Makerspaces

Makerspace is a Mindset. While it is certainly useful to create a dedicated school space for Emerging Tech-based resources, my suggestion is to also find ways to infuse the Makerspace Mindset into as many school spaces as possible. This gets into cross-curricular, project-based opportunities!

"... but we can't afford expensive new tech 😔 "

Most importantly, the Makerspace is a Mindset. It's ...

Problem-Solving
Creativity
Teamwork
Cross-Curricular
Real-World
Ingenuity
Experimenting
Risk-Taking

As you can see, this can be accomplished with no-tech, low-tech, etc.

Now, as far as generating funds for emerging tech, check out my Crowdfunding page. There are many, many funds being allocated towards innovative educators looking to provide "21st Century" opportunities for kids!

Emerging Technologies

How are we preparing students to be competitive in the emerging workforce?

Artificial Intelligence
Augmented Reality
Virtual Reality
3D Printing
3D Modeling
Coding
Robotics
etc

Makerspace Manual for K-12 Schools

Makerspace Manual for K-12 SchoolsReady to create a school makerspace? Use this manual to decide what items you need, what you don’t, and how to get your space up and running.

114 Tips to Create a STEM Makerspace

Parents

Career Readiness
Facebook
Fundations
Guest Speakers
Home Visits
Not So Positive
Leadership
Positive Phone
QR Codes
Relationships-Parents
Student-Led Conferences

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