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Making a makerspace
This document provides information and resources for creating a makerspace. It discusses why makerspaces are important for developing critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, and innovation. It then provides examples of virtual and physical makerspace areas that can be included, such as stop-motion animation, coding, 3D design, Lego building, and electronics like Raspberry Pi and Arduino boards. The document also addresses challenges of budgets, scheduling, buy-in, space, and sustainability and provides suggestions for addressing each challenge, like seeking donations, grants, or community support.
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- 1. Making a Makerspace Donna Murray Digitalteaching & learning Consultant NCDPI
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- 14. Virtual Makerspace Stop-Motion Animation Coding/computerprogramming Engineering Inventions 3-d Design
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- 17. Physical makerspace Legos &K’nex Raspberry Pi 3-d Makerbot Printing Station Makey Makey Kits Little Bits Arduino Boards
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- 49. Budget DonorsChose Ask for donations Schoolfunds: PTO Grants (focus on STEAM!) Hold a supply drive Community businesses Grants: http://makergrants.blogspot.com/
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- 51. Scheduling Have a Makerspace focusgroup Or club
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- 53. Buy-in Survey the students Involvefaculty & admin Advocacy! Relevant research Focus on STEM, critical thinking
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- 55. Mess Procedures & areaexpectations Remember that there will be learning messes! Rules 1. Be creative 2. Be safe 3. Clean up
- 56. Space start with a shelf/cart Mini/mobile/pop-up Small static/fixed space
- 58. Sustainability Help teachers create classroommakerspaces Share with stakeholders Supply drives
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