Colleen Graves's Blog, page 3
April 9, 2019
3 Ways to Makey Makey a Floor Piano
Oh my goodness! I can’t believe I forgot to share this guide! I made this for my job over at Makey Makey and it’s a fun way to start thinking about how you are completing a circuit when creating a Makey Makey piano. So move that bunch of bananas, get out your HVAC tape, and … Continue reading 3 Ways to Makey Makey a Floor Piano
February 20, 2019
Giveaway: Crafty Kids Guide to DIY Electronics and Chibitronics Kit!
Have you checked out Helen Leigh’s amazing maker book yet? View this post on Instagram Hmmm …what to make first? Excited for this new book by @helenleigh_makes ! #makered #bookrecs A post shared by Colleen Graves (@makercolleengraves) on Dec 8, 2018 at 7:31pm PST If not, you are going to want to get a … Continue reading Giveaway: Crafty Kids Guide to DIY Electronics and Chibitronics Kit!
February 19, 2019
Invent to Learn Webinar with Sylvia Martinez
Last week I was able to host a Makey Makey webinar with Sylvia Martinez, one of the authors of Invent to Learn. We chatted about starting a makerspace, tools you’d need/want, and more! Head on over to the Makey Makey blog to watch and see the resources mentioned! P.s. If interested in the Desert … Continue reading Invent to Learn Webinar with Sylvia Martinez
February 13, 2019
Makey Makey Valentine Paper Circuit!
Head on over to Labz to grab these free Valentine’s template I just created. It’s a quick paper circuit for making an LED light up AND testing conductive materials! The Labz guide is free and syncs with Google Classroom. Advertisements
October 20, 2018
Making and Literacy Guide for Doll-E 1.0
When I started at JoyLabz in July, Doll- E 1.0 by Shanda McCloskey was still a fairly new release. Makey Makey (and banana) are in a new picture book! DOLL- E 1.0 by @ShandaMcCloskey ! Looks like a great book or #makered teachers! #bookrec https://t.co/kbvUWV1TGf pic.twitter.com/j5oFLoADND — Makey Makey (@makeymakey) July 16, 2018 This adorable … Continue reading Making and Literacy Guide for Doll-E 1.0
September 28, 2018
Project: Makey Makey Digital Exit Ticket
Last month I was challenged on Twitter to create a Makey Makey version of this informal bathroom rating system, but as a digital exit ticket for teachers. I want one of these for my classroom. Imagine how great it would be as a quick exit ticket! #usercentereddesign #humancentereddesign #dtk12chat pic.twitter.com/qEQx3SBQ3I — Erin Quinn (@luckybydesign) August … Continue reading Project: Makey Makey Digital Exit Ticket
September 11, 2018
Kits, Making, and Tinkering: Convo with a Klatch of Makers
A few weeks ago, I noticed a tweet from Amos Blanton of LEGO, that intrigued me and reminded me of something I’ve been thinking about a lot lately. Here’s his tweet. Children learn to read by trying to read, learn to ride a bike by trying to ride a bike, learn to be creative by … Continue reading Kits, Making, and Tinkering: Convo with a Klatch of Makers
August 28, 2018
Makey Makey Madness
Since I started at JoyLabz creating content, I’ve been super busy! I wanted to post some of the resources I’ve made. Gigantic Makey Makey One of my most favorite things I’ve made in the last month is this gigantic playable Makey Makey. I can’t believe I never thought to make one before! I saw an … Continue reading Makey Makey Madness
August 11, 2018
Tinkering with #bigmakerbook Lilypad Arduino Guitar Plushie
While I was at ISTE this year, I met Josh Caldwell from code.org. He told me that he’d just gotten a copy of the #bigmakerbook that Aaron and I wrote, and that he was working through the projects with his own kid. (WHICH I THOUGHT WAS SO COOL!) When he mentioned hacking my sewing circuit … Continue reading Tinkering with #bigmakerbook Lilypad Arduino Guitar Plushie
August 5, 2018
Big News! New gig as Content Creator at Makey Makey
16 years ago I graduated with a BFA in photography, and I loved getting a degree in art. (Read my apology to my art degree here.) Every semester I learned new skills and found new passions. (Like lithography, I almost decided to get an MFA in printmaking after taking that course!) However, I soon realized that … Continue reading Big News! New gig as Content Creator at Makey Makey
