EFHS Maker Space
Learn about the newest addition to the EFHS Media Center
Introduction
As you probably know by now, EFHS has been selected as a partner school for UNCG's Transforming Teaching through Technology (T4) grant. To read more about the T4 grant, please see the link below:
http://uncgnow.uncg.edu/education-technology-grant-uncg/
As part of the grant, East has been provided with the materials and support to create a maker space in the media center. The maker movement has been around for quite some time, but is now catching on in schools. Click here to learn more about the maker movement and what it looks like for students. Another resource that discusses how the maker movement is transforming education can be found here.
Below you will find links and information about some of the technologies that will be available for use in the EFHS Maker Space. This site is intended to provide a brief overview. A more in-depth Google Site with tutorials and helpful tips will be available soon.
Also, be sure to check out the dates and times at the bottom for the upcoming information sessions at East.
Scratch
Scratch was created at MIT as a way to introduce coding and computer science to students of all ages. Scratch is also an excellent way for teachers and students to use new technologies in the classroom. Scratch can be used with all subject areas and incorporates problem solving and 21st Century skills.
Visit the Scratch website and view some of the projects:
MaKeyMaKey
The video at the top of this page gives you an introduction to the MaKeyMaKey. The MaKeyMaKey can turn any conductive object into a key from your computer. While the video explores several games and musical options, the MaKeyMaKey also provides students with numerous ways to transform their projects and show their comprehension.
Here is the link to the MaKeyMaKey site. Take a look around and explore some of their videos:
Paper Circuits
Teaching circuits in your curriculum? Want to bring projects or notebooks to life? The EFHS Maker Space has multiple tools to help you get started with circuits. In addition to paper circuits, your maker space also has supplies to allow students to draw their own circuits with conductive ink or to create wearables with conductive thread.
This link will take you to a simple, three-step project for creating paper circuits:
littleBIts
With littleBits you can "invent anything." Snap together pieces allow students to quickly make circuits. The outputs and features will allow students to create may different projects.
Watch littleBits' founder discuss the ideas behind and the uses for littleBits:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YguB-keZ4TkGreenscreen
Arduino
Arduino is an open-source computer platform used for creating electronic projects.
This link will take you to the "Introduction" page on Arduino's website and will provide you with an overview of the product as well as some uses:
3D Printing
Come learn more...
Maker Space Info Sessions
Monday, Sep 21, 2015, 09:15 AM
East Forsyth High School, West Mountain Street, Kernersville, NC, United States
Maker Space Info Sessions
Wednesday, Sep 23, 2015, 12:30 PM
East Forsyth High School, West Mountain Street, Kernersville, NC, United States
Maker Space Info Sessions
Wednesday, Oct 7, 2015, 12:30 PM
East Forsyth High School, West Mountain Street, Kernersville, NC, United States
Maker Space Info Sessions
Thursday, Oct 8, 2015, 09:45 AM
East Forsyth High School, West Mountain Street, Kernersville, NC, United States
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