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The ‘Maker’ Movement: Understanding What the Research Says

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The Maker Movement has its roots outside of school, in institutions such as science museums and in the informal activities that everyday people have taken part in for generations. The Maker Movement in Education (Erica R. Often, such work is guided by the notion that process is more important than results.

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Tips for Implementing Design Challenges in Your Makerspace

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She is an international speaker on the Maker Movement and learning space design. Libraries Unlimited is committed to serving libraries by producing library science textbooks, reference works, practical handbooks, and professional guides of unparalleled quality.

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The Top 50 Best Books for Teachers – Professional Development

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Student Engagement Techniques: A Handbook for College Faculty – Elizabeth F. Amazing new tools, materials and skills turn us all into makers. Fortunately for educators, this maker movement overlaps with the natural inclinations of children and the power of learning by doing. What are your best books for teachers?

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MakerBot Launches Hands-On Learning Guide For 3D Printing In The Classroom

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New MakerBot Handbook Helps Educators and Students Get Started with Lesson Plans and Hands-on 3D Design Projects. To fill that gap, MakerBot today published a handbook designed to provide educators with a wide variety of ideas, activities and projects to get started with 3D printing. by TeachThought Staff. BROOKLYN , N.Y.,