It's time to kick off the new school year! We're gearing up for back-to-school at the September 15 STEMchat with four-time sponsor, Texas Instruments Education Technology! We'll talk STEM goals, math attitudes, and more. Join us on Twitter Thursday, Sept. 15 from 9-10 pm Eastern. TI is always looking for new angles on STEM and this year they've teamed up with a new spokesperson, pro football player John Urschel! As an offensive lineman for the ... [ Read More ]
Win Tickets to the Two Bit Circus Bay Area STEAM Carnival
When my friend Akemi, mom to the awesome Maker Kid, Lucas, asked if I'd heard of Two Bit Circus, the answer was a resounding yes. They seem really cool! Then she asked if I planned on heading to their new San Francisco Bay Area STEAM Carnival. Is there a "sad trombone" emoji? College visits aside, I'll be here in Chicago for the foreseeable future, but I asked Akemi if she'd report on the event. She'll let us know how it goes. In the meantime, ... [ Read More ]
Save the Date for STEMchat with Texas Instruments!
Back to school, back to STEM. We're going to be talking about both topics at the upcoming STEMchat with third time sponsor, Texas Instruments Education Technology! We're going to talk STEM goals, attitudes about math and the impact of things like computer programming and the Maker Movement on the traditional math class. Join us on Twitter Thursday, Sept. 24 from 9-10 pm Eastern. The new TI-84 Plus CE color graphing calculator is available at ... [ Read More ]
ASUS Chromebook Flip C100 Review + Giveaway
This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to Rachel P.! My oldest son is just weeks away from starting his senior year of high school. My baby is starting his senior year, people! {pause to collect myself} When he was a freshman, he received his own computer, an Asus netbook. What's a netbook you ask? Nobody remembers. They're already obsolete, but Asus is alive and kicking. In fact, they just released the ASUS Chromebook Flip C100. A sleek, ... [ Read More ]
Try This! Fun Science from National Geographic
Through my involvement with the National Geographic Kids Insider program, I got the chance to see their new science book hot off the press and now I'm giving you a chance to win a copy of your own. The book, Try This!: 50 Fun Experiments for the Mad Scientist in You (affiliate link), By Karen Romano Young is described as an invitation to play around, make a mess, and spring surprises on others. Sounds right up my alley. Try This! is filled ... [ Read More ]
Back to School #STEMchat with Texas Instruments
It's back to school and back to STEM, as if we ever left it behind. On Tuesday, we'll be partnering once again with sponsor Texas Instruments to talk STEM inspiration! Join us on Twitter Sept. 16 from 9-10 PM Eastern. What's new with Texas Instruments? Or should I say, what is TI giving away to STEMchatters this year? The answer to both of those questions is the colorful new TI-84 Plus C Silver Edition! No worries if you've already ... [ Read More ]
Sol Republic Tracks Air Review + Giveaway
As a tech blogger, I get the chance to try out some cool products. Even better, I get to share products I like with you. Which is to say that I received a review pair of Sol Republic's Tracks Air SOL REPUBLIC Tracks Air Wireless Headphones (affiliate link) wireless on-ear headphones and I'm giving a pair away to one lucky reader! This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to our winner, Angie! They require some very basic assembly. That is, you ... [ Read More ]