Digital Collaboration and the 21st C.

Makerspaces are becoming a big deal for schools all over the world. In these unique areas, student ingenuity takes the lead. From primary to senior grades makerspaces drive innovation, creativity, and critical thinking. Since their popularity is increasing, you can source makerspace project ideas from lots of educators and entrepreneurs who have had success with them.

If you’re new to the idea, this video gives a simple description of what makerspaces are. The key ideas behind them are geared toward creativity and problem-solving. This is why they’re on the rise in education (and why shop class isn’t just for the big kids anymore).

Via John Evans

Recently, my school district formed a committee to explore the idea of making our libraries relevant again. With drastic budget cuts a few years ago, our elementary had more or less been reduced to book circulation with a part-time librarian that shares three elementary schools. Relevancy is not a word that I would use to

Via Tom D'Amico (@TDOttawa)

Makerspace Materials & Products. Great Idea Starters and a FREE Supply List. Perfect For Makerspaces or a MakerEd Program at Your School or Library.

 

Learn more / En savoir plus / Mehr erfahren:

 

https://gustmees.wordpress.com/2014/08/20/maker-space-a-new-trend-in-education-and-a-big-responsibility/

 

https://gustmees.wordpress.com/2017/02/09/9553/

 

http://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching/?&tag=Ideas+for+makerspaces

 

Via Gust MEES