A Maker’s Life – A Generational Perspective
Marilyn Nash and Amber Hudson, authors of “A Maker’s Life,” talk about makerspaces, education, the importance of self-expression, and the generational influence of making.
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Making as a Creative Practice
Matt Zigler is the author of a new book for educators titled “3 Modes of Making.” He talks about imitation, modification and innovation as three different modes of student projects, which develop different maker skills. Matt is an artist and educator who has been running the makerspace at Bullis, an independent school in the DC area. He brings a background in art and creative practice to the makerspace and his school. it’s not that every student is going to be an artist but every student should develop a creative practice, regardless of subject or area of interest.
Authentic Learning and Making
Michael Stone is an educator who led efforts to create 34 Fab Labs in K-12 schools in Hamilton County, Tennessee, despite not thinking of himself as having any skills or interest in making. He was a basketball coach with a degree in computer science. Now, as Vice President of Innovative Learning for the Public Education […]
How “DonorsChoose” Helps Fund School Makerspaces
Using DonorsChoose allows you to create a wish list of items needed for projects and is a great way to get bonus funding.
7 Cool Maker Camp Projects You Might Have Missed
If you didn’t participate in our fall program for Maker Camp After School, don’t worry! Here’s a recap of the coolest stuff we made this season.
Startup Offers Free Sensors to 150,000 Schools Across U.S. and Canada
Today, at Maker Faire Ottawa, Beagle Sense announced they will be offering free sensors to 150,000 thousand schools across Canada and the U.S.
Dremel Takes Its 3D Printer to School
Dremel is targeting its 3D printer to teachers right down to providing professionally developed lesson plans.
