Here are resources from the workshop "Develop Your Inner Superhero: Power Children’s Programming", presented by Marge Loch-Wouters on November 18, 2014 at the Ripon Public Library.
Recording:
Handout that includes Marge's Recipe for Creating Unprogramming ,
Resources:
- Marge's Pinterest boards on different program types and samples
- Wimp Yourself
- Pixabay free images
- Astronomy Picture of the Day
- book DIY Programming and Book Displays: How to Stretch Your Programming without Stretching Your Budget and Staff (Winnefox's staff collection copy is missing, but a replacement copy has been ordered)
- Astronomy Picture of the Day
- Scholastic Literacy Partners online store — up to 80% off list price, free shipping, and free bonus books for every $150 spent
- Marge's blog Tiny Tips for Library Fun
Some of Marge's favorite programming blogs:
- Show Me Librarian
- Abby the Librarian
- ALSC Blog
- Bryce Don’t Play
- Jbrary (great resource list of blogs to explore!)
- Hafuboti
- Mel’s Desk (great resource list of blogs to explore!)
- Youth Services Shoutout collaborative blog; email Marge to become a contributor
Facebook groups you can join; just click the green Join Group button:
Resources mentioned by workshop attendees:
- LEGOs on eBay mentioned by Kent as an inexpensive way to buy them by the pound
- Caine's Arcade video mentioned by Sandy Z. as a stealth programming activity she's used at her library
- American Science & Surplus in Milwaukee; Kent said he's bought an electric hot-knife for cutting styrofoam without the mess
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Contact Marge:
Marge Loch-Wouters
email: M.Loch-Wouters@lacrosse.lib.wi.us
Twitter: @lochwouters
CE contact hours: 3
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