"This game started as a test to answer my student’s question about what to do in multiplayer games when all players share the same screen. [...] MakeCode allows four players to be on different devices, but they still see the same screen." jamespburke.com/blog/post-mo...

This thread analyzes NSF’s budget request. Heartbreaking and appalling.

A funny story from my past and some observations about generative AI. jamespburke.com/blog/post-on...

Pancakes of the Past and Future jamespburke.com/blog/post-pa...

Why Computer Science Matters Now jamespburke.com/blog/post-wh... As the school year winds down, I reflect on why I believe this work matters more than ever. It’s vital for our students to become problem-solvers, creators, and innovators — not in the future but right in our classrooms every day.

Movie you’ve watched more than six times using gifs. (“Hard mode” no Star Wars, Star Trek, or LOTR)

The Dallas ICE office is involved in a mass removal effort targeting nearly 200 people — many without removal orders — scheduled to be deported to El Salvador today. This is not just cruel – it is lawless. I refuse to stay quiet while families are being torn apart, and lives are being put at risk.

Reposting this because I know there are Micro:bit wizards out there who have had to deal with this. The hot glue thing is messy. What do you do with your microbits and students? #microbit #edusky

I won’t share RFK Jr.’s lies about autism. It’s disgusting and dangerous. If he had a shred of decency, he would apologize and resign. Autistic people contribute every day to our nation’s greatness. To every kid with autism, I’m in this fight all the way for you.

One weakness of Micro:bits I keep encountering is in the power packs. Just the weight of the batteries in normal use can pull the wires out of either end, interrupting my students' work. I am using hot glue to try to solve the problem. Do you have a good solution?

This article is long on listing "how we got here" but it did eventually get to a point considering practices that build a sense of community and shared purpose. What are your good links for classroom culture-building? theeducatorsroom.com/whos-in-char...

I found this piece very insightful about teacher preparation for computer science education. Especially the part about a focus on understanding *why* the fundamental concepts are important. I believe it's important pedagogical content knowledge.

I found out today that Alison Krauss & Union Station have a new album, and it features a song about the city where I was born: Fall River, MA. Who could imagine a song like this could be relevant again as Florida considers a return to child labor? www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nUx...

Please consider supporting STEAM education by donating to the Kaput Center during UMassD Gives tomorrow. Our STEM4Girls day serves hundreds of middle school girls every year, sparking their innate curiosity and creativity. corsairchallenge.umassd.edu/campaigns/ka...

Call for curriculum. I'm planning an engineering class for next year and I LOVE this activity. If you know of any with similar values and value for students, please let me know about them. tryengineering.org/tryengineeri...

I baked this weekend without a recipe, instead using the recipe in my head and aiming for a specific hydration target, and it worked out nicely. So I wrote out what I did. jamespburke.com/blog/sourdou... #breadsky

Micro:bit peeps, is there a vendor you use for equipment for building with Micro:bits (like servos and such)? One that is used to taking P.O.s from a school district? #microbits #csforall

"AI gives you answers, but the knowledge you gain is shallow. With StackOverflow, you had to read multiple expert discussions to get the full picture. It was slower, but you came out understanding not just what worked, but why it worked." nmn.gl/blog/ai-and-...

Measles: "Complications include blindness, brain swelling/damage, pneumonia or other breathing problems, severe diarrhea leading to dehydration, and infections. 30% of children infected with measles develop a complication. There is no specific treatment for it." open.substack.com/pub/emilysmi...

Living where it rarely snows is a vibe. Living where the snow is impressive is another vibe. A third vibe: living where you're glad it's rain, not snow, you don't know what you'll be scraping off your car/driveway in the morning, and you hope your roof doesn't collapse or gutters back up.

Snow in the forecast. New England fish chowder on the menu.

If you haven't watched this yet, please watch it. www.nytimes.com/video/opinio...

A project I'm considering for some of my beginning programmer students may well require some complex code for micro:bits. I'm considering writing my own extension or extensions. This video was really informative. youtu.be/ztrm4XehfGo?...

Folks who make instructional videos and host them on YouTube: I get why you cut the video so that your talking begins *immediately*, but could you please stop doing that?

@briwei42.bsky.social Greetings, sir!

I have had to disconnect the doorbell striker. It was getting to be too much.

A while back I was trying to figure out what was a good setting to consistently cook jammy eggs in an instant pot. I settled on 7 or 6 minutes (pictures below) under LOW pressure. This is how I like eggs as a high protein snack.

Decided to try mixing sourdough with a mixer. The result? Even with a short and gentle stir, the crumb was much fuller and denser. Could be good for sandwiches, but I think I prefer my hand mixed sourdough bread instead. Maybe there's a middle ground? #breadsky

📣 My friend died by suicide because of the hateful bigotry towards the transgender community. My friend would drop anything to help anyone. An Executive Order does not change who YOU are. 🏳️‍⚧️

Happy Leopard Face Eating Day to all who celebrate!

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If you were a fan of Channel Zero and David Lynch, maybe check out Jane Schoenbrun's intriguing "I Saw the TV Glow." I suspect you might appreciate it. It's on Max at the moment. youtu.be/kymDzCgPwj0?...

I got an A on my origami assignment when I turned my paper into my teacher.

Pretty banana bread.

Michelle Obama right now www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...

I didn't believe in ghosts. But. 1/9

After listening to the NPR story about scientists studying ancient ice, I'm pretty sure I heard them use the theme music from "The Thing" as their exit music.

Sourdough bread with compound butter: rosemary, sage, and maple syrup. It really rounded out this oven roasted beef dinner. #breadsky

If you like to go on long walks and think, what is your workflow for capturing those thoughts so that you can sift through them later for writing and projects? 1/2

I just realized who Tom Brady reminds me of these days.

We got there. Tonkotsu ramen with chashu and some gyoza on the side.

First try for my daughter and me making gyoza.

The tonkotsu paitan stayed emulsified overnight in the fridge! Ready to be turned into bowls of ramen soon.

Would you just look at this silky tonkotsu paitan? I'm not claiming to be any sort of ramen expert, but I can't wait to get this on some homemade noodles, tare, aroma oil, and throw on some toppings.

What cat do you find most frightening in a video game and why is it the ghost cat from Animal Well?