Teachers Can Fund Classroom Makerspaces with DonorsChoose
DonorsChoose is a great option for funding a makerspace in your classroom.
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.
Don’t Dismiss Tips or Techniques Because They’re Old Hat … to You
Something that’s new to someone may be old hat to you, but why tarnish that moment of discovery for someone else with a dismissive comment.
Makers + Museum = Magic in Milwaukee
Milwaukee Makerspace and the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum are a perfect match to tackle Maker Faire Milwaukee and other collaborative projects.
Made in Baltimore: Onboarding New Makerspace Members
Someone wants to join your makerspace (Great!), how do you ensure that they understand your expectations and get them ready to use the space?
Gathering Case Studies to Understand the Scope of Makerspace Needs
Some problems have been defined and now makerspace organizers are looking for people willing to explore issues in greater detail.
Organizing a Nation of Makerspaces Is Hard But Worth It
In the aftermath of the White House’s gathering of makerspace organizers, groups are forming and problems are being defined. You can join in!
Can a Juvenile Hall Makerspace Help Teens Suspend Their Disbelief?
This story was originally published on the Future Development Group blog, and is republished here with permission. Willing suspension of disbelief… in education. Interesting phrase, isn’t it? Unless you’re a fiction writer or a movie producer, chances are you haven’t heard this phrase before. Willing suspension of disbelief is defined as a willingness to suspend […]
