Hands-on and project-based learning is making waves in the traditional education system for students and educators alike. Consider yourself a lifelong learner? Explore below for new ideas and information to discover!
Out in Zone 5, Liz Barry of Public Lab is sensing strong interest in spectrometry. The reason: “It’s like a Tricorder for $10!” The Public Lab is a community where you can learn how to investigate environmental concerns. Using inexpensive DIY techniques, Public Labs seeks to change how people see the world in environmental, social, […]
In this special edition of Maker Camp, we’ll be coming to you LIVE from New York, one day before we open the doors to the Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth! We invite classrooms, kids, teens, families… anyone to join us for this 30-minute virtual field trip on Friday, 9/19/14 starting at 2 p.m. Eastern / 11 a.m. Pacific […]
Chad Ratliff shared with us this video (above, by Trevor Przyuski) of a professional development trip he and his colleagues took to Maker Faire 2013. Schools are back in session, and we’re getting ready to throw open the gates to Maker Faire, hands-down the best hands-on learning-palooza for teachers everywhere. And it’s nearly here! In […]
In the developing world, we have to start by changing kids’ views of education.
When your students have trouble in normal classes, sometimes thinking outside the box can engage them better.
As the footage began to roll, the bench bucked and kicked with each bump…
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 […]
