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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 list is drawn in part from work presented recently at the annual conference of the American Educational Research Association, held here.

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Tips for Implementing Design Challenges in Your Makerspace

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In “ Challenge-Based Learning in the School Library Makerspace ,” Diana Rendina, Media Specialist and Writer, Tampa Preparatory School, Tampa, FL, presented tips for design challenges and shared experiences from working in the makerspace during her time at Stewart Middle Magnet School in Tampa, FL. About the Presenter.

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The Top 50 Best Books for Teachers – Professional Development

Fractus Learning

Whether it’s giving a presentation, writing documentation, or creating a website or blog, we need and want to share our knowledge with other people. Student Engagement Techniques: A Handbook for College Faculty – Elizabeth F. Amazing new tools, materials and skills turn us all into makers. Learning Culture.