Igniting Critical Thinking and Problem-solving through Tinkering Labs and Mobile Technologies

Makerspaces and Coding are just two of the ingredients of a highly engaging learning lab that allows students to create, collaborate, and invent - while sparking authentic math, science, and literacy development. Join Jenna Linskens as she explores a variety of mobile applications and project ideas for use in your learning lab. She will explain how simple programming and coding can be used to ignite an inner engineering passion in students. Jenna will also discuss why play, tinkering, and building are essential elements to promote critical thinking, inquiry, and problem-solving in today's learning lab environment.