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What Should I Buy For My New Makerspace? A Five-Step Framework For Making the Right Purchases

Edsurge

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.” Equity and access are at the heart of ensuring that all students have the opportunities available to them that school makerspaces present.

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Learning Revolution Free PD - Two Great Library Events - GlobalEdCon Deadline - UNC's Amazing World View

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Participatory, hyperlinked library services; DIY and maker movements; emerging technology in academic and research libraries; Google Glass—our Library 2.014 conference covered a broad range of topics and these were among the most notable. Everyone is encouraged to submit a presentation proposal, including first-time presenters.

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Learning Revolution Free PD - It's All About the GEC (GlobalEdCon) - Amazing Keynotes - Announcing the Student Technology Conference

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

This is our FIFTH anniversary year for the conference, and Lucy Gray, my co-chair, has done a PHENOMENAL job lining up great speakers (see below)--HUGE kudos to Lucy, to our amazing volunteer crew, and to all of the presenters from around the world contributing this year! We really do hope you''ll join in the fun. Our GlobalEdCon Keynotes.

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Learning Revolution Free PD - Gaming in Ed Now! - #YouMatter Special Offer - Connected Librarian Day

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Our schedule is shaping up, with special presentations from Judy O''Connell, Michelle Luhtala, Patrice Bryan, Darcy Coffta, Matthew Winner, Sherry Gick, Jennifer LaGarde, Britten Follett, Ross Todd, Shannon Miller, and our preconference co-chair, Joyce Valenza. Do you have a story to tell about maker spaces? Learn more here.

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Learning Revolution Free PD - Conference Volunteering - Libraries! - Google Excitement - Common Core Film

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

We will have a full day of crowdsourced sessions on Thursday, September 18th, where we could use your help in supporting our presenters. There is a full schedule of amazing sessions on game-based learning topics, and volunteers will be able to connect with these outstanding presenters. Do you have a story to tell about maker spaces?

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Announcing the Library 2.017 "Makerspaces" Mini-Conference and Call for Proposals.

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

CALL FOR PROPOSALS: We will have a limited number of slots for presenter sessions. We encourage all who are interested in presenting to submit. WEBINAR PLATFORM : The sessions will be held in Blackboard Collaborate , and can be accessed live from any personal computer and most mobile devices. and at the Library 2.0 Details HERE.

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Educating Kids for Life not for Tests

The CoolCatTeacher

On January 31, they have a free webinar “ Preparing Students for Success: Measuring What Matters. ” Jake Cotton, a superintendent from Virginia, will be sharing. Get motivated today listening to Pam. This is part 2 in our series with Pam. PowerSchool is my SIS and LMS and is the sponsor of today’s show. Listen Now.

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