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Today let's talk about how and why I started a low-tech makerspace at our high school library! When I started at this library 5 years ago it was completely different than it is now. Circulation was extremely low and students were not encouraged to "hang out" at the library but rather to use it solely…
There is nothing quite like kicking off Makerspace time or a STEM challenge with a captivating read aloud to encourage our students to make meaningful connections with text and inspire them to play, explore, invent, and create. I'm always on the lookout for new titles to add to our Makerspace library! Here are the common themes and characteristics to watch for as you're browsing Online or your local bookstore
Building a career & technology education (CATE) facility requires planning, stakeholder support, community involvement, and good design.
The Hohenloher Makerspace is the ideal place for creative trial and error or collaborative experimentation and thus enables innovative education.
STEAM learning (that's science, technology, engineering, art and math) and programming are increasingly popular in public libraries. Check out this collection of inspiring resources that can help make the case for introducing or expanding STEAM in your library and community, as well as provide a range of programming ideas to meet local needs.
My MakerSpace Journey at The Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County Small Tech, Big Impact: Designing My Maker Space at The Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County (OH) (School Library Journal article, February 2016) 1 Year Later, What I’ve Learned The Very Beginning Previous library locations My Original Mobile Makerspace […]
Do you want to avoid your classroom or library feeling like a boring, stuffy old place where creativity goes to die? Well, have no fear! The maker movement is here to save the day (and your sanity). But before you start stocking up on glitter, glue sticks, duct tape, and art equipment, you need to keep a few key ideas in mind when launching your collaborative space.
Encourage a love of STEM by creating a maker space at school! These fun and flexible areas can help students develop creative and analytical thinking skills.
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Minecraft parties are all the rage now. From toddlers to tweens, just say the word "Minecraft" and you are bound to have a houseful of party-goers or a library
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In my article for AASL Knowledge Quest, I reflect on my school's first makerspace year, including what went well and what we could improve.
August is here, and that means back to school season! But don’t stress, we have you covered with our favorite STEM icebreakers, activities to introduce STEM to your students, and even classroom posters and freebies!
Brevard County Schools magnet program experienced the transformational power of modernizing learning spaces through combining magnet school reform with high impact learning environments.
Students at Grand Center Arts Academy (GCAA), a public charter school in St. Louis, have arrived to find a portion of their library transformed into a makerspace.
Are you looking to start a makerspace at your school? I've gathered all my best tips and ideas in one place for you. Let's get making!
A few weeks ago, I announced that we were organizing a Maker Collection of materials that we will circulate at The Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County. It is one of three things we are doing to better incorporate the Maker movement into our library. This is the process we went through to […]
