Matt Nupen

Category: Work Samples

  • Electricity and Inquiry curriculum for elementary students

    Electricity and Inquiry curriculum for elementary students

    1-2 week hands-on curriculum with how-to videos and notes for instructors. Utilizes the Adafruit Drawdio board but has been adapted for the Circuit Playground as well.Curriculum – https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PkOOTJgug72I07byVQfwB4c56I5cynhe_Q7FwXfffaY/edit

  • Black and white 2D image to 3D

    Black and white 2D image to 3D

    Developed a simple process of converting simple 2D images into 3D printable tactiles to improve student learning.

  • Mathshare

    Mathshare

    Accessible math learning tool that helps students solve and share their math thinking. Designed to support students with a range of physical and cognitive disabilities as well helping neuro-typical students. LMS integration Supports screen readers Educator and Student dashboards Public problem set sharing library https://mathshare.benetech.org/

  • Imageshare

    Imageshare

    Imageshare Accessible repository of openly licensed and accessible media to support inclusive learning. I worked on an earlier concept that led to the current version. https://imageshare.benetech.org/

  • InsertLearning

    InsertLearning

    Over 1M users and the #1 Web annotation tool for Chrome. A browser extension that allows educators to turn any website into an interactive lesson by inserting questions, discussions, videos, and more into the text. Acquired by Kidblog in 2021 https://insertlearning.com/

  • Refine

    Refine

    Removes clutter from webpages. Created as a free extension to act as a new acquisition funnel and solved a complaint many of our current user had.

  • STEP Academy School Website

    I developed a new wordpress driven website for the school that would be easier to update, more accessible, and save the school $3,500 annually compared to their previous system. STEP Academy Website

  • Press-fit Moodlight

    Press-fit Moodlight

    Laser cut plywood Arduino controlled mood light with 7 different modes controlled by buttons. I created the designs, code, and ran as a class for high school students. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:70372 11 iterations to increase rigidity and ease of building

  • School Teacher Network

    In 2009, I developed a network of teacher and class websites to support our online blended learning initiatives which would make instruction more flexible and student centered. I used WordPress and Buddypress to develop the network, manage the hosting, and run training for students and teachers. In a time before Chromebooks and Google Classroom or…