transform your school: practical tips for starting a makerspace
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about me
• Media Specialist at Stewart Middle Magnet School in Tampa, FL since 2010
• Blogger @ Renovated Learning.com
• Started the Stewart Library Makerspace in January 2014
Our Makerspace Story
From K’nex on tables to the Maker Corner
Cultivating a vision
Day 1 of our Makerspace
Three bins of K’nex on some library tables
The K’nex ClubCreating a group dedicated to Making
The K’nex ClubCreating a group dedicated to Making
Connecting with other schools
Our Skype chat with gorrie elementary
Mini MakerFaire
Sharing our Makerspace with the community
Creating the physical space
Dedicating a corner of the library
Creating the physical space
Dedicating a corner of the library
The Makerspace in Action
Students visit throughout the day
The Epic LEGO Wall
The Centerpiece of our Makerspace
The Epic LEGO Wall
Making LEGOs into art
The Whiteboard wall
A collaborative, interactive space
MaKey MaKey
littleBits
Sphero
Afterschool STEAM Club
Connecting with Lamar
Do your Research
Learn everything you can about the Maker Movement
renovatedlearning.com/makerspace-resources/
Share your vision
Get others excited
Allow for student voice
Stewart’s Makerspace Planning committee
Find Your Focus
Start with one or two concentrations, then gradually expand from there.
Gather Your Supplies
• Donations (PTSA, Business Partners, etc)
• Grants • Crowdsourcing
Find your space
Makerspaces can be anywhere
LibraryNew Milford High School
Storage roomCurtis Elementary Library
ClassroomMaryMount Fab Lab
Mobile, Mini & Pop-Up
http://tinyurl.com/ptbwthn
http://tinyurl.com/owcjh4qhttp://tinyurl.com/oyy8he5Cynthia Alaniz
Embrace the mess
Yes, it will get
messy. That’s okay.
Build a Maker Culture
Display student works
Invite your community in
PTSA, local Makerspaces, business partners
Share with the world
Instagram, vine, youtube, Flickr
Share with the world
Student blogs @ NMHS
