Why a Makerspace?
Create ~ Make ~ Learn
What is a makerspace?
According to Diana Rendina's research, "A makerspace is a place where students can gather to create, invent, tinker, explore and discover using a variety of tools and materials."
~ Rendina, from Renovated Learning, is a perfect example of a 21st Century Librarian ~
What does a makerspace do for students and their learning?
In the article, "The Philosophy of Educational Makerspaces", Kurti, Kurti and Fleming list the following as ways that environments such as makerspaces.......
- inspire wonder
- invite curiousity
- encourage playfulness
- celebrate unique solutions
- it's okay to fail
- breaking things is not a cardinal sin
- collaborate, collaborate, collaborate
Why should librarians be involved? Why Not!
- makerspace activities align with AASL Standards for the 21st Century Learners
- makerspace activities teach skills that achieve Wagner's 7 Survival Skills
- librarians have flexibility that classroom teachers do not
Created by:
Meghan Oppelt - oppeltm24@gmail.com
Kate Olson - olskat80@gmail.com