Charlotte Brayton-Dungan and Laura Peters both just graduated from the Harvard Graduate School of Education with Master’s of Education degrees. Charlotte was in the Learning and Teaching program, and Laura was in the Arts in Education program. Both discovered Chibitronics through Karen Brennan’s course, T-550: Designing for Learning by Creating when Jie Qi came to […]
Maker Faire
We had a great time this year at our third Maker Faire! We met old and new fans, and had fun creating light-up cards. This year, we were in the Expo Hall and wanted our booth to stand out. We got a banner made and light up the banner with 100 circuit stickers. We powered […]
Teacher Appreciation Day
To show our gratitude and thanks to the teachers that make a difference, Chibitronics is celebrating with giveaways, discounts, and more! 100 Starter Kits Giveaway The first 100 teachers to enter discount code “FREESTARTER” at checkout on May 3rd will receive a free starter kit (shipping charges apply). One kit per educator, please. Must have […]
Meet the Maker: Josh Burker
1. What is your story? I am a constructionist educator, author, digital artist, amateur programmer, husband and father, and curmudgeon. I enjoy exploring the spaces where crafting and technology intersect. I worked in schools as a Technology Specialist, Technology Club founder and advisor, an “Academic Technology Coordinator,” teacher, and systems engineer for seventeen years working […]
Cambridge Science Festival
We had an amazing time participating in the 10th Anniversary of the Cambridge Science Festival and 100th Anniversary of MIT in Cambridge, where over 40,000 visitors from all over the Cambridge/Boston area came to visit for MIT’s open house festivities. In collaboration with the MIT museum, we hosted a workshop for hundreds of visitors to […]
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NSTA Conference
We just got back from a fun week at NSTA in Tennessee. We met so many great educators and learned so much! Thanks to Robin Glugatch, Randy Rogers, and Liz Bassey for helping with decorations in our booth. Everyone loved seeing the classroom examples and were inspired by the STEAM possibilities. Thanks to all the […]
Meet the Maker: Shelby Arnold
Shelby Arnold is an amazing artist, who teaches paper electronics and other crafty subjects at NYC Resister, a hackerspace in Brooklyn. She makes pop-ups, sculptures, and other projects. For more information and to see more of her beautiful pieces, please visit her Shelby Makes website. 1. What is your story? I’ve loved paper since I […]
Lawn Fawn Collaboration
We were so happy to meet Kelly Marie from Lawn Fawn at this year’s CHA. This week, we are doing a fun collaboration with Lawn Fawn’s super cute stamps and our stickers. Check out what our Chibi designers came up with their favorite Lawn Fawn stamps. Alisha Christina Jessica Joanna Nancy Patricia Head over to […]
Magical Globe Card with Blinking Slide Switch using Lawn Fawn stamps
This week I received lovely clear stamps from Lawn Fawn. I was so excited when I opened the package to find geography related designs including a map and a globe. I am fascinated by the idea of a fantasy crystal ball or a globe that shows you a visual of someone you are missing or […]
You Have a Pizza My Heart Card (Lawn Fawn & Chibitronics Designer Promotion)
Love this pizza set from Lawn Fawn! Materials Card base: 4.25”W x 11”H white cardstock scored at 5.5” mark Red and white checked sheet: 4.25″W x 3″ Lawn fawn stamps Lawn fawn ink pad (black and green) Chibitronics LED Circuit Stickers Copper Tape Coin Cell Lithium Battery Markers Directions. 1. Create a paper battery holder […]