Category Archives: Arduino

What does the TechShop corporate strategy shift indicate?

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Kristin Fontichiaro

Make has republished the letter TechShop CEO Dan Woods to his membership in which he announces a change in focus from standalone membership-driven makerspaces to a licensed model inside existing institutions like schools: Today TechShop is making a fundamental change in … Continue reading →

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Things Learned On The Road This Summer, Part II

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Kristin Fontichiaro

Last month, I wrote about some of the things we had learned traveling the state with maker professional development. This month, I’d like to focus in on one finding in particular: the relative lack of awareness of Make magazine and the ensuing … Continue reading →

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Holiday Shopping for Maker Kids

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Kristin Fontichiaro

It’s been two years since we published our last list of recommended holiday purchases for kids, so we’re dusting off that post and updating it for 2015. Here are some of our favorites: Free Coupon Books – create a set of … Continue reading →

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Hello, Mid-Michigan Library Cooperative!

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Kristin Fontichiaro

Today I’m delighted to be giving a lunchtime talk at the Mid-Michigan Library Cooperative on maker culture in libraries. Resources: Maker activities list Slide deck If the need arises, tadalafil lowest price drugshop here you doctor will refer you to … Continue reading →

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Tomorrow: Ann Arbor Mini Maker Faire

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Kristin Fontichiaro
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Save the Date: Ann Arbor Mini Maker Faire 6/8/2013

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Kristin Fontichiaro
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SXSW Booth Talks and a Sneak Peek at Fall 2013 Makers as Innovators Series

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Kristin Fontichiaro

Last week was a whirlwind. I started the week in Austin, Texas, helping at the University of Michigan booth at South by Southwest (SXSW), came back to Ann Arbor for some badging conversations with out-of-town public library guests on Wednesday, … Continue reading →

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Arduino’s Massimo Banzi on Open-Source

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Kristin Fontichiaro

I’m more and more excited about bringing the maker movement into K-12 libraries. One tool we plan to use is the Arduino microprocessor. Here’s inventor Massimo Banzi at TEDGlobal on the power of open-source and invention.   The overnight cialis tadalafil … Continue reading →

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