makerspaces and libraries: how to bring some steam into your program
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Makerspace is the new buzz word, and the Maker Education movement is quickly taking hold of the library world. In this session, you can learn what the Maker Movement is and find out some ways to get started bringing Science Technology Engineering Arts and Mathematics into your library program.TRANSCRIPT
MAKERSPACES & LIBRARIESHOW TO BRING SOME “STEAM” INTO YOUR PROGRAM
@DianaLRendina RenovatedLearning.com
#FAME14 Edmodo Code: tf47er
A little about me…Media Specialist at Stewart Middle Magnet School in Tampa, FL since 2010
Public library background
Worked to incorporate STEM concepts into library
Started Makerspace in January 2014
OverviewOrigins of the Maker Movement
Making in the library
Tools of the Makerspace
Practical ways to get started
Examples of Makerspaces in action
WHAT'S THIS WHOLE MAKER THING?A BRIEF HISTORY
Make Magazine
Local Makerspaces, Hackerspaces, and Fab Labs
Reasons to make in the libraryStudents as creators of information, not just consumers
Support the mission of providing resources and opportunities for learning
Build critical thinking and problem solving skills
Foster a culture of creativity and collaboration
Allow for play and exploration
Support STEAM/Design thinking/PBL/Genius hour
Tools of the Maker Movement
3D Printers
Building tools (LEGOs, K’nex)
Small Electronics (littleBits, Arduino, Raspberry Pi)
Arts & crafts
Take-apart technology
Robotics
Digital Makerspace - Coding, Minecraft, TinkerCad, Build with Chome
PRACTICAL STUFFHOW THIS CAN FIT IT WITH YOUR MEDIA CENTER PROGRAM
Give ‘em what they wantSurvey your kids - what kinds of activities do they want to see
Have a Makerspace focus group
Let them try new things
Skype with experts
Gather some suppliesAsk around for donations
DonorsChoose
School funds - Internal, School Advisory Committee, PTSA
Grants - remember, this is STEM in action!
Put the supplies out and let them play
Incorporate them into existing events
Reading Incentive Parties
Maker Fundraisers
Clubs or After-school events
If your school has clubs, start a Maker club
Offer activities during lunch or recess
Collaborate with after-school care
EXAMPLES OF LIBRARY MAKERSPACES
POP-UP / MINI MAKERSPACESHTTP://MISDLIBRARYINFO.BLOGSPOT.COM/2013/12/TOP-SHELF-MAKERSPACE.HTML, HTTP://WWW.SANDYPS.VIC.EDU.AU/ADMINISTRATION-2/FLEXIBLE-LEARNING-SPACES, HTTP://WWW.NJSTATELIB.ORG/, HTTP://WWW.TEENLIBRARIANTOOLBOX.COM/2013/11/THE-POP-UPMOBILE-MAKERSPACE-MOMENT.HTML
Pop-up & Mini-Makerspaces
NEW MILFORD HIGH SCHOOLAMAZING EXAMPLE OF A LIBRARY MAKERSPACE HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=ZZE8NCABAX4
littleBits bar
CURTIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHTTP://CURTISELEMENTARYLIBRARY.BLOGSPOT.COM/
THE STEWART MAKERSPACETHE EVOLUTION OF OUR MAKERSPACE
THE BIRTH OF OUR MAKERSPACEJUST A FEW BINS OF K’NEX OUT ON SOME TABLES
K’NEX CLUBGETTING A GROUP FOCUSED ON MAKING STARTED
SHARING WHAT WE LEARNEDSKYPING WITH GORRIE
MINI MAKER FAIRESHARING MAKING WITH OUR COMMUNITY
OUR MAKERSPACE THIS YEAREXTRA SUPPLIES STORED IN BACKROOM
THE EPIC LEGO WALLHOW WE MADE IT
LEGOSOUR EPIC LEGO WALL
MAKEY MAKEYCREATING AMAZING THINGS FROM EVERYDAY OBJECTS HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=RFQQH7ICCOU
LITTLEBITSSIMPLE ELECTRONICS HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=FPHJ2H1C8JE&LIST=PLHXGG0AWHXDR1N_7MTGXCJAW1REQGSKO4
THE STEAM MAKER CLUBAFTER-SCHOOL CLUB FOCUSED ON MAKER PROJECTS
Final ThoughtsDon't worry too much about a physical "Makerspace" - MakerEd is more about the culture
Take it one step at a time - it's about letting your kids have a chance to be creative, not about getting all the latest gear
Check out resources on Edmodo and RenovatedLearning.com for ideas and inspiration
My information@DianaLRendina
RenovatedLearning.com
Edmodo code: tf47er