CREATING MAKERSPACES FOR STEM IN YOUR SCIENCE CLASSROOM

Susan S. WellsPresident-Elect 2015-16 for ISTE Mobile Learning Network

Founder, TechTerrawww.susanswells.com

www.camptechterra.com www.linkedin.com/in/susanswells

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MAKERSPACES AND STEM "Makerspaces are

increasingly being looked to as a method for engaging learners in creative, higher-order problem-solving through hands-on design, construction, and iteration” –New Media Consortium Horizon Report K-12 Edition

Makerspaces build student competencies and interest in STEM skills

USING REAL TOOLS TO MAKE AND EXPLORE REAL QUESTIONS AND THINGS With active and engaged learning, students are inspired to obtain a

deeper knowledge and understanding of the subjects they are studying.

Differentiation is present naturally.

Tinkering, designing, thinking, creating are outcomes of authentic work.

When students are engaged in “actively constructing knowledge from a combination of experience, interpretation and structured interactions with peers and teachers” (Roschelle et al., 2000, p.79), they are more likely to gain an expert understanding of science concepts.

MAKERSPACES FOR SCIENCE EXPLORATION

Computational Science AerodynamicsFlight Science Earth Science Chemical Reactions Electricity and MagnetismEnergy and Sustainability Properties of MatterForce and Motion Life ScienceRocket Science Engineering and Design

4C’S IN ACTION; COMMUNICATION, COLLABORATION, CRITICAL THINKING, CREATIVITY

SCIENCE, PROJECT-BASED LEARNING AND MAKERSPACES Inquiry-Based Science Unitshttp://www.fondation-lamap.org/sites/default/files/upload/media/Guide_Designing%20and%20implementing%20IBSE_final_light.pdf Inquiry-Based Projectshttp://www.projecthdesign.org/toolbox/format/lesson-plans-activities / MakerEd Projectshttp://makered.org/resources/projects-learning/ Challenge Projectshttp://www.alfredstate.edu/academics/high-school-challenge-program/projects Genuis Hourhttp://theglobalgeniushourproject.wikispaces.com/home

AND MORE… Problem-Based Lessons and Projectshttp://www.cse.emory.edu/cases/ Passion Projectshttp://psolarz.weebly.com/mr-solarz-eportfolio/step-by-step-directions-for-creating-passion-projects-in-our-classroom Engineering Design Process and Activitieshttp://www.engr.ncsu.edu/theengineeringplace/educators/ Design-Thinking Projectshttps://dschool.stanford.edu/groups/k12/wiki/956b6/Design_Thinking_Projects_and_Challenges.html

Susan S. Wells Outreach Coordinator for K-12 Education, Shodor, National

Resource for Computational Science Education  President-Elect 2015-16 for ISTE Mobile Learning Network Founder, Camp TechTerra TM and TechTerra TrainingTM, bringing

together technology and nature in STEM-based discovery EdTech Strategist K-12

Websitewww.susanswells.comwww.camptechterra.comtwitter@wellssusanContact mewellssusans@gmail.com919-627-4207

Thank you!