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Maker Inspiration-WHERE to GET Information to Stay Informed? Well, you jumped in into the world of makers (OR want to do SO soon...) and you feel comfortable with it? You found out THAT it is important to learn about THAT movement as it brings out creativity and a BETTER understanding in EDUcation WHEN…

 

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https://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching/?&tag=ARDUINO

 

Via Gust MEES

For the first time in four years, I am without a makerspace.  My new school’s library is beautiful and huge and has a school culture that is just ripe for making.  Even though it was tempting, I decided not to change it up and create a makerspace over the summer.  I want to be sure that the library program, including a new makerspace, is responsive to the needs of the school and its culture.  Therefore, I plan on spending at least the first-semester making plans for how this space will work.  It will likely be very different from my previous space, but I’m excited to see what forms.

Making plans for a new makerspace can be daunting, so I’ve gathered together some tips to help get started:

Via John Evans

Flybrix's drone kit lets you build and fly a custom drone using LEGO bricks - and it made for one of the best Tinder dates I've ever been on.

 

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https://gustmees.wordpress.com/?s=maker

 

https://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching/?&tag=Ideas+for+makerspaces

 

https://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching/?&tag=LEGO

 

Via Gust MEES

Librarian Chad Lehman shares what to buy to equip an amazing maker space. He also talks about the challenges and opportunities of having a maker space.

Via Tom D'Amico (@TDOttawa)

Discussions of maker education often dazzle with stories of fanciful robots, exotic materials, and whimsical ideas for cross-disciplinary projects. These impressive examples showcase the amazing things creative people can do, but when I wanted to build making into my freshman biology course, I felt stymied. When I reframed making as integral rather than optional, I found a way to let students create.

Via John Evans

Yes – budget friendly and makerspace can happen in the same sentence.  A common misconception about makerspaces is that you have to spend a lot of money to give your students creative, hands-on learning.  But you can absolutely do a lot of makerspace projects with little to no money.  It might not be as easy as buying some fancy ready made kit, but it’s definitely rewarding.

Via John Evans

Research shows that hands-on learning is an effective way to teach students science. A 2009 study found that eighth-grade students who were involved in hands-on science projects demonstrated a deeper understanding of concepts than students who were taught with traditional methods such as textbook readings, lectures, and tests (Riskowski et al., 2009).

Why is hands-on learning effective? We can look to neuroscience for insight. Students who participate in science experiments, instead of just observing them, have a deeper conceptual understanding of science. Through brain imaging, researchers found that physical experience activates the sensorimotor region of students' brains, which helps reinforce what they're learning (Kontra et al., 2015).

 

If students use their hands as well as their minds, they're essentially learning twice.

 

Learn more / En savoir plus / Mehr erfahren:

 

https://gustmees.wordpress.com/?s=maker

 

https://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching/?&tag=Ideas+for+makerspaces

 

 

 

Via Gust MEES

Though makerspaces are becoming more mainstream, creating and maintaining one could overwhelm educators who are starting from scratch.

Via Tom D'Amico (@TDOttawa) , Sabrina M. BUDEL