Suzie Boss Maker Education How can we make the most of Maker education? Here's some suggestions from early adopters who are making the most of this promising movement MORE
My answer to you is this: We must bring more arts programming—and blend it with the maker movement—into our schools. Stretching resources: Why the maker movement can’t survive on its own in schools The sharing economy, the do-it-yourself movement, and the resurgence of entrepreneurial activity have pushed acceptance of the maker movement, as well. Maker culture can infuse any and all areas of performing and visual arts—and here are a few examples. MORE
There is a great deal of content out there about maker education. best practices Laura Fleming Maker Movement Makerspace RelevancyFor many students school has become an irritating experience grounded in boring lessons and learning activities. MORE
I have done it multiple times during my summer maker camp for elementary level kids, my gifted students, and at conferences as part of teacher professional development. MORE
Facts about the rise of the maker movement. Electronics maker company littleBits has created a new infographic, in collaboration with Getting Smart, designed to show the rise of the maker movement and its explosive growth, which has become a worldwide phenomenon. MORE
A review of this year’s schedule at the South by Southwest Education conference suggests that an interest, at least to many attendees, in “maker spaces”—places for students to build and create with varying degrees of adult oversight—is rising. Austin, Texas. MORE
Librarians in the Shawnee Mission School District are making way for “ the maker movement ,” and some worry where that story is going. The movement, taking place nationwide, is more about robotics than reading. MORE
and The Maker as a Reflective Practitioner. Some of the general themes and ideas for frontloading making activities include: The Use and Review of Essential Questions – explicitly discussed prior to the maker activities: What are the attributes of having a maker mindset? MORE
In this cartoon there was problem solving, cooperation, innovation and a strong m"maker" ethic. When I opened my email on Tuesday night I was sorting through the "promotions" section of gmail and I came across a Klout perk. MORE
In March 2016, Digital Promise and Maker Ed issued a call-to-action for school leaders around the country to commit to growing the next generation of American makers. school leaders have answered the call by signing the Maker Promise. MORE
Fast-forward to a few years from now, and imagine a conference similar to the one I attended, with the same keynote speaker addressing an audience of passionate maker-educators. Education Technology Maker Movement CommunityTwo years ago I attended an edtech conference focused on the then up-and-coming trend of makerspaces. MORE
Those who follow my blog know that I have jumped into and am loving the current emphasis on the Maker Movement and Maker Education. The proverbial sweet icing on the cake is that it is a perfect example of the maker movement. The Maker Movement takes on many forms. MORE
Enter the Maker Movement: a global community of DIY (Do It Yourself) problem sovleres and innovators who collaborate and share ideas online. August 11, 2015, Volume 2, Issue 9, Number 5. Driving Question: How does 'making" inspire student engagement and interest? As a child growing up in the 70s, I spent my free tiem outside building forts, fairy houses and sandcastles. MORE
Why the maker movement? You’re all makers–you produce things each day,” Smith said. Leonardo DaVinci was a maker. Though makerspaces are becoming more mainstream, creating and maintaining one could overwhelm educators who are starting from scratch. MORE
You know the maker movement has hit the big leagues when even the President is talking about it. Earlier this year, for the National Week of Making, President Obama issued a call to action to educators, designers, and makers of all stripes. MORE
The embracement of the maker movement is being seen in K-12 schools and districts across the world. HERE is a fantastic tutorial that will assist you and your students create maker projects using arduino. Laura Fleming Maker Movement Makerspace MORE
When I look out into the endless sea of books in our warehouse at Follett, I can only imagine the next creation they will inspire in the minds of our country’s little “Makers”. As for that nuclear reactor, its “Maker” is using his creation in his application to M.I.T. MORE
In my previous article on this subject, I wrote about the Maker Movement and its importance to the educational realm. The Maker Movement is also nicknamed the Do-It-Yourself (D.I.Y.) Movement, because it empowers individuals to design, manufacture, and create their own objects, ultimately improving creativity in many fields. The post 5 Maker Movement Tools That are Not 3D Printers appeared first on Edudemic. MORE
