Monthly Archives: September 2012

Why I want to see Gittip succeed

Posted on September 27, 2012 by

Gittip is an important project, for many reasons.  In case you are unfamiliar with it, Gittip is a modern take on the patronage system.  If you like the work someone is doing, you can decide how much you want to … Continue reading →

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Designing an iPhone Stand

Posted on September 4, 2012 by

One of the most appealing aspects of 3d printing is the ability to solve problems in our everyday lives by making things.  Last year when I returned to work after my son Ever was born, I started a ritual of … Continue reading →

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Sketching for a Better Educational Product: A Workshop for Teachers

Posted on September 2, 2012 by

I am a teacher by profession, but I have always programmed for fun.  I went to PyCon, a conference for people who use the programming language Python, for the first time this past spring.  Throughout my career as a teacher, … Continue reading →

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