For educators who like technology, science, music and making stuff. Buy a kit or book a workshop doitkits.com From @helenleigh and @phoenixperry.
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Do It Kits retweeted
29 Dec 2018
I’m giving a free soft circuits and electronics workshop at #35c3! One tonight at 20:30 and one tomorrow at 09:30. 60 spaces on each, filling up very fast. Reserve a space by replying to this tweet 💖💖
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Do It Kits retweeted
20 Dec 2018
I'm running a creative tech in education meet up during BETT. It will be on Thursday 24 Jan, from 6.30-9.30. It was mega fun (and sold out) last year. I'm doing a call out for short talks/installations. No sales pitches, just cool stuff. Anyone want to share something? DMs = open
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Do It Kits retweeted
17 Oct 2018
Wow 😭 “It is impossible not to love this [book] & the world it opens up to young people. It’s just beautiful, isn’t it? I know we’re supposed to be objective assessors on this show but sometimes you think 'no, this is just really great’.” BBC Click Radio. bbc.in/2AeRJ4E
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Do It Kits retweeted
6 Oct 2018
OMG just saw that my book is top three on Amazon’s Hot New Releases in Children’s Crafts!! Does that mean people are actually going to buy it? Is this real life?? amazon.co.uk/Crafty-Kids-Gui…
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Do It Kits retweeted
19 Sep 2018
I get a lot of requests from schools to come and speak about being a children's author or inventing stuff like robot unicorns or gestural musical instruments. So I'm setting aside two hours per week for skyping classrooms anywhere in the world. For free. AMA. Just book a time 💖
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Do It Kits retweeted
5 Sep 2018
Oooh, my dad just spotted that you can preorder my book on Waterstones for the same price as Amazon. They are a much nicer shop to spend your pounds in! Delivery in time for Christmas 🔨⚡️💖 waterstones.com/book/the-cra…
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Do It Kits retweeted
16 Aug 2018
Documenting the evolution of the robot unicorn. Thanks @DoItKits and @helenleigh for introducing us. Now we just need a name for it. Suggestions welcome! #robot #unicorn #maker #microbit #robotunicorn #programming
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Do It Kits retweeted
11 Jul 2018
I'm super excited to share that I'll be collaborating with the amazing educator & maker @LMcUnderwood to develop the education content for the minimu glove with @mimu_gloves & @pimoroni - this is gonna be off the charts awesome! #microbit #makered #dreamteam
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Do It Kits retweeted
3 Jul 2018
Today I’ve been taking and editing the last pictures for the Paper Circuits section of my book. I’m quite pleased with this project: a light up cityscape that teaches pop up cards, scalpel skills and how to make copper tape circuits that cross paths.
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Do It Kits retweeted
1 Jul 2018
Spending Sunday morning testing my Paper Circuits makes from The Crafty Kid’s Guide to DIY Electronics. This one is a dancing ladybird that teaches simple circuits, vibration motors, origami folds and DIY copper tape battery packs. Cuuuuuute! 🐞
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Do It Kits retweeted
26 Jun 2018
I just backed Smartibot: The world's first A.I. enabled cardboard robot on @Kickstarter kck.st/2KpQ7rh If you love play, robots and tea delivery you should check this out. By my enormously talented friend @rossatkin, helped out by the delightful @rehana_makes ⚡️🔨🔥
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Do It Kits retweeted
19 Jun 2018
Just finished a wonderful day of user testing, prototyping, sewing, wiring & coding with an extremely excited class of 13 year old girls. We’re trialing the latest mini.mu glove, which I’ve been developing with @mimu_gloves, @imogenheap & @Pimoroni.⚡️💖🎼🔨🔥
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Do It Kits retweeted
16 Jun 2018
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Do It Kits retweeted
8 Jun 2018
I’ve moved on from my Soft Circuits chapter (it’s looking scrumptious!!) and am working away on my Paper Circuits chapter. Here’s my pop up cityscape project, teaching parallel circuits and scalpel wielding skills with @chibitronics stickers. Like it?
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Do It Kits retweeted
2 Jun 2018
This little shouty monster (DIY tilt switch project from my book) is visiting London with me. I’m back for a few days to go see @pimoroni and @mimu_gloves, plus teach my last uni session with my final years undergrads 😭😭😭
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Do It Kits retweeted
30 May 2018
About this @TesResources scandal. I am seeing teachers from all subjects having their content STOLEN and resold on the TES platform. The responses from TES boil down to “it’s the internet lol what can we do 🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️”. Extremely poor content management platform. x.com/re_ferg/status/1001918…
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Do It Kits retweeted
24 May 2018
Oh my actual goodness @HackSpaceMag put me and my robot unicorn on their cover this month! I’m excited to read the interview: we talked about maker education, creativity, community and what being a millennial elder means. On sale now! x.com/hackspacemag/status/99…
24 May 2018
New Issue! Connecting things you've made to the net means you build an electro-mechanical hive mind that makes your life easier. Grab the latest issue and build your internet of everything! Also: Build a Z80 computer, Laser cutting gears & much much more: hsmag.cc/issue7
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Do It Kits retweeted
14 May 2018
Here are some test shots I took with my phone while taking pictures for my upcoming book, The Crafty Kid’s Guide to DIY Electronics, published later this year by McGraw Hill. Can’t wait to share my ideas with you! 💖#Maker #ChildrensBooks #Craft #Electronics
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Do It Kits retweeted
26 Apr 2018
I got super inspired by @shoreydesigns's 3D printing magic on fabric so I tried it out myself! After some trial and error (too thick, too thin) I found the perfect fabric👌😍 Next up: 3D printing on clothes! #MakersHour #3dprintablefashion #wearables
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