Welcome to CEP 811. This page documents my work for Adapting Innovative Technologies in Education, where I explore maker education, innovative technologies, and learning through creativity, design, and hands-on experiences. It includes reflections, projects, and design challenges that examine how making, remixing, and innovative learning environments can support meaningful and equitable learning for all students.
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Debugging My Mindset
I have always been an ambitious person, so when I’m challenged to think outside the box, generating ideas is never the difficult part. The challenge comes when my desire for perfection becomes a barrier. This week, I wanted to create something with Makey Makey that felt more polished than simply holding a handful of wires.…
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Learning Innovation Through Play
When I first read that I would spend ten hours “playing” with a new technology, I wasn’t entirely sure what that would look like. Like many teachers, I’m used to approaching technology with a lesson plan already in mind. Instead, this assignment asked me to explore first and plan later. After researching several options (and…
Alexis Flandes 