5 Girl-Powered Presentations to Watch at Maker Faire Bay Area
From inspiration to action, Maker Faires create an environment that fosters inventiveness. This year young girls will be showing off their inventor spirit.
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.
Why Hands-On Activities Are So Important (Plus a Few to Try at Maker Faire)
Hands-on activities are an essential part of the Maker Faire experience. It’s the best way to learn something new!
Teachers’ Tips for Getting the Most out of Maker Faire
Hundreds of teachers come to Maker Faire every year, and these recommendations come verbatim from the 2016 Maker Faire Bay Area Teacher Team. Read on to prep for the Faire!
Made in Baltimore: Community Engagement for Makerspaces
If a makerspace wants to become a positive force in its community, it needs to reach out and listen to the community that’s already there.
How Do You Engage Both Boys AND Girls in Making?
Other programs may focus on building robots for contests, but our program has boys and girls making robots for the fun of it!
Calling Maker Educators to Convene at The Crucible in Oakland
Renee Harmon, Vice President of Science Learning at the Science Center of Iowa (SCI) will be attending the 2016 Maker Educator Convening.
Learning Skills Are Put to the Test at Wachusett High School MakerSpace
“In Wachusett MakerSpace, your learning skills are put to the test. You are taught to truly think independently.”