This is why I love the maker movement and makerspaces in particular. Authentic Learning Change Maker Movement MakerspaceI think, for the most part, everyone strives for success. We want to be successful in our professional as well as our personal lives. MORE
Tinker Thinker: 21 Awesome Maker Kits. Being a relatively new concept, the definition of Maker Ed isn’t exactly set in stone, though it roughly relates learning by making. Tinker Thinker: 21 Awesome Maker Kits. Learning Maker Movement Technology maker movement makered pla MORE
This set does cost some money but there are other free options: Maker Education Card Game that I created. Maker Education Card Game. This game, which I first introduced in the Maker Education Card Game , is a card game that ends with the makers making something based on selected cards. MORE
This phenomenon trickled into schools as the Maker Movement became more popular and natural connections to learning became quite evident. To begin to understand the educational value of making we must look at the roots of this movement. MORE
Maker activities naturally align themselves to Quad D work as outlined by the Rigor Relevance Framework. I think we can all agree this should be the intended outcome when leading the maker movement. Laura Fleming Maker Movement Makerspace Uncommon Learning MORE
Few trends in K-12 ed tech are as hot–or as under-researched–as “Maker” education. 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. There is growing interest in whether Maker education can help boost student learning outcomes, including test scores. The Maker Movement in Education (Erica R. MORE
During the reflection phase, learners are given the option to express what they learned during and because of their STEM, STEAM, Maker Education experience in a way that makes the most sense to them given the nature of the task; and their preferred means of expression. MORE
Outside the Classroom #nationofmakers girls interested in STEM Maker Movement Makers Week Making making stuff STEM Week of MakingI had never heard of STEM programs until I began my career in high tech. MORE
Featured on eSchool News Resource STEM Top News 3D printers construction engineering maker movement A snapshot of classroom-ready 3D printers available for eductors. MORE
I recently was asked to give a webinar that would guide participants through selecting the right products for their makerspace, where I unveiled my “Worlds of Making 'MAKER' Framework.” Many people associate the Maker Movement with ‘stuff’ like 3D printers, but in my opinion, this isn’t what pushes children outside of their comfort zone, it is that opportunity for open-ended exploration that is key. Education Technology Maker Movement Community MORE
The post Walter White and the Maker Movement by @SamPatue appeared first on TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network. There are ideas that sit in the back of my brain for what seems like a long time. Slowly they bond with other ideas, growing imperceptibly. MORE
Maker Movement 3d printing maker movementMakerBot Launches Hands-On Learning Guide For 3D Printing In The Classroom. by TeachThought Staff. New MakerBot Handbook Helps Educators and Students Get Started with Lesson Plans and Hands-on 3D Design Projects. BROOKLYN , N.Y., MORE
During Connected Educators’ Month I did a virtual presentation on The Mindset of the Maker Education. The Perfect Storm for Maker Education. Educator as a Maker Educator. MORE
The Maker Movement is a new trend based on old school traditions in which the philosophy of doing, building, and creating prevails over just simply buying. The post The Maker Movement and the Classroom appeared first on Edudemic. Instead of going to the toy store, people are learning how to design and 3D print their own toys. Instead of shopping for furniture, people are going to local […]. MORE
Implementing a Broader Framework of Making in Maker Education. All of this led me to think about how this would translate into a full spectrum of making in the context of maker educator. Education Maker Education maker education maker educator maker movement MORE
He’s talking about the next wave of the Maker Movement, big news buzzing amongst makers in the inner circle. The organization, now celebrating 20 years in operation, is part of the worldwide Maker Movement, encouraging students to get creative (and messy) when using technology to build things. Throughout the years, Rabuzzi has seen the movement evolve. How do we use Alexa and Siri in the Maker Movement? “Everything that is old is new again!” MORE
Maker education is currently a major trend in education. But just saying that one is doing Maker Education really doesn’t define the teaching practices that an educator is using to facilitate it. Maker education takes on many forms. PAH within a Maker Education Framework. MORE
