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.

This Week In Maker Classes: Origami Circuits, Python, Puppets, And Simple Machines

This Week In Maker Classes: Origami Circuits, Python, Puppets, And Simple Machines

This week is absolutely stuffed with great classes you can take, and learn some new skills. From creating puppets from scratch to coding fascinating graphics in python, there’s got to be something that tickle your fancy! Graphics Using Python Software Learn to use Python software to make simple graphics! Python is a programming language that […]

This Week In Maker Classes: Engineering Basics For Spanish Speakers and Valentine’s Infinity Mirrors

This Week In Maker Classes: Engineering Basics For Spanish Speakers and Valentine’s Infinity Mirrors

We have so many exciting opportunities to learn coming up on MakerCampus! I just keep getting surprised by the cool stuff available. This week, being the lead up to Valentine’s Day, has an especially interesting class that is sure to bring a smile to someone’s valentine. Introducción al diseño de prototipos de ingeniería y programación […]

Make:cast – The Multiple Choice Future

Make:cast – The Multiple Choice Future

Our current framework for multiple-choice standardized testing is about 20 years old, dating back to legislation signed by President Bush called No Child Left Behind. The name has changed but testing still rules, although it has been disrupted by COVID-19. In this conversation with educators, Pam Moran and Ira Socol, co-authors with Timeless Learning with Chad Ratliff, we discuss how our education system responded to COVID-19 and how students have responded by turning off their cameras. Can we imagine a future where instead of multiple choice tests, schools offer students multiple and different ways to learn?