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6 Ways to Start Adding a Makerspace to Your School Library - Worlds of Learning - Laura Fleming @LFlemingEDU

6 Ways to Start Adding a Makerspace to Your School Library - Worlds of Learning - Laura Fleming @LFlemingEDU | Makerspaces, libraries and education | Scoop.it
6 years after creating our first makerspace, it only makes sense to publish a post that focuses on 6 steps for creating a makerspace.

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How Libraries Fit in the Future of Learning by Amy Brown

How Libraries Fit in the Future of Learning by Amy Brown | Makerspaces, libraries and education | Scoop.it
More schools are transforming their traditional libraries into innovative makerspaces, giving students the chance to experiment and grow in new and exciting ways.

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Sorrell Williams's curator insight, January 22, 2016 5:08 PM

As the world evolves so should the libraries.

Gert Nilsson's curator insight, January 25, 2016 4:16 AM

Detta är kanske något som både våra skolbibliotek och kommunala bibliotek ska tänka på inför framtiden?? #makerspace

Tony Guzman's curator insight, January 28, 2016 11:34 AM

This article asks and answers the question: Where do libraries fit into the future of learning?

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The Daring Librarian: Makerspace Starter Kit

The Daring Librarian: Makerspace Starter Kit | Makerspaces, libraries and education | Scoop.it
We have, however, recently expanded upon our Makerspace offerings thanks to being inspired by several of my librarian friends in our amazing #TLChat PLN! Kids can come in during lunch or when they've finished their work to explore, craft, and create in the Library Media Center.


I re-purposed 4 empty study carrels for this Makerspace center at the top corner of our library.  The grouping includes a Lego Creation Station, a Duct Tape Craft Cubby, and a Makey Makey Coding Corner."


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Willemijn Schmitz's curator insight, June 16, 2015 4:40 AM

Vooral de Duct Tape Craft Cubby spreekt me aan!

Sophie GAL's curator insight, March 8, 2016 4:44 AM

Libraries are 're-making' into 'makerspaces'.  Research and hands on learning --- a great way to grow.

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Vision for a library makerspace

Vision for a library makerspace | Makerspaces, libraries and education | Scoop.it
Last year I went to an information session held on our campus that was run by staff from the First Lego League, a competition-based program where teams of students build lego robots and then progra...
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Some ideas around the project to establish a makerspace at Curtin University Library. 

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How Maker-Friendly Tools Are Embedding Internet Connectivity into Everyday Objects | MakerED

How Maker-Friendly Tools Are Embedding Internet Connectivity into Everyday Objects | MakerED | Makerspaces, libraries and education | Scoop.it

Maker friendly tools are embedding internet connectivity into everyday objects...

 

Learn more:

 

https://gustmees.wordpress.com/2014/08/20/maker-space-a-new-trend-in-education-and-a-big-responsibility/

 

https://gustmees.wordpress.com/2014/08/24/coding-a-new-trend-in-education-and-a-big-responsibility/

 


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What's the Maker Movement and Why Should I Care?

What's the Maker Movement and Why Should I Care? | Makerspaces, libraries and education | Scoop.it

 

We're glad you asked. The coauthor of Invent to Learn explains how to start one in your schools and why making is the most powerful way for kids to learn.

 

 


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Scott Langston's curator insight, October 8, 2014 7:45 PM

Brave new world...

RESENTICE's curator insight, October 9, 2014 4:35 AM

Les Fablab mode d'emploi et intérêt pédagogique par l'auteur de l'ouvrage :

Invent To Learn - Making, Tinkering, and Engineering in the ClassroomGary Stager co-écrit avec  Sylvia Martinez

Rejoignez le mouvement des "makers"!  Il s'agit d'une révolution alliant la  technologie et la créativité : l' apprenant actif étant au centre du processus d'apprentissage.

Rachelle Ackerman's curator insight, October 9, 2014 9:59 PM

Not directly about outdoor learning, but shared values of hands-on, child-driven learning.

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Maker is a Culture, Not a Space via Brian Aspinall

Maker is a Culture, Not a Space via Brian Aspinall | Makerspaces, libraries and education | Scoop.it
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Tickle: Program Arduino, Drones, Robots, and Smart Homes from iPad | MakerED | MakerSpaces | Coding

Tickle: Program Arduino, Drones, Robots, and Smart Homes from iPad | MakerED | MakerSpaces | Coding | Makerspaces, libraries and education | Scoop.it
Programming re-imagined for the connected world. Learn to program Arduino, drones, connected toys, and smart home devices. Tickle is easy to learn, fun to use, yet 1000x more powerful.