Maker Movement stem20 STEM Activities For Kids This Summer. by pltw.org. School may be winding down, but that doesn’t mean learning has to. In fact, it is vital that it doesn’t! MORE
Makers build, fix, and create. On March 18th and 19th, we celebrated New Jersey Makers Day, and I had the opportunity to visit a number of different Maker events in various communities. Big Idea #2 – Keep Many Hands Busy With Maker/Building Challenges. MORE
Dougherty, founder of MAKE Magazine and a Maker Faire pioneer, shared some fascinating insights on why – and how – the global Maker Movement has become so successful, so quickly. And the Maker Movement puts that concept into practice in a way that other teaching approaches can’t. MORE
Learn how you can get your students involved in STEM Education and the Maker Movement in this great podcast featuring a fantastic New Jersey Educator. MORE
Maker Movement. Many schools are creating maker spaces or “ Fab Labs ” so students have a space and place to invent. Keva plank challenges are a popular happening n Chad Lehman’s library maker space. Essential Information on the Maker Movement. MORE
Cheryl Mizerny is excited about the maker movement and all that it implies for education, but she hopes educators will take school-based makerspaces in the direction of incorporating 21st century learning goals, avoiding rote projects, and promoting innovation. MORE
Here are his thoughts on ‘the Maker Movement': With so much of the emphasis in today’s education world focusing on the need for education reform, it can be easy to forget just what this means. Eduporium ‘s Andy Larmand is the newest contributor to Ask a Tech Teacher. MORE
Learn how you can get your students involved in STEM Education and the Maker Movement in this great podcast featuring a fantastic New Jersey Educator. The post The Maker Movement: Learning How To Bring Maker Spaces Into Your Classrooms featuring @Mrnavas | @NJEA @MakerDepot appeared first on TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network. MORE
Maker Movement Related Topics A Principal's Reflections
JANUARY 4, 2015
This phenomenon trickled into schools as the Maker Movement became more popular and natural connections to learning became quite evident. To begin to understand the educational value of making we must look at the roots of this movement.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JUNE 4, 2015
Here are his thoughts on ‘the Maker Movement': With so much of the emphasis in today’s education world focusing on the need for education reform, it can be easy to forget just what this means. Eduporium ‘s Andy Larmand is the newest contributor to Ask a Tech Teacher.
eSchool News
JULY 18, 2016
Librarians in the Shawnee Mission School District are making way for “ the maker movement ,” and some worry where that story is going. The movement, taking place nationwide, is more about robotics than reading.
Edsurge
MAY 10, 2017
He’s talking about the next wave of the Maker Movement, big news buzzing amongst makers in the inner circle. The organization, now celebrating 20 years in operation, is part of the worldwide Maker Movement, encouraging students to get creative (and messy) when using technology to build things. Throughout the years, Rabuzzi has seen the movement evolve. How do we use Alexa and Siri in the Maker Movement? “Everything that is old is new again!”
Edudemic
JULY 17, 2015
The Maker Movement is a new trend based on old school traditions in which the philosophy of doing, building, and creating prevails over just simply buying. The post The Maker Movement and the Classroom appeared first on Edudemic. Instead of going to the toy store, people are learning how to design and 3D print their own toys. Instead of shopping for furniture, people are going to local […].
Edudemic
FEBRUARY 16, 2016
In my previous article on this subject, I wrote about the Maker Movement and its importance to the educational realm. The Maker Movement is also nicknamed the Do-It-Yourself (D.I.Y.) Movement, because it empowers individuals to design, manufacture, and create their own objects, ultimately improving creativity in many fields. The post 5 Maker Movement Tools That are Not 3D Printers appeared first on Edudemic.
P21 Blogazine
AUGUST 10, 2015
Enter the Maker Movement: a global community of DIY (Do It Yourself) problem sovleres and innovators who collaborate and share ideas online. August 11, 2015, Volume 2, Issue 9, Number 5. Driving Question: How does 'making" inspire student engagement and interest? As a child growing up in the 70s, I spent my free tiem outside building forts, fairy houses and sandcastles.
User Generated Education
JUNE 8, 2017
During the reflection phase, learners are given the option to express what they learned during and because of their STEM, STEAM, Maker Education experience in a way that makes the most sense to them given the nature of the task; and their preferred means of expression.
