Makers at Mathfest
Make: Math authors found open source solutions for STEM education at Mathfest.
Education
Maker Education is such a valuable role. These stories will bring you the latest information and tales of maker educators who area spreading the maker mindset. Help others learn how to make things or how to think like a maker at makerspaces, schools, universities, and local communities. The importance of maker education can not be understated. We appreciate our educators.
From WonderLab to Kickstarter: The Small World of Garner Holtโs Animatronic Songbird Kitย
Just over a year ago, during the grand opening of WonderLab at Give Kids The World Village, Dale and I first saw an interactive fabrication and robotics activity that would later become the Garner Holt Animatronic Songbird Mini STEAM Build Kit. Last week, I stumbled across this hands-on robotics project on Kickstarter.โฏ Then the communication […]
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.
The Creative Potential For AI in Education
In this episode of Make:cast, Dale Dougherty is joined by Ken Kahn, author of ‘The Learner’s Apprentice: AI and the Amplification of Human Creativity,’ and Sylvia Martinez, co-author of ‘Invent to Learn.’ Ken discusses his experience in AI from his high school days to MIT’s AI Lab and his journey into integrating AI into children’s programming tools. Sylvia sheds light on the importance of empowering children with modern tools and technology. The discussion centers on creative uses of AI in education, including creating web apps and historical dialogues using chatbots, personalized learning, and the impact of AI in the classroom. This insightful conversation aims to inspire educators, parents, and students to adopt AI creatively and constructively.
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
โHow is this making to learn and not just making stuff?โ 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 […]
