A Maker’s Life – A Generational Perspective
Marilyn Nash and Amber Hudson, authors of “A Maker’s Life,” talk about makerspaces, education, the importance of self-expression, and the generational influence of making.
Education
Hands-on and project-based learning is making waves in the traditional education system for students and educators alike. Consider yourself a lifelong learner? Explore below for new ideas and information to discover!
There U Glow Proves You Can Do Tech
There U Glow is a rare women, trans, femme & queer technical educational space, enticing folks through the magic of glowing LED lights.
Creating and Maintaining a Classroom Maker Space With Kristin Berbawy
Kristin Berbawy’s shares 10+ years of experience designing and maintaining makerspaces in schools and libraries.
K-12 Maker Lab at MIT Helps Get Maker Projects in Your Classroom
“How is this making to learn and not just making stuff?” Maker projects can engage students and improve learning experiences in K-12 academic classes. Integrating open-ended, hands-on, creative activities with cool tools in an academic classroom helps students develop tech skills, make personal connections to the content, formulate and resolve their own questions, and express […]
How to Choose the Right Board for the Classroom
Teachers have a lot to navigate when selecting a circuit board for classroom use. Here’s how to narrow down the choices and choose the right one for you or your students.
Lots to learn from at Maker Faire Bay Area
This article first appeared in the MakerEd.org newsletter. Describing what Maker Faire is to people who have never experienced it is difficult. I find pictures do a better job of explaining what it is than I can do with words. The core of Maker Faire is the interaction with some thing — art, craft, robot, […]
Making Makers: Building Makerspaces in K–12 Parochial Schools
Running a makerspace can be challenging and expensive, but schools that do so often see rewards in increased student engagement, collaboration, and enthusiasm for problem solving.
