Wilbur that is similar to…
