We’ve used a open-source tool called robocode. Basically it is a game where you program robots in Java (or .Net). The robots battle in real-time and on-screen. It was a closing project (last 4 weeks) to our Intro to Programming … Continue reading
Why change? The answer to this question for me stems from the idea that I don’t really care when the learning happens, only if the learning happens. Part of me also sees how sbg could encourage some bit of student … Continue reading
My dad sent me a link to quibids.com, an online auction site that allows you to buy items by bidding on them. Sounds familiar? The twist is that this site is a type of penny auction site where each bid … Continue reading
I have the luxury of teaching a course called Consumer Math. This is a half-year course aimed at providing seniors with a 3rd or 4th math credit and I have free reign over content and pacing. This freedom is great … Continue reading
What can I do with this? This is the question that I seek to answer with this blog. How can I improve? How can I change for the good? What changes will effect the students the most? I am a … Continue reading