Maker Education is such a valuable role. These stories will bring you the latest information and tales of maker educators who area spreading the maker mindset. Help others learn how to make things or how to think like a maker at makerspaces, schools, universities, and local communities. The importance of maker education can not be understated. We appreciate our educators.
I meet more and more folks in education that are contemplating swapping out laptops with complete operating systems like Linux, Max OSX, or Windows in favor of tablets (or most recently the advent of Chromebooks). I’m in favor of more complete systems because, while not being sufficient conditions for creating the next generations of inventors, engineers, and makers, it certainly is necessary to do so.
Tony, Carlos, and Raul, students at Lighthouse Community Charter School in Oakland, have taken on an ambitious senior project they plan to exhibit at Maker Faire: converting a gas-powered truck to electric power. They’ve been working afterschool and weekends and already gave up at least one holiday to work on the conversion. These young men exemplify the self-motivation we see in so many maker projects.
Make your stylish side happy while satisfying your need to stay organized with this DIY trio zipped bag!
The Homegrown Village at Maker Faire celebrates the fact that farmers and food makers are the original makers. After all, the earliest examples of tool-making and innovation is for the making, hunting, and growing of food. Homegrown Village is back for the 5th year running, and you can still be part of it as a maker, presenter, demonstrator, and, of course, visitor.
Mr. Jalopy’s adaptation of the Orange Crate Racer project from the 1949 classic Make It and Ride It.
Alberto “pighixxx” Piganti, who created these excellent Arduino Uno pinout diagrams, has his ‘tronic-fu and graphic design skills at work once again with this really practical and informative Basic Connections series. [Via Marc De Vinck and Adam Wolf]
Looking for just the right snack at your next “We Love Geometry!” or “Athenian Appreciation Day” party? How about a regular tetrahedron of cheese?
