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Maker Inspiration-WHERE to GET Information to Stay Informed? Well, you jumped in into the world of makers (OR want to do SO soon...) and you feel comfortable with it? You found out THAT it is important to learn about THAT movement as it brings out creativity and a BETTER understanding in EDUcation WHEN…

 

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https://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching/?&tag=ARDUINO

 

Via Gust MEES

You can’t underestimate the power of a good classroom makerspace.

“It’s one of the best ways to promote growth mindset,” says Olivia Reep, makerspace educator at Faubion School in Portland, Oregon. “You are going to fail in makerspace; it’s just part of the process. But kids can learn that it’s not a stopping point. It’s a learning opportunity.”

Reep runs a dedicated makerspace classroom for grades PK–8 at Faubion. She acknowledges how amazing it is to have the space and resources for a full-fledged makerspace, but she also believes that it’s possible to create something similar, regardless of your space or budget. 

Via John Evans

Collaborating is an essential part of integrating maker education into your curriculum. Not only is it important for support, but collaboration can also help to inspire and motivate you.
 
In this post you will find ways you can collaborate with other educators, parents, your community, students, and people online to boost your maker education.

Via John Evans

For the first time in four years, I am without a makerspace.  My new school’s library is beautiful and huge and has a school culture that is just ripe for making.  Even though it was tempting, I decided not to change it up and create a makerspace over the summer.  I want to be sure that the library program, including a new makerspace, is responsive to the needs of the school and its culture.  Therefore, I plan on spending at least the first-semester making plans for how this space will work.  It will likely be very different from my previous space, but I’m excited to see what forms.

Making plans for a new makerspace can be daunting, so I’ve gathered together some tips to help get started:

Via John Evans

While many teachers are excited about the maker movement and may even be creating projects for their classrooms, assessment can be puzzling even to veteran classroom teachers. How can teachers prove that deep, rich learning is occurring through making? How do we justify a grade to students and parents alike, especially to the student who "just isn’t good at art"? By crafting a three-part rubric that assesses process, understanding, and product, teachers can rest assured that they are covering all the bases.

Via John Evans

Flybrix's drone kit lets you build and fly a custom drone using LEGO bricks - and it made for one of the best Tinder dates I've ever been on.

 

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https://gustmees.wordpress.com/?s=maker

 

https://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching/?&tag=Ideas+for+makerspaces

 

https://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching/?&tag=LEGO

 

Via Gust MEES

Via paul rayner, John Evans

You can utilize a 3D printer across the curriculum. Explore these ideas if you're considering getting one or want more ways to use one you already have.

Via John Evans, Carlos Fosca

"There are many tools out there for making 3D models. One subcategory of such tools is 3D sculpting software, which is specialized for creating models by manipulating objects as if they are made of clay. This style of modeling — used to create sculptures, busts, animals, and fantasy characters, among other designs — has the ability to create more freeform shapes compared to parametric modeling — used to create bridges, mechanical assemblies, or buildings.

In a modern sense, the term “3D sculpting tool” typically implies additional tools for painting, texturing, and rendering the sculpted model. You’ll find that many of these extras come bundled together because they can be as important as the modeling itself.

Sculpting software is used across multiple industries, such as game design, character animation, film, engineering, and product design. In the following we list some of the most popular paid and free 3D sculpting software."

Via John Evans

Want more STEM experiences for students but don’t know where to start? Here are our top strategies for how to start teaching STEM in your school.

Via paul rayner

Makerspaces, Maker Education, STEM, and STEAM are gaining lots of traction in Kindergarten though college level education. Articles, resources on social media, and conference presentations on these topics are proliferating at a rate that most educators are now familiar with maker education.

Makerspaces like vocational shops and science labs are great additions to schools. They often contain the tools, machinery, and technologies associated with making – 3D printers, laser cutters, vinyl cutters, high tech robotics, vocational tech machinery. These are great for educational institutions and learners that can afford them.

Via John Evans

Research shows that hands-on learning is an effective way to teach students science. A 2009 study found that eighth-grade students who were involved in hands-on science projects demonstrated a deeper understanding of concepts than students who were taught with traditional methods such as textbook readings, lectures, and tests (Riskowski et al., 2009).

Why is hands-on learning effective? We can look to neuroscience for insight. Students who participate in science experiments, instead of just observing them, have a deeper conceptual understanding of science. Through brain imaging, researchers found that physical experience activates the sensorimotor region of students' brains, which helps reinforce what they're learning (Kontra et al., 2015).

 

If students use their hands as well as their minds, they're essentially learning twice.

 

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https://gustmees.wordpress.com/?s=maker

 

https://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching/?&tag=Ideas+for+makerspaces

 

 

 

Via Gust MEES

3D Printing Lesson Log This is Wesley Fryer’s (@wfryer) log of lessons learned using a FlashForge Creator Pro 3D Printer. Like a blog, entries are in reverse-chronological order, with most recent items at the top. I’m also documenting my learning with tweets using the hastag #3Dprint, archive

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