The document discusses how to integrate makerspaces into libraries, particularly focusing on STEM concepts and creating an environment where students can explore and innovate. It provides practical steps for starting a makerspace, examples of successful implementations, and emphasizes the importance of fostering creativity and collaboration among students. Resources, tools, and funding strategies are also highlighted to support the development of makerspaces in educational settings.

1. MAKERSPACES & LIBRARIES
HOW TO BRING SOME “STEAM” INTO YOUR PROGRAM
@DianaLRendina
RenovatedLearning.com
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2. A little about me…
Media Specialist at Stewart
Middle Magnet School in
Tampa, FL since 2010
Public library background
Worked to incorporate
STEM concepts into library
Started Makerspace in
January 2014

3. Overview
Origins of the Maker Movement
Making in the library
Tools of the Makerspace
Practical ways to get started
Examples of Makerspaces in action

4. WHAT'S THIS WHOLE MAKER THING?
A BRIEF HISTORY

5. Make Magazine

7. Local Makerspaces, Hackerspaces, and Fab Labs

8. Reasons to make in the
library
Students as creators of information, not
just consumers
Support the mission of providing resources
and opportunities for learning
Build critical thinking and problem solving
skills
Foster a culture of creativity and
collaboration
Allow for play and exploration
Support STEAM/Design thinking/PBL/
Genius hour

9. Tools of the Maker
Movement
3D Printers
Building tools (LEGOs, K’nex)
Small Electronics (littleBits, Arduino, Raspberry
Pi)
Arts & crafts
Take-apart technology
Robotics
Digital Makerspace - Coding, Minecraft,
TinkerCad, Build with Chome

10. PRACTICAL
STUFF
HOW THIS CAN FIT IT WITH
YOUR MEDIA CENTER
PROGRAM

11. Give ‘em what they want
Survey your kids - what
kinds of activities do they
want to see
Have a Makerspace focus
group
Let them try new things
Skype with experts

12. Gather some supplies
Ask around for donations
DonorsChoose
School funds - Internal,
School Advisory
Committee, PTSA
Grants - remember, this is
STEM in action!

13. Put the supplies out and let
them play

14. Incorporate them into
existing events
Reading Incentive Parties
Maker Fundraisers

15. Clubs or After-school
events
If your school has clubs,
start a Maker club
Offer activities during lunch
or recess
Collaborate with after-school
care

16. EXAMPLES OF LIBRARY
MAKERSPACES

17. Pop-up &
Mini-Makerspaces
POP-UP / MINI MAKERSPACES
HTTP://MISDLIBRARYINFO.BLOGSPOT.COM/2013/12/TOP-SHELF-MAKERSPACE.HTML, HTTP://WWW.SANDYPS.VIC.EDU.AU/ADMINISTRATION-2/FLEXIBLE-LEARNING-SPACES, HTTP://WWW.NJSTATELIB.ORG/, HTTP://
WWW.TEENLIBRARIANTOOLBOX.COM/2013/11/THE-POP-UPMOBILE-MAKERSPACE-MOMENT.HTML

18. littleBits bar
NEW MILFORD HIGH SCHOOL
AMAZING EXAMPLE OF A LIBRARY MAKERSPACE HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=ZZE8NCABAX4

19. CURTIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HTTP://CURTISELEMENTARYLIBRARY.BLOGSPOT.COM/

20. THE STEWART
MAKERSPACE
THE EVOLUTION OF OUR
MAKERSPACE

21. THE BIRTH OF OUR MAKERSPACE
JUST A FEW BINS OF K’NEX OUT ON SOME TABLES

22. K’NEX CLUB
GETTING A GROUP FOCUSED ON MAKING STARTED

23. SHARING WHAT WE LEARNED
SKYPING WITH GORRIE

24. MINI MAKER FAIRE
SHARING MAKING WITH OUR COMMUNITY

25. OUR MAKERSPACE THIS YEAR
EXTRA SUPPLIES STORED IN BACKROOM

26. THE EPIC LEGO WALL
HOW WE MADE IT

27. LEGOS
OUR EPIC LEGO WALL

28. MAKEY MAKEY
CREATING AMAZING THINGS FROM EVERYDAY OBJECTS HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=RFQQH7ICCOU

29. LITTLEBITS
SIMPLE ELECTRONICS HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=FPHJ2H1C8JE&LIST=PLHXGG0AWHXDR1N_7MTGXCJAW1REQGSKO4

30. THE STEAM MAKER CLUB
AFTER-SCHOOL CLUB FOCUSED ON MAKER PROJECTS

31. Final Thoughts
Don't worry too much about a physical
"Makerspace" - MakerEd is more about the
culture
Take it one step at a time - it's about letting your
kids have a chance to be creative, not about
getting all the latest gear
Check out resources on Edmodo and
RenovatedLearning.com for ideas and inspiration

32. My information
@DianaLRendina
RenovatedLearning.com
dianalrendina@gmail.com
Edmodo code: tf47er