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MAKERSPACES

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MAKERSPACES

INFORMATION GATHERED BY: BETSY BRECHT FOR: EDT 500
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MAKERSPACERS ARE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTS THAT FOSTER OPPORTUNITIES FOR HANDS-ON LEARNING AND CREATION, OFTEN ENABLED BY EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES (Freeman, A., Adams Becker, S., Cummings, M., Davis, A. & Hall Giesinger, C., 2017)

Time-to-Adoption Horizon: One Year or Less

TOOLS (FROM HIGH-TECH TO NO-TECH)

  • 3D printers
  • Laser cutters
  • Animation software
  • Coding software
  • Drawing software/technology
  • Wood/woodworking tools
  • Recyclable materials
  • Craft supplies
  • Old toys/electronics/appliances
  • Legos/Knex/Wikki Stix

WHAT A MAKERSPACE CAN LOOK LIKE

Rendina, D.L. (Fall, 2015). The Stewart Makerspace. Retrieved from rennovatedlearning.com/our-makerspace-journey/

MAKERSPACES encourage:
Creativity
Problem-solving
Self-directed learning
Collaboration
Experimentation
Perseverance
Innovation

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