TeacherCast
DECEMBER 21, 2016
Learn how you can get your students involved in STEM Education and the Maker Movement in this great podcast featuring a fantastic New Jersey Educator.
Daily Edventures
FEBRUARY 17, 2016
Dougherty, founder of MAKE Magazine and a Maker Faire pioneer, shared some fascinating insights on why – and how – the global Maker Movement has become so successful, so quickly. And the Maker Movement puts that concept into practice in a way that other teaching approaches can’t.
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 19, 2015
Facts about the rise of the maker movement. Electronics maker company littleBits has created a new infographic, in collaboration with Getting Smart, designed to show the rise of the maker movement and its explosive growth, which has become a worldwide phenomenon.
Edutopia
NOVEMBER 13, 2014
Suzie Boss Maker Education How can we make the most of Maker education? Here's some suggestions from early adopters who are making the most of this promising movement
My Paperless Classroom
APRIL 23, 2014
In this cartoon there was problem solving, cooperation, innovation and a strong m"maker" ethic. When I opened my email on Tuesday night I was sorting through the "promotions" section of gmail and I came across a Klout perk.
User Generated Education
JUNE 14, 2016
Maker education is currently a major trend in education. But just saying that one is doing Maker Education really doesn’t define the teaching practices that an educator is using to facilitate it. Maker education takes on many forms. PAH within a Maker Education Framework.
The CoolCatTeacher
APRIL 21, 2017
Maker Movement. Many schools are creating maker spaces or “ Fab Labs ” so students have a space and place to invent. Keva plank challenges are a popular happening n Chad Lehman’s library maker space. Essential Information on the Maker Movement.
eSchool News
FEBRUARY 13, 2017
Why the maker movement? You’re all makers–you produce things each day,” Smith said. Leonardo DaVinci was a maker. Though makerspaces are becoming more mainstream, creating and maintaining one could overwhelm educators who are starting from scratch.
TeachThought - Learn better.
JUNE 20, 2015
Maker Movement 3d printing maker movementMakerBot Launches Hands-On Learning Guide For 3D Printing In The Classroom. by TeachThought Staff. New MakerBot Handbook Helps Educators and Students Get Started with Lesson Plans and Hands-on 3D Design Projects. BROOKLYN , N.Y.,
A Principal's Reflections
JANUARY 29, 2017
This is why I love the maker movement and makerspaces in particular. Authentic Learning Change Maker Movement MakerspaceI think, for the most part, everyone strives for success. We want to be successful in our professional as well as our personal lives.
TeachThought - Learn better.
FEBRUARY 11, 2015
Tinker Thinker: 21 Awesome Maker Kits. Being a relatively new concept, the definition of Maker Ed isn’t exactly set in stone, though it roughly relates learning by making. Tinker Thinker: 21 Awesome Maker Kits. Learning Maker Movement Technology maker movement makered pla
My Paperless Classroom
JUNE 10, 2016
The post Walter White and the Maker Movement by @SamPatue appeared first on TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network. There are ideas that sit in the back of my brain for what seems like a long time. Slowly they bond with other ideas, growing imperceptibly.
User Generated Education
OCTOBER 13, 2015
During Connected Educators’ Month I did a virtual presentation on The Mindset of the Maker Education. The Perfect Storm for Maker Education. Educator as a Maker Educator.
User Generated Education
MARCH 15, 2016
and The Maker as a Reflective Practitioner. Some of the general themes and ideas for frontloading making activities include: The Use and Review of Essential Questions – explicitly discussed prior to the maker activities: What are the attributes of having a maker mindset?
TeachThought - Learn better.
MARCH 29, 2015
When I look out into the endless sea of books in our warehouse at Follett, I can only imagine the next creation they will inspire in the minds of our country’s little “Makers”. As for that nuclear reactor, its “Maker” is using his creation in his application to M.I.T.
