Makerspace Definitions
UTEC Model
UTEC Model in Use
The 5 C's / STEAM
Etc.
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"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."

Who is Laura Flemming?

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Developed a simple, 4 step model for implementation and use of makerspaces.

Who is Loertscher, Preddy and Derry?

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iPads and Board Games are great for this stage in the UTEC model.

What is U is for Using?

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This letter was recently added to STEM.

What is A is for Art?

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One of the first makerspaces in the United States.

What is the Homebrew Computer Club?

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"A makerspace is a constructivist andconstructionist movement that is taking the world by storm! Imagine DIY meetseducation!"

Who is Trisha Roffey, Catherine Sverko and Janelle Therien?

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U in the UTEC model stands for:

What is Using?

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"Provides great opportunities for using and tinkering."

What is Little Bits?

200

The 5 C's.

What is Critical thinking, Creativity, Communication, Collaboration, and Citizenship?

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Creator of the "Development of Higher Order Thinking Skills."

Who is Benjamin Bloom?

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“An exciting new frontier in librarianship, a new step in theevolution of libraries.”

Who is David Loertscher, Leslie Preddy and Bill Derry?

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T in the UTEC Model stands for:

What is Tinkering?

300

Repurposing, modifying and testing theories is part of this stage in the UTEC model.

What is E is for Experimenting?

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Champion of the STEAM movement. 

Who is The Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)?

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The analytical side of the brain.

What is the left-brain?

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"Defining a makerspace is like trying to catch a fish... with your bare hands."

Who is Tricia Kuon?

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E in the UTEC model stands for:

What is Experimenting?

400

Can be used to make prototypes and many fully usable products.

What is 3D printers?

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Reframed as an opportunity to learn and improve. 

What is failure?

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The growth mindset was coined by:

Who is Carol Dweck?

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"A makerspace is a designated space stocked with materials to be used(and played with) in order to produce a product. This product could be a physical product or creation. The product could also be expanded brain capacity or increased knowledge. The activities in makerspaces are often engaging, collaborative, and require conflict resolution and problem solving."

Who is Tricia Kuon?

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C in the UTEC Model stands for:

What is Creating?

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Newspapers, cardboard, and other recycled materials are inexpensive materials that can be used at this stage in the UTEC Model.

What is C is for Creating?

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In the _______ mindset, emphasis is placed on praising hard work and effort.

What is growth?

500

"The best marketing doesn't feel like marketing."

Who is Tom Fishburne?