HOW TO CREATE A MAKER SPACE IN K-12 SCHOOLS
CEU COURSE OVERVIEW
The “maker movement” is catching on in education, and it’s easy to see why. Looking to inspire the next generation of tinkerers and innovators, a growing number of schools are creating maker spaces equipped with everything from popsicle sticks and glue guns to electronics kits and 3D printers. Creating a maker space might seem like a daunting task. With this presentation, we hope to make the process easier.
Learning Units 1 AIA Approved LU
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Course Format Instructor led face-to face or via online class
Learning Objective 1: Define the maker movement • What is the maker movement? • Why is it significant for education? Learning Objective 2: Crafting the vision • The plan must start with your instructional goals: What are these? • How will the space be used? • Eight elements of a good makerspace project Learning Objective 3: Designing a maker space • Choosing a location • Configuring the space • Promoting utility & creativity Learning Objective 4: Transforming the role of the teacher • Teacher as a learning facilitator; a builder of high-quality learning experiences • Tips for how to help teachers embrace this mindset • Four roles of the makerspace teacher
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