research through making
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Research in Making
MAKING IS NOT A SPACE
#Makered ??
“[Makered] recognizes that knowledge is a
consequence of experience, and it seeks to
democratize access to a vast range of
experience and expertise so that each child can
engage in authentic problem solving.” -Gary Stager
Making is not:
Direct Instruction
Lecturing
Library tours
Project Based Learning
A Space
Learning (deeply) through first hand experience
The basic human need to create
Constructivist
Auto-didactical (self-teaching)
Dissolving distinctions between subject areas
and where do all the subjects
meet????
Making is:
In a library?
YES
What’s a library got to do with it?
What does this look like IRL?
The Creative Cycle
Ideation Investigation Inspiration
Ask Questions
Narrow the
Focus
Make Steps
This is where
we get to teach
research skills.
(woop woop)
Display
Programs
Kits
Movies
Games
Collaboration
Noah Spoon
Spina Bifida
Geometry
Sketchup
Previous Designs
Range of Motion
Planing
Calculus
Rapid Prototyping
Hank Classroom
Grouping Program
Python Code
Random Arrays
Customer Service
Exceptions
Binary Math
Random ordering of
exceptions
George T-shirtsTime / Temp Ratios
Photoshop
Design Programs
Install an inkjet printer
How to work the press
Find directions for an
antique machine
So, what do you need to make it
happen?
Time, Space, and Tools
Time - think Atwell
Elementary Middle High
Fixed Schedule is
awesome for Makered
Remediation Periods
Outside of School Hours
Collaboration with
Teachers
Internship Programs
Career Co-op
Study Hall
“Research”
Remediation Periods
Outside School Hours
Collaboration with
Teachers
Find a way to organize that makes
sense
Space
It’s gonna be messy.
Things will be broken.
It cannot be contained.
MakerSpace
Genius Bar
Music Studio
HackerSpace
Tools
Ask your students.
You don’t have to know everything.
Q Drone
3D Design
Aerodynamics
3D Printer Repair
Makerware
Building a 3D Printer
G-Code
Voltage, Motors, Wiring
Chemistry - PLA / ABS
Soldering
Math
Why It Matters
Measurable Impacts
40,000 Walk-in patrons
3,000 Classes
Increased Budget ($5,000 - $13,000)
Increased Diversity in the Library
Higher Writing SOL Scores
The Fluffy Stuff
Creativity
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
A student-centered library
Joy
More reading, more relevant reading, more
research and…more learning.
MAKING IS NOT A SPACE
References
Gary, Stager. "What's the Maker Movement and Why Should I Care?."Scholastic Publishes Literacy Resources and Children's Books for Kids of All Ages. Scholastic, n.d. Web. 29 Oct. 2014. <http://www.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3758336>.
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