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The Makings of Maker Spaces, Part 1: Space for Creation, Not Just Consumption - The Digital Shift

The Makings of Maker Spaces, Part 1: Space for Creation, Not Just Consumption - The Digital Shift | SCIS | Scoop.it
From www.thedigitalshift.com - October 2, 2012 11:58 PM

"Maker spaces in libraries are the latest step in the evolving debate over what public libraries’ core mission is or should be. From collecting in an era of scarce resources to curation in an era of overabundant ones, some libraries are moving to incorporate cocreation: providing the tools to help patrons produce their own works of art or information and sometimes also collecting the results to share with other members of the ­community.

 

Maker spaces promote learning through play; have the potential to demystify science, math, technology, and engineering; and encourage women and under­represented minorities to seek careers in those fields.

 

They also tie in to the growing trend of indie artists in every medium—including books—who are bypassing traditional gatekeepers, taking advantage of new tools to produce professionally polished products, and going direct to the web to seek an audience.

 

Maker spaces also acknowledge green concerns by reconnecting consumers to the labor involved in producing what they use. While 3-D printers are perhaps the signature offering of Maker spaces, libraries find that low-tech and low-cost opportunities are just as popular."


Via Dennis Richards, Anne Whisken
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The Digital Education Advisory Group (DEAG) Report provides recommendations and identifies key areas to enhance educational outcomes in Australian schools through the use of digital technology

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50 alternative search engines and strategies for searching

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The art of slow reading

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We have slow food and now slow reading....actually written in 2010 this article is worth reading (slowly) on our skim and forward culture

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Time to slow down and read this :)
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Knowledge Networks and Digital Innovation

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A new degree in Knowledge Networks and digital innovation at Charles Sturt University.

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25 Vintage Photos of Librarians Being Awesome

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I love these retro photos of librarians

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A Visual Guide To Twitter For Beginners - Edudemic

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From edudemic.com - May 13, 12:12 AM
Need a refresher or introduction to Twitter? This visualization is packed full of useful tools, tips, and ideas - a solid guide to Twitter for beginners!
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We love this Twitter Infographic

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Explained well & visually!
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Parents, Children, Libraries, and Reading

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Parents are likelier to be users of Libraries because of their recognition of the importance of the Library in developing their children's reading and literacy

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The Heart of Innovation: 15 Great Quotes on the Importance of Asking the Right Question

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Are you asking the right questons? 

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iPad or Chromebook: 4 Questions To Ask Before Choosing - Edudemic

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From edudemic.com - April 15, 10:08 PM
Choosing between the iPad or Chromebook leads one to ask many questions. EdTechTeacher's Beth Holland attempts to answer a few.
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Follow @jennyluca who is currently testdriving a chromebook

Anne McLean's curator insight, April 16, 9:21 PM

iPad -v- Chromebook.  Which device best handles the Tools and Apps your students need to learn?
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Share Infographic

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Books are objects Ebooks are software Even ebook content is not the same as book content Ebooks should be sold the way software is sold
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Time to start looking at new models for e-books

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Infographic linking School Libraries and student acheivement

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From www.lrs.org - March 25, 10:45 PM
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An infographic which links School Librarians to imnproved standardized reading test scores

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Infographic: eReading on the Rise

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From overdriveblogs.com - March 25, 10:39 PM
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eBook reading is on the rise accross every age group.' Nearly a quarter of all readers aged 16 and up reported reading an eBook in 2012, up 16 percent from 2011'.

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ALRC Discussion Paper released — Copyright Agency

From copyright.com.au - June 10, 7:38 PM
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A discussion paper on Copyright and the digital economy

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Who Needs a Librarian When You Have Google? | The Daring Librarian

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With so much information out there, more than ever we need librarians to cut through

 

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Pew Research on how teenagers are using Social Media.  What I glean from this is that teenagers are less concerned about privacy than their parents

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The Reading Brain in the Digital Age: The Science of Paper versus Screens: Scientific American

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From www.scientificamerican.com - May 12, 6:42 PM
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How does the technology we use change the way that we read? 

Carey Leahy's curator insight, May 13, 7:17 PM

We need to develop the skills to use both formats.  Interesting discussion with links to research.  Supports learning texts in paper format.
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Catching Up With The Kids: Moving School Libraries Into The New Media Era - TeachThought

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From www.teachthought.com - April 24, 12:57 AM
Catching Up With The Kids: Moving School Libraries Into The New Media Era
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Do we need to change our mindset?

Carey Leahy's curator insight, May 13, 6:50 PM

Some just 'catch-up' faster than others.
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Global village of students, teachers and families unite on blog site

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From www.theage.com.au - April 21, 6:54 PM
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A look at blogging and its educational value and impact on Professional Learning

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LRS infographic on school library_impact

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As if you need to be told that a good school library can improve learning outcomes...an infographic for the sceptic

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NSW pushes eBooks, BYOD for public schools

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From www.itnews.com.au - April 9, 12:14 AM
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NSW pushes eBooks, BYOD for public schools

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What do TLs Teach

From docs.google.com - March 25, 10:41 PM
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Joyce Valenza and Gwyneth Jones Infographic What do teacher librarians teach

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