A Principal's Reflections
AUGUST 7, 2016
Maker activities naturally align themselves to Quad D work as outlined by the Rigor Relevance Framework. I think we can all agree this should be the intended outcome when leading the maker movement. Laura Fleming Maker Movement Makerspace Uncommon Learning
A Principal's Reflections
NOVEMBER 1, 2015
The embracement of the maker movement is being seen in K-12 schools and districts across the world. HERE is a fantastic tutorial that will assist you and your students create maker projects using arduino. Laura Fleming Maker Movement Makerspace
User Generated Education
OCTOBER 23, 2016
Implementing a Broader Framework of Making in Maker Education. All of this led me to think about how this would translate into a full spectrum of making in the context of maker educator. Education Maker Education maker education maker educator maker movement
Marketplace K-12
MARCH 8, 2016
A review of this year’s schedule at the South by Southwest Education conference suggests that an interest, at least to many attendees, in “maker spaces”—places for students to build and create with varying degrees of adult oversight—is rising. Austin, Texas.
A Principal's Reflections
JUNE 28, 2015
There is a great deal of content out there about maker education. best practices Laura Fleming Maker Movement Makerspace RelevancyFor many students school has become an irritating experience grounded in boring lessons and learning activities.
User Generated Education
APRIL 8, 2017
I have done it multiple times during my summer maker camp for elementary level kids, my gifted students, and at conferences as part of teacher professional development.
TeachThought - Learn better.
JUNE 7, 2015
Maker Movement stem20 STEM Activities For Kids This Summer. by pltw.org. School may be winding down, but that doesn’t mean learning has to. In fact, it is vital that it doesn’t!
Edsurge
AUGUST 14, 2016
My answer to you is this: We must bring more arts programming—and blend it with the maker movement—into our schools. Stretching resources: Why the maker movement can’t survive on its own in schools The sharing economy, the do-it-yourself movement, and the resurgence of entrepreneurial activity have pushed acceptance of the maker movement, as well. Maker culture can infuse any and all areas of performing and visual arts—and here are a few examples.
MiddleWeb
MAY 16, 2016
Cheryl Mizerny is excited about the maker movement and all that it implies for education, but she hopes educators will take school-based makerspaces in the direction of incorporating 21st century learning goals, avoiding rote projects, and promoting innovation.
eSchool News
JULY 15, 2016
In March 2016, Digital Promise and Maker Ed issued a call-to-action for school leaders around the country to commit to growing the next generation of American makers. school leaders have answered the call by signing the Maker Promise.
User Generated Education
APRIL 21, 2015
Those who follow my blog know that I have jumped into and am loving the current emphasis on the Maker Movement and Maker Education. The proverbial sweet icing on the cake is that it is a perfect example of the maker movement. The Maker Movement takes on many forms.
User Generated Education
JANUARY 15, 2017
This set does cost some money but there are other free options: Maker Education Card Game that I created. Maker Education Card Game. This game, which I first introduced in the Maker Education Card Game , is a card game that ends with the makers making something based on selected cards.
eSchool News
APRIL 12, 2015
Featured on eSchool News Resource STEM Top News 3D printers construction engineering maker movement A snapshot of classroom-ready 3D printers available for eductors.
Edsurge
JANUARY 2, 2017
I recently was asked to give a webinar that would guide participants through selecting the right products for their makerspace, where I unveiled my “Worlds of Making 'MAKER' Framework.” Many people associate the Maker Movement with ‘stuff’ like 3D printers, but in my opinion, this isn’t what pushes children outside of their comfort zone, it is that opportunity for open-ended exploration that is key. Education Technology Maker Movement Community
Where Learning Clicks
JUNE 16, 2015
Outside the Classroom #nationofmakers girls interested in STEM Maker Movement Makers Week Making making stuff STEM Week of MakingI had never heard of STEM programs until I began my career in high tech.
Edsurge
JANUARY 9, 2017
Fast-forward to a few years from now, and imagine a conference similar to the one I attended, with the same keynote speaker addressing an audience of passionate maker-educators. Education Technology Maker Movement CommunityTwo years ago I attended an edtech conference focused on the then up-and-coming trend of makerspaces.
EdTechTeacher
APRIL 11, 2016
Makers build, fix, and create. On March 18th and 19th, we celebrated New Jersey Makers Day, and I had the opportunity to visit a number of different Maker events in various communities. Big Idea #2 – Keep Many Hands Busy With Maker/Building Challenges.
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