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What Will It Take to Push the K-12 Maker Movement to Be More Inclusive?

Edsurge

But despite the work of on-the-ground educators like Day and Taylor, the maker movement in K-12 schools is far from perfect. What does it really take, for example, to diversify the communities of maker educators and mentors out there? And then, also just outreach, as well as really making things accessible.

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Rebuilding a School Community with Maker Learning

Digital Promise

To ensure access to high-quality educational experiences at the high school level, students enrolled in Grades 9-12 were provided tuition to attend one of two neighboring high schools. Are you looking to start or expand a maker learning program for your learners? Over the last 12 years, the school system has undergone major upheavals.

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The ‘Maker’ Movement: Understanding What the Research Says

Marketplace K-12

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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300 Organizations Come Together to Launch Nation of Makers

EdNews Daily

New non-profit organization will ensure that more Americans have access to the spaces, communities, and tools that enable them to make things, not just consume things. who have already experienced the positive impact of the Maker Movement locally, and are committed to continuing to foster the growth and inclusivity of the maker community.

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What Is Your Why?: The Importance of Computer Science Education

Digital Promise

VPS students have access to diverse courses such as coding, Python, robotics, and electronic applications, to name a few. Integrating with the Maker Movement. Districts are also finding a natural integration between computational thinking and maker learning.

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5 Ways to Participate in the Mars Rover Landing on Thursday, February 18

The CoolCatTeacher

Additionally, a small helicopter will fly on Mars from this rover which will be the first powered flight event on another planet. (The You can access and use the resources and create your own landing vehicles for experiments in your classroom. Powered Flight. Collection of Samples. How can classrooms participate? Resource: [link].

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Inspiring the Next Generation of Makers

Digital Promise

They’re part of the Maker Movement, a revolution that’s unleashing digital design tools (like 3D modeling software) and production devices (like 3D printers), and letting citizens design and make almost anything they can dream. Select individuals may be invited to attend a launch event this summer in Washington, DC.