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.
With the third year of Project Make underway, I have come to see the laser cutter as the cornerstone tool for a 21st century shop class. It offers speed and versatility far beyond a 3D printer, allowing more students to complete their projects in a given class time. There are a number of free software […]
Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories and Eric Schlaepfer have developed a kit that builds a working 555 built out of discrete, through-hole transistors.
A librarian’s plan for boosting the maker movement.
A glimpse of projects and people from this past weekend’s Dover and Albuquerque Mini Maker Faires.
Precalculus is a class that has many opportunities for creative teaching. Since we are a smaller school, there isn’t enough interest in computer science to justify a full class so I try to embed some of these skills into my math classes to help students become ready for the computer heavy careers that may await them.
One way I’ve found to do this is through Arduino. My students had heard of Arduino because we had a few students working on Arduino projects last year, but had never worked with them. They were excited at the opportunity to “play” in math.
Young makers define classroom learning through their curiosity and zeal for active learning.
With fun, relatable technology, children can immerse themselves in finding solutions and asking the right questions. Early on, they can experience the joy of creating something. We give them tools, then let them exercise the engineer inside from K-12 and beyond. That’s how you create innovators.
