Fab Lab Makerspace
Fair Grove Media Center
What is a makerspace?
When most people think of libraries, they naturally think books. Anyone working in a library today, however, knows that we are so much more than just books. Libraries are places of community engagement. Recently many libraries have begun to develop spaces for design and activities that both teach and empower patrons. These spaces are often called Makerspaces. A Makerspace is a learning environment rich with possibilities.
Some sample Makerspaces...
Not all makerspaces look alike, but you can see the links below to see some examples. Makerspaces are only confined by space, budget and imagination.
librarymakerspace.blogspot.com
Bernardsville Library
How will this Makerspace benefit our students at Fair Grove?
Although the Fab Lab Makerspace will be home to the robotics team in 2014-2015, it will be primarily be a space for ALL students in the school during school hours.
- Teacher will be given a "Fab Lab Pass" to use much like traditional hall passes.
- Students will be allowed to use the Fab Lab at their teacher's discretion.
- The Fab Lab can be used as an incentive for positive behavior support.
- The Fab Lab can be reserved for a whole class activity or instruction.
- The Fab Lab will be available periodically after school hours for parents and students to create together.
Help us fund our new Makerspace with Donors Choose!
Help support students foster their skills in science, technology, engineering and math. We have the space, but now we need the stuff! We are hoping to stock our makerspace with LEGOs, K'Nex, circuits, and other hands on materials for students. Help us make that possible! Click on our Donors Choose page below to donate!
Great Makerspace articles and links:
YOUmedia: Reimagining learning in the 21st Century
Click this link to find out more about YOUmedia, researched based makerspaces!
Fair Grove Media & Technology Staff
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!
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Karen Goodyear - ETS
Penny Sappington - Media Support Staff
Sedley Abercrombie - Library Media Coordinator
Email: sedleyabercrombie@davidson.k12.nc.us
Website: http://www.davidson.k12.nc.us/fairgrovemedia
Location: 217 Cedar Lodge Road, Thomasville, NC, United States
Phone: 336-472-7020
Twitter: @sedley1