Educator Innovator

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

Books remain an important centerpiece of the library system, but new tools give the institutions opportunities to help young people develop and learn in fresh ways. Teens can visit those spaces to play around with digital tools and collaborate on creative projects. For many, the library sites have become refuges.

Maker Movement 53

Maker Movement Libraries Robotics Survey 53

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

The answer, in part, lies in the so-called maker movement, a trend studded by hobbyists, inventors, students and even entrepreneurs who creates products or gadgets for educational or industrial purposes. In a report that analyzed the state of the maker movement in 40 U.S.

Libraries 136

Libraries Maker Movement Robotics Trends 136

Graphite Blog

MAY 2, 2016

I assumed they'd be thrilled about a $200 Dash and Dot robot set. When I started our CreateIt Club, I surveyed the students to see what they were interested in exploring and making. This is a great way to integrate some of your social media tools. I assumed they'd be captivated by the $300 set of littleBits.

Maker Movement 40

Maker Movement eBook Libraries Robotics 40

Graphite Blog

MAY 2, 2016

I assumed they'd be thrilled about a $200 Dash and Dot robot set. When I started our CreateIt Club, I surveyed the students to see what they were interested in exploring and making. This is a great way to integrate some of your social media tools. I assumed they'd be captivated by the $300 set of littleBits.

Maker Movement 40

Maker Movement eBook Libraries Robotics 40