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13 Ways Education Could Change In The Next 13 Years

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For better or worse, thinking is now social, and the traction an idea receives in chosen communities will act as a form of assessment—not so much of truth or innovation, but accessibility and even popularity. The Maker Movement could spawn a design and/or entrepreneurial “culture” in education . Which is bad.

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What Motivates Maker Educators?

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Maker activities may seem like fun and games, but they require ample support and preparation. The tools and resources required don’t come cheap: 92 percent of educators said information about grants were somewhat or very important. Others raised scheduling conflicts within the school day as a problem.