THIS is a computer class?

teaching with a DIY ethic in PK-12 classrooms

Elizabeth PerryThe Ellis School

some things we’ve been doingwith technology...

giving cameras to three-year olds

I’m taking a picture of the acorn.

I’m taking a picture of that acorn right there again.

I’m taking a picture of that acorn really close.

I thought I like the branches.

I think I love the bench.

I love the grass.

The grass is beautiful and it has a little bit of my coat in it.

I was seeing the dots with the sprinkles on it.

Somebody’s making a house – I wanted to take a picture of them.

I was walking to the sink to wash my hands.

I wanted to take a picture of the tissues and the soap

– I got the wall.

I wanted to take a picture of the sink because it looks pretty with the cups.

after school invention with 8-10 year olds

building electronic toys with 8th graders

pilot projects - our model

hands-on stuff+

creative freedom=

playful discovery

partnerships? ideas?

let’s talk...

perrye@TheEllisSchool.org