Education

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.

Make a Duct Tape Electric Rose

A rose is a rose, unless it’s duct tape, electric LED rose.

Continue Reading February 14th, 2014July 2nd, 2015 Rachel Hellenga1

Maker Corps: Creative Summer Jobs Bringing Making to Youth

Are you looking for a transformative experience serving communities, children, and families? The Maker Education Initiative (Maker Ed) is now recruiting for our flagship program, Maker Corps.

Continue Reading February 13th, 2014 Steve Davee

Big New Hobbies for Little Hands in the Maker Shed

Banish idle hands from your home or classroom with some awesome new robotics kits for Makers-in-training. Whether youngsters are interested in solar energy, programming with Arduino, or beginning electronics, The Maker Shed has kits to entertain and educate. Rainy day blues are no match for a compelling new hobby! Consider Sphero 2.0, a robot that’s a […]

Continue Reading February 11th, 2014 Maker Shed

Projects with Ryan Slaugh: Active Filters & Tool Suggestions

Over the last few videos I have highlighted helpful circuits. In this video, I highlight an active filter setup utilizing an operational amplifier. Filters are very helpful when working with analog signals. Often the range of frequencies needed are not across the entire band, therefore you need to filter out those that inhibit a clean […]

Continue Reading February 5th, 2014April 13th, 2015 Ryan Slaugh