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Building Community through Making
Free Library of Philadelphia, Maker Jawn
What is a ‘Jawn’?A context-dependent substitute noun. A term originating in Philadelphia’s hip-hop scene in the 1970s, “jawn” can be used to replace any noun. The meaning of “jawn” can vary depending on the thing you are referring to.
“That Frankenstein remix jawn is tight!”
“Where can I find the nearest book return jawn?”
Maker Movement• Hands-on Creation
• Promotes STEAM Learning
• Emphasis on new technology
• Constraints? - Expensive - Hard to get started
without guidance
Bringing Making to the FLP• Summer 2013 - Maker Corps
• Fall 2013 - Present: Daily after school programming & building Maker Mentor Team
• Currently in six different libraries throughout Philadelphia
Who do we serve?• North Philadelphia
• Under-resourced communities; Non-dominant youth
• Local libraries as community spaces
Our Goals• Technological literacy
• STEAM engagement
• Interest-driven learning
• Building community
Kensington Sculpture Derby
Future Plans
@makerjawnmakerjawn.org
Sarah Winchowky
Elissa MalespinaCoordinating Supervisor of:- Educational Technology- Librarians- Technology Teachers- T.V. Production- 6-12 STEMFor the Parsippany- Troy Hills School District in NJ
2014 Bammy Award Winning Librarian
Host of Beyond Books - Transforming Teaching & Learning BAM Radio Network Podcast
@elissamalespina http://www.elissamalespina.com
Cards Against Humanity Makerspace Edition!!
Best answer tweeted to the #istelib wins a prize!
It must be “clean.”
It must relate to ISTE or this Presentation.
___________: good to the last drop at ISTE!