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https://gustmees.wordpress.com/2014/08/24/coding-a-new-trend-in-education-and-a-big-responsibility/

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https://gustmees.wordpress.com/2014/08/20/maker-space-a-new-trend-in-education-and-a-big-responsibility/


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Frank de Nijs's curator insight, September 18, 2015 3:47 AM

Tickle, programmeer app voor toepassing (Arduino, drones, robots en 'smart home devices') op de iPad

Rosemary Tyrrell, Ed.D.'s curator insight, September 27, 2015 5:38 PM

Similar to the Berkeley programming language with click together elements. 

ManufacturingStories's curator insight, October 18, 2015 6:21 PM

#Drones #Arduino #Robots #Robotics #Scratch #CODE #Programming

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All About Circuits : Free Electric Circuits & Electronics Textbooks | MakerED | MakerSpaces

All About Circuits : Free Electric Circuits & Electronics Textbooks | MakerED | MakerSpaces | Makerspaces, libraries and education | Scoop.it

This site provides a series of online textbooks covering electricity and electronics. The information provided is great for both students and hobbyists who are looking to expand their knowledge in this field. These textbooks were written by Tony R. Kuphaldt and released under the Design Science License. Interested in contributing to the textbooks? Please click here.

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Learn more:

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https://gustmees.wordpress.com/2014/08/20/maker-space-a-new-trend-in-education-and-a-big-responsibility/

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https://gustmees.wordpress.com/2014/08/24/coding-a-new-trend-in-education-and-a-big-responsibility/

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Gust MEES's curator insight, May 13, 2015 9:10 AM

This site provides a series of online textbooks covering electricity and electronics. The information provided is great for both students and hobbyists who are looking to expand their knowledge in this field. These textbooks were written by Tony R. Kuphaldt and released under the Design Science License. Interested in contributing to the textbooks? Please click here.

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Learn more:

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https://gustmees.wordpress.com/2014/08/20/maker-space-a-new-trend-in-education-and-a-big-responsibility/

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https://gustmees.wordpress.com/2014/08/24/coding-a-new-trend-in-education-and-a-big-responsibility/


Ensil's curator insight, May 15, 2015 1:50 PM

What a great find! Some reading for the (Canadian) long weekend? Electronics enthusiasts-- enjoy! 

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relayr - bring things to life | MakerED | MakerSpace | Coding | Internet of Things

relayr - bring things to life | MakerED | MakerSpace | Coding | Internet of Things | Makerspaces, libraries and education | Scoop.it
The OpenSensor Cloud Platform and the WunderBar enable you to sense your environment, imagine new products and build incredible smart apps.

 

Available in Germany by Conrad:

 

http://www.conrad.de/ce/de/product/1217212/WunderBar-Internet-of-Things-WiFi-Bluetooth-Sensor-Starter-Kit-relayr-iThings4U-GmbH?ref=list

 

Learn more:

 

https://gustmees.wordpress.com/2014/08/20/maker-space-a-new-trend-in-education-and-a-big-responsibility/

 

https://gustmees.wordpress.com/2014/08/24/coding-a-new-trend-in-education-and-a-big-responsibility/

 


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5 Reasons I Want My Kids to Be Makers

5 Reasons I Want My Kids to Be Makers | Makerspaces, libraries and education | Scoop.it

1. Making creates authentic experiences for learning.


2. Making deepens social and emotional skills. 


3. Making is not just limited to science, tech, engineering or math (STEM).


4. Making teaches kids how to fail. 


5. Making is accessible to anyone.

 

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http://gustmees.wordpress.com/2014/08/24/coding-a-new-trend-in-education-and-a-big-responsibility/

 

http://gustmees.wordpress.com/2014/08/20/maker-space-a-new-trend-in-education-and-a-big-responsibility/

 

 


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These seem to be admirable goals for university students and academics as well.

Monica S Mcfeeters's curator insight, October 17, 2014 4:25 PM

Are your kids makers?

Cammie Dunaway's curator insight, October 17, 2014 8:05 PM

  Heres to less consuming and more making!

AnnC's curator insight, October 17, 2014 9:51 PM

So many of my student like to keep their hands and/or bodies moving.  They become engaged .