A Librarian’s Guide to Boosting the Maker Movement
A librarian’s plan for boosting the maker movement.
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.
Maker Faire Weekend Recap: Albuquerque and Dover
A glimpse of projects and people from this past weekend’s Dover and Albuquerque Mini Maker Faires.
Arduino in Math Class
Precalculus is a class that has many opportunities for creative teaching. Since we are a smaller school, there isn’t enough interest in computer science to justify a full class so I try to embed some of these skills into my math classes to help students become ready for the computer heavy careers that may await them.
One way I’ve found to do this is through Arduino. My students had heard of Arduino because we had a few students working on Arduino projects last year, but had never worked with them. They were excited at the opportunity to “play” in math.
Young Makers Define Classroom Learning
Young makers define classroom learning through their curiosity and zeal for active learning.
How to Create a new Generation of Innovators
With fun, relatable technology, children can immerse themselves in finding solutions and asking the right questions. Early on, they can experience the joy of creating something. We give them tools, then let them exercise the engineer inside from K-12 and beyond. That’s how you create innovators.
Make Faire Rome: Meet More Makers
The line-up of makers at Rome’s first-ever Maker Faire (Oct. 3-6) is impressive. Here’s a look at some of who and what is on tap for the pan-European fair this fall.
Building Memory Registers With Transistors
Teslaling’s DIY RAM uses 24 NPN transistors and 24 resistors to create three bits of memory.