Think this is a full-sized book case with a normal-sized The Silent Patient?
Think Again!
This is a tabletop book case with dozens of tiny books! To arrange! To rearrange! So fun!
Inclusivity for Wegmans
09 May 2024 Leave a comment
in accessibility Tags: Wegmans
A recent field trip to Wegmans supermarket in Brooklyn revealed a lovely example of accessibility for its employees. The broom and dustpan (they called it a “butler”) for the custodial staff had photos of the items as well as labels. Reminds me of our accessible classrooms.
Ozobots Race
09 May 2024 Leave a comment
The clip is 4X speed, and shortened, but you get the idea. The Ozobot robots followed the line, circled at the top, and raced to the finish line. It was the students’ first exposure to the robots, and it was very exciting.
Working for the Man
01 May 2024 Leave a comment
in NYC Tags: agencies, dance, grammar
I appreciate the invitation to join a city-worker dance party.
What it lacks in grammar it makes up for in abbreviations.
Ozobots Follow Directions
09 Apr 2024 Leave a comment
in kindergarten, robotics Tags: Evo, ozobot
Literally, since they following a line on paper. Sometimes they choose a random direction when lines intersect, which is all the more fun.
Here are Ozobot Evo robots in a kindergarten classroom.
STEM Fair at the AMNH
26 Mar 2024 Leave a comment
in STEM Tags: AMNH, museum, whale
The District 75 STEM fair was held at the American Museum of Natural History last week. In the whale room (aka Hall of Life)! The energy was amazing.
Little Shop, Little Shop of Hor
26 Mar 2024 Leave a comment
in district office Tags: shop, You are...
Assortment of items for sale in the Little Boutique Shop on the second floor of the district office.
F Train Blues
14 Mar 2024 Leave a comment
in Brooklyn Tags: F train, subway
Going down, downtown, underground.
My Printer, My Choice
13 Mar 2024 Leave a comment
in technology Tags: Epson
It has been a long time since I have seen this particular command in a dialog box. Mostly, “cancel.”
I Reached the Summit
13 Mar 2024 Leave a comment
in NYC Technology Summit, technology
I had to take a bus to get there, but whatevs. No pain, no gain.
Below is a random mix of images from the 2024 NYC Schools Technology Summit, held at Long Island University’s Brooklyn campus. The keynote speaker was roboticist Rebecca Ramnauth. Best keynoter in years!
Occasional Observations of Traveling Technology Coach 