11. @MikeGreenberg
Computer Engineer and Technology Mercenary
Organizer, South Florida Hack and Tell
Director, Hacklab North Boynton
Producer, Miami Mini Maker Faire
12. @MikeGreenberg
Computer Engineer and Technology Mercenary
Organizer, South Florida Hack and Tell
Director, Hacklab North Boynton
Producer, Miami Mini Maker Faire
Founder, Makers Union
14. Making is experiential, it’s not
about information or content. You
can expect to get things like
creativity and collaboration from
someone, but those things are not
subjects you just tell someone how
to perform.
Dale Dougherty
President, Maker Media Inc
15. A maker is someone who…
approaches a problem using available resources.
16. A maker is someone who…
approaches a problem using available resources.
is strongly motivated to share knowledge.
17. A maker is someone who…
approaches a problem using available resources.
is strongly motivated to share knowledge.
encourages the democratization of technology.
18. A maker is someone who…
approaches a problem using available resources.
is strongly motivated to share knowledge.
encourages the democratization of technology.
is inclusive to other curious individuals.
20. Characteristics of a
supportive maker
environment
open and diverse community
culturally-reinforced inclination to share
regular collaborative exercises
23. Public Municipal Facilities
libraries are becoming repurposed uniquely to
their surrounding communities
museums are partnering with organizations to
bring maker-focused programming to their
communities
27. Educational Institutions
primary schools are introducing STEM-themed
curriculum
alternative school environments and home
schooling becoming popular
universities are exploring creative lab
environments