Makers Education

Makers EducationHello!Fitz Crame Sushma Lohitsa Juven Macias Kendra Mallory Steve Tow@fitzcrame @LohitsaScience @juven_mac @kimallory @stevetowAgendaOpening Presentation: Makerspaces and the Maker CultureDeveloping the Makers Mindset in your StudentsResources: An Introduction to resources for planning Makerspace programs in your classroom or dedicated spaceStudent Showcase IMakers Passport I Hands-on 4 x 30 minute SessionsLunch BreakPanel DiscussionStudent Showcase IIMakers Passport II Hands-on 4 x 30 minute SessionsClosingI like asking questions and then doing stuff so I can know the answer. At first it made me mad that you never answered my questions, but now I know why you want me to answer it myself.-- Matthew P. 11 Y.O.Makerspaces and the Maker CultureWe Are All Makers!What is the Makers MovementWhy is Making Important?WE ARE ALL

MAKERSDeveloping the Makers MindsetDesign ChallengesProduct DesignCaines ArcadeRube GoldbergSkills students will possess:Makers are innovatorsCreativityTeamworkAdaptabilityPerseveranceThinkersLeadersMakerspaces in the classroomWhat does it look like?ResourcesCostDedicated MakerspacesWhat does it look like?ResourcesCostStudent Showcase IStudent Video What does it mean to be a Maker?Students from each school presenting on a project they accomplishedMakers Passport I4 x 30 minute sessions of different Makerspace topics (Hands-On Workshop)

Session 1: CodingSession 2: Simple Design ChallengesSession 3: Reverse EngineeringSession 4: Makey MakeyLunch Break & Collegial NetworkingPanel DiscussionQ&A Session PanelStudent Showcase IIStudent Video Experience in a Making ClassroomStudents from each school presenting on a project they accomplishedMaker ReflectionsMakers Passport II4 x 30 minute sessions of different Makerspace topics (Hands-On Workshop)

Session 1: Little BitsSession 2: Simple Design ChallengesSession 3: Paper CircuitsSession 4: LED Wearable Tech/LightsResourceshttp://www.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3758336

https://www.noodle.com/articles/6-fun-ways-kids-can-join-the-maker-movement

http://www.weareteachers.com/blogs/post/2015/04/03/how-the-maker-movement-is-transforming-education

http://www.weareteachers.com/blogs/post/2015/04/03/how-the-maker-movement-is-transforming-education

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