Makerspaces offer dynamic environments where individuals transform ideas into tangible creations, emphasizing creativity over consumption. They integrate diverse subjects such as math, science, technology, and arts, fostering a holistic learning approach through problem-solving and critical thinking.
Maker spaces in the backs of trucks? Makes it portable but not as consistently available but good idea for starting out as it may cost lots in the beginning-- good stepping stone
Fundraisers/Bursaries/Grants
School Council
Community
Investors?
School Board
Thinking of start up costs and the continual running of the program
The benefits
Gift of taking initiative, getting their hands dirty, being resourceful to solve the problem, never giving up, mindset of no limits but the ones they teach themselves, wisdom of the universe is within them if they can build it-so can they
What does it need?
Easy for parents to get involved as well
have a little building space in the corner of a room with hands on materials- give them challenges with only certain resources
A space to nurture creative talent
People hired: Tech savy, creative, nurturing, a maker, cheerleader for teacher and students to use the space
What is its purpose in the larger focus?
real life testing to make purposeful connections
first hand discovery
Resources
https://youtu.be/8n7aBQDubLU
2019. A Librarians Guide to Makerspace. Retrieved from: https://oedb.org/ilibrarian/a-librarians-guide-to-makerspaces/
Carey, B., Hernberg M., Hobbs, T., Paul, K. 2014. Thinkers and Tinkers The Movement. Retrieved from: https://hernbergm.wixsite.com/maker-movement/background
Making Makers video by AnnMarie Thomas:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vo5R8x6tyGg
shares stories about how important it is for children to just get their hands dirty and figure out how to do it themselves
What is it?
the act of making is not competitive so the students use their own strength and problem-solving strategies to maintain their own progress
making rather than consuming is the focus
hands on space where you turn an idea into reality
are collaborative spaces where people gather to get creative with DIY projects, invent new ones, and share ideas
Curriculum
Social skills and team work are developed through seeking help from peers and adults
reflect, using problem solving and critical thinking as they refine and improve their products
Design process, math, science, technology, crafts and language arts are all a part of the daily work
