For the third year, the FableVision Learning and Reynolds Center team traveled to Washington, DC for the 2020 ED Games Expo - the U.S. Department of Education’s showcase of educational learning games and technologies from across the country.

As part of the Expo, the team Created Bravely with two area schools and got hands-on with FabMaker Studio. This journey took our team to Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

First stop was School Within School at Goding in Washington, DC on Jan. 8. Working with 2 third grade classes, Paul Reynolds spoke about his book Sydney & Simon: Go Green!. Afterwards, the third grade students assembled 3D turtles that were created using FabMaker Studio.

The following day, the Reynolds Center and FableVision traveled to Maryland to create with fifth graders at Sunderland Elementary School. Using our design tool, the fifth grade class crafted spin tops. Some of the students experimented with the speed of the tops by adding paper clips and other accessories.

That evening, the team exhibited at the 2020 ED Games Expo at the JFK Center for Performing Arts. Our table included 2D and 3D FabMaker designs - attendees were able to use ready-made products or design products from scratch. The team collaborated with students, educators, and parents to discuss the skills FabMaker employs.

On Friday, Jan. 10, Paul Reynolds joined the Big Ideas Panel at the ED Games Expo Showcase: Making in K12 & CTE in Virginia at Building Momentum. Featured speakers included Allen Brooks of Building Momentum; Albert Palacios of the US Department of Education; Paula Gangopadhyay of the Institute of Museum of Library Services; Dorothy Jones-Davis of Nation of Makers; Digital Harbor’s Andrew Coy; Cara Lesser of Kid Museum; American University’s Ben Stokes; Recast City’s Ilana Preuss; and Alana Preuss and DJ Morneau of Games for Change. This event showcased successful ed tech products that were given a kick-start with government small business grants through the ED/IES Small Business Innovation Research program.

Click on the hyperlinks to learn more about School Visits with Peter and Paul Reynolds and FabMaker Studio.