Makerspace in the Classroom
This is why the marriage between the classroom and the Makerspace is so potent.
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Animatronics Kits for Learning
I just stumbled across the Star★Bot animatronic platform kit out of the community of makers in Florida. It’s designed for kids to “create animatronic robots and learn microcontrollers, mechanics and papercraft.” Its Kickstarter campaign ends in a few hours! Pat Starace developed the kits at FamiLAB “Central Florida’s provider of space, tools, and community for creative technical learning and projects.” (All the organizers for the Orlando Mini Maker Faire met at FamiLAB.)
Riley Morgan: Drone Pilot and Young Entrepreneur
Riley Morgan is an enterprising young man who makes his own multicopters and provides aerial photography and video services.
How to Make a Maker Class
Would you like to learn how to MAKE a Maker Class at your school? I have been a middle school Art teacher for seven years and I want to share with you how I got my Project Make class up and running on a shoestring budget, with a large group of low-income English Language learners.
New in the Maker Shed: Bigshot Camera Kit
The Bigshot camera Kit, now available in the Maker Shed, is a complete digital camera that you assemble yourself, learning how it works along the way.
Columbus Mini Maker Faire Set for Oct. 13
The second Columbus Mini Maker Faire gets underway this coming Sunday, from noon to 6pm at the Center of Science and Industry (COSI).
Six Lessons on Thinking Like a Maker
Justin Beckerman’s inquisitive mind has led him to explore art and technology. Learn to think like a maker.