David ThomascallNov 12, 2023Making Sense of Digital Images with Pixel ArtPixel art is a fun way for kids to learn about how pictures are made on devices like phones, computers, and TVs.
David ThomascallOct 29, 2023Layout, Composition, and the Art of Missing Pet PostersStudents learn how layout and composition work in graphic design. They use what that they learn to make lost pet posters with Google Slides.
David ThomascallOct 15, 2023Google Slides' text tools and fontsDiscover how to use fonts and text-changing tools in Google Slides. You learn how to use paint formatting and adding special characters
David ThomascallSep 30, 2023Getting the most out of Google Slides with Layers and Color TheoryStudents will use both layers and color theory to create a picture out of shapes in Google Slides
David ThomascallSep 17, 2023Explore Graphic Design with Google Maps activityStudents analyze different types of graphic design and then find real world examples using Google Maps street view.
David ThomascallSep 2, 2023Code and Compose music with Scratch!Kids compose and code music with Scratch! They drag and drop code blocks to create melodies and animate a band to move to the beat.
David ThomascallAug 21, 2023Organizing Google Drive - Updated!Teach students simple ways to file and name things in Google Drive.
David ThomascallAug 5, 2023LEGO Building TechniquesExplore building techniques with LEGOs in this fun STEM project.
David ThomascallJul 15, 20233 Takeways from ISTE 2023I just got back from the ISTE conference in Philadelphia. Here are 3 of the many sessions I found useful.
David ThomascallJul 1, 2023Looking at LEGOsStudents learn how to identify LEGOs and what a lexicon is.