Acronyms & Names
STEAM
What is Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math?
A designated space stocked with materials to be used (and played with) in order to produce a product
What is a makerspace? (Definition by Tricia Kuon)
Cost, messiness, noise, time, & management
What are issues with makerspaces?
Coined the term "growth mindset" in her 2000 book The New Psychology of Success
Who is Carol Dweck?
Markers, pipe cleaners, robots, & iPads
UTEC
Using, Tinkering, Experimenting, & Creating
Includes a destination for thinking, learning, doing creating, producing, and sharing; allows learners to take command of own learning; and can transform a consumer to a creator
What is a makerspace? (Definition by Loertscher, Preddy, & Derry)
Spaces are a huge attraction, bring lessons to life, & meets needs of a wide range of students
What are benefits of makerspaces, according to teachers?
Created a pyramid to help educators identify levels of cognitive engagement to promote higher forms of thinking or learning
Benjamin Bloom
(Bloom's Taxonomy)
Moveable furniture, collaboration areas, & multiple worksurfaces
What are space needs to consider for a makerspace?
Considered one of the first makerspaces in the U.S.
What is the Homebrew Computer Club?
A place where young people have an opportunity to explore their own interests; learn to use tools and materials, both physical and virtual; and develop creative projects
What is a makerspace? (Definition by Laura Flemming)
"Is this a REAL makerspace?" or "Is this what makerspaces should look like?"
What are things uppity makerspace creators say to the new guys?
The school that championed the STEAM movement
What is Rhode Island School of Design?
Purpose of condensing bookshelves and possible weeding
What is to allow storage for makerspace materials?
The 5 C's essential for learning
What are critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, & citizenship ?
A constructivist and constructionist movement that is taking the world by storm! DIY meets education!
What is a makerspace? (Defintion by Roffey, Sverko, & Therien)
Think, Create, Share, & Grow
What are the AASL 4 main standards for libraries?
Word of mouth, school newsletters, & social media
What are ways to market your makerspace
_______ activities solidify concepts and make learning more meaningful, especially for tactile learners.
What is hands-on?