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Creative during COVID - Makerspaces beyond physical spaces
The document discusses how makerspaces at the University of Edinburgh adapted during the Covid-19 pandemic. It outlines how the makerspace ensured continuity of services like 3D printing and equipment loans through measures like converting printers to a print farm and quarantining loaned items. It also discusses how the makerspace supported hybrid teaching by providing resources like 3D scanned sites and VR equipment loans. Additionally, the makerspace engaged with the community through online workshops, showcasing past work, and exploring creative technologies to maintain connections during distance periods.
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- 1. Creating during Covid – Makerspaces beyondphysical spaces
- 2. Kirsty Lingstadt Head ofDigital Library Kirsty.Lingstadt@ed.ac.uk @klingstadt 2 Mike Boyd uCreate Studio Manager Mike.Boyd@ed.ac.uk @educreatestudio
- 4. 1. THE MAKERSPACE A Spacededicated to creating, making and idea generating
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- 8. Makerspaces in Libraries – why? •Libraries provide materials for learning • Across disciplines • Content used to create new content • Learning including skills and attitude • Mindset – collaboration, experimentation and failure • Library as research laboratory • Open Science 8
- 9. 9 In 2015 In2020 1. ComplexProblem Solving 2. Coordinating with Others 3. People Management 4. Critical Thinking 5. Negotiation 6. Quality Control 7. Service Orientation 8. Judgementand DecisionMaking 9. Active Listening 10. Creativity 1. Complex Problem Solving 2. CriticalThinking 3. Creativity 4. People Management 5. Coordinating with Others 6. Emotional Intelligence 7. Judgementand DecisionMaking 8. Service Orientation 9. Negotiation 10. Cognitive Flexibility Key employable skills Future of Jobs Report, World Economic Forum
- 10. “An education makerspaceis less of a classroom and more of a motivational speech without words 10 Teacher Librarian: The Journal for SchoolLibrary Professionals, 2014
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- 12. uCreate Studio Makerspace @ Edinburgh •Pilot project 2016/17 • Designed to test concept • Originally focus on new technologies and skills 12
- 13. 13 uCreate Studio Makerspace @ Edinburgh •Development Project 2017/18 • Further development of peer learning
- 14. uCreate Studio Makerspace @ Edinburgh •Part of library services from 2019/20 • Support from all 3 Colleges • Introductory Makerspace • Makerspace ecosystem developing 14
- 15. Equipment, advice, training and support to helpyou make (almost) anything 15 Digital Manufacture3D Scanning Virtual & Augmented Reality Electronics
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- 17. The Raspberry PiGuyAugment Bionics EaRS Edinburgh 17
- 18. 18 Collecting Blow SamplesAnatomy teaching toolsVR CFD Simulation
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- 20. 203D Printing CommunityResponds to Covid-19, Michael Petch, 3DPrintingIndustry.com
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- 23. 23United Kingdom Mapby Bence Bezeredy from the Noun Project
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- 27. Service Continuity Ensuring uniqueand critical services remain accessible Community Engagement Finding new ways to support our community Hybrid Teaching Using Makerspace tech to enhance courses 27
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- 30. Service Continuity: 3D Printing 30 1. Prepare2. Upload 3. Monitor 4. Collect Self service 3D printers repurposed as print farm Adjusted service follows self service approach as far as possible
- 31. Service Continuity: Equipment Loans 31 All kit movedto loan stock where possible Quarantine in place between loans .
- 32. Service Continuity: Online Support 32 Platform agnostic Experience builtthroughout summer in range of tools @
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- 34. Hybrid Teaching: Bureau LIDAR 34 uCS staff availableto digitise sites on request for teaching LIDAR datasets are available Open Source from Datashare
- 35. Hybrid Teaching: Interactive Teaching Tools 35 Supported 3D Scanningand model prep Staff facing guide available on VLE
- 36. Hybrid Teaching: Virtual Reality 36 Cardboard Headsets availableto keep Advanced headsets available for loan Technical and project support offered
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- 38. Community Engagement: Maker Champions 38 Student volunteers recruitedfrom all 3 Colleges Promote making, build networks, highlight support, equipment, facilities, events and other activities.
- 39. Community Engagement: Online Workshops 39 Free, small group,collaborative workshops Discord server set up for sessions and post workshop support
- 40. Community Engagement: Showcasing Past Work 40 Showcasing projectsby makers from across the University community.
- 41. Community Engagement: Creative Tech 41 Exploring toolsand technologies that can help maintain communities at a distance.
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- 43. 43 THANKS! Any questions? You canfind us at Kirsty.Lingstadt@ed.ac.uk and Mike.Boyd@ed.ac.uk