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.
At Maker Media, we like to re-invent things every once in a while, and so this year we tried a lot of new ways to reach out to teachers and schools ahead of Maker Faire. We launched a new Teacher Team, and you’ll see hundreds of teachers getting involved in new ways, and a few […]
One young man placed his LED bling into a small box and proposed on bended knee to a young lady in class. It was touching. Love emerging in the classroom! Students shining with the glow of learning! We have no idea if the “young lady” accepted this proposal, but it does seem like the dozens of […]
After the Making Possibilities Workshop on Thursday, more than 200 educators descended on the grounds of Maker Faire in the throes of setup to enjoy our annual Educators Meetup. Folks from ShopBot, EEME, Circuit Stickers, Lighthouse Community Charter School, City X Project, Maker Camp, and others were on hand to talk about more ways to […]
From hobbies to Harvey Mudd via a salvaged aircraft.
The City X Project teaches problem solving using 3D printing by way of a fictional city on a distant planet.
We know teachers are the quintessential makers, because they are making the makers of the future. And the best teachers we know love to roll up their sleeves and take on do-it-yourself projects with their students. This week running up to Maker Faire, and over the weekend, we and our friends at Maker Education Initiative are hosting more […]
Tindie has announced some exciting new education initiatives.
