#OhEdChat Archive
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Wednesday February 24, 2016
Welcome to . I am Ryan McLane, Principal at Big Walnut Intermediate & co-author of the book, Your School Rocks...So Tell People.
Tonight's topic for is Makerspaces. Please introduce yourself.
Jeremy from Dover. MS ELA teacher
John from Tiffin, Tech Coor/Integration/Teacher
Reuben, Intervention Specialist, Woodridge High School
Kevin, HS English from Highland...also comic relief, wrestling fan, over-zealous food lover, etc.
Hi all! Chris Dodge, principal of a 3-6 school in Orange, MA. Happy to learn with you all.
Hi ! This is Beth, an ELA from SW OH, looking forward into tonight's chat about
Shawn from South Vienna MS, Clark county...MS Counselor
Mike from Gahanna Lincoln HS. Engineering & Fab Lab instructor
Adam Cottos, 5th/6th social studies, St. Michael School, Independence, OH! Great to be here!
Toby Fischer assistant principal Franklin Heights HS
Tricia, GIS from Stark County & multi-tasking teacher & mama right now.
Good evening my name is Felecia, Elementary principal from Cleveland, working on starting a Makerspace in my school!
Cool--you joining tonight? Welcome aboard!
Heather, 2nd grade teacher in Dublin Ohio
Hannah from Columbus. 3rd grade student teacher in Grove City but also student at THE Ohio State University!
I haven't seen that video in years! Smash and Bang it! Smang it!
Chris, ESL , Westerville. Got my LED light blinking today so that's today's victory.
Jenny, checking in from Toledo tonight for !!
Eric MS Principal from Beaver Local excited that Opening Day for Buccos is around the corner
Scott from Hilliard. 5th grade. Interested to chat with about makerspaces.
Ryan Rismiller, Marion Harding Assistant Principal, excited for another night of this amazing PLN!
Lori, PD Specialist with META Solutions.
This is redemption time for me. makerspaces was the topic when I lost all control of this chat a few years ago which got me banned
Hi ! Julie from WV joining tonight from a PDS conf w/o great wifi, but excited to join the talk!
Hey all! Nerdy moment. Wife & I are sitting n hotel lobby (wifi) joining We r sharing Edcamp tomorrow at conf.
7 questions tonight, for the novice and expert alike.
OOH-can't wait to see if you lose control tonight!
Lance principal k-5 Missouri. Interested in makerspace
Greetings! Jessica Elementary Principal in Austin Minnesota excited to be here!
Howard Crawford Head of Middle School, Hancock Day School, Savannah, GA. Looking forward to Makerspaces!
Ray HS Principal. Pretty clueless about maker space, eager to learn!
don't forget to advertise a September 24th road trip to
Can't say this answer is in my wheelhouse...so I will defer to the experienced hands to guide me here...
A1: A place where creation and producing is how Ss show new learning? (i'm a bit hazy on makerspaces, so this is a guess).
A1: a place for students to collaborate, create, and solve problems
Hello from AL! Media specialist excited to join in on Makerspace chat
A1: Eager to see others' answers. I view it as a space where students can design, dream, and create. Bring ideas to life.
4th grade teacher with looking to learn more about makerspaces!
A1 On a limb here, is asking Ss to create real products, using their creativity.
A1: a place for student creation is how I have always taken it.
A1 I don't KNOW what a makerspace is, but I envision it as a place with tools and materials and Ts and Ss build things and learn.
A1-an open environment where students can create, think flexibly and persevere.
Good evening. Amy from snowy Indiana joining in! Passionate about this topic!
a1: I'm new to this topic, so I'm just along for the ride! I'm ready to learn more!
Nick Neiderhouse principal of Wayne Trail Elementary Maumee City Schools
Special ed student from OU Lancaster coming in late.
A1: it's an opportunity to create and learn. Learning through discovery. Student centered.
A1: A wonderful place.Materials&ideas flow freely.Collaboration,critical thinking,&creativity flourish.Should be required.
A place free of judgement to use design thinking skills to create.
A1) a place for making, tinkering, building, exploring, innovation & problem solving! It's a mindset & shift from T led to S led!
A1: an area designed to allow student creativity and exploration with materials to inspire!
A1: A space with the purpose of allowing Ss to harness their creative energy.
A1: Makerspace = Place for kids to create, build, collaborate, and solve real problems.
A1 wish I knew. Total newbie
place where students take content and demonstrate mastery through creation and production rather than regurgitation
A1: a creativity and collaboration playground for Ss & Ts
A1- place with digital tools, hand tools, software, hardware mixed with people of all skill sets with the goal of making and doing
A1: Whenever I hear makerspace, I think of robots, Tesla balls and robotic arms.
A1: I see it as a trip to the Goodwill, with all purchases thrown out on a table. Ss create out of it.
A space for students to apply themselves.
A1-A Makerspace is a place where creativity, exploration, tinkering, collaboration take place.
Which means it is coming this way. :)
A1: A Makerspace (from what I've heard) is an area where students can build stuff from random parts out of curiosity. Not see one.
A1: I think of a space of creativity, critical thinking and problem solving for students
I like the real problems aspect. What do you need in your life? Then make it.
Students can design and create rather than be given restrictions and made to follow a specific structure
Many people are answering they aren't sure. Go find a school that has one and visit. I love the one is creating.
Glad I'm not the only one with a "fuzzy understanding." The responses are helping me solidify my understanding!
That is why we are here Ray
A1: collaboration, creativity, problem solving...those all seem to be best practices in a clsrm. What distinguishes "makerspace"?
Exploration is key in a Makerspace. Challenge thinking & let kids explore their own answer
A1: have high and low tech materials for the purpose of playful design and bring ideas to life in any format Ss desire
I have no idea what it is! Any Columbus area schools have it so I can see students in action?
A1 is maker space different from PBL? If so How?
A1: could also be a place where things are taken apart to learn how things work
A1: a place to nurture creativity so you can be an original in lots of ways
A1: where students have access to resources and can create through inquiry and self guided learning.
Never too old to something new....
We recently visited Hilliard and New Albany to see makerspaces in action. Both at the elem level.
Students collaborate, & innovate based on content learned & mastery comes from their ability to connect content to production
A1: Where students can explore, tinker, create, and make. Students lead the learning and can determine the direction of the space
A1: Makerspace is really "Mistaker Space" "Innovator Space" "Make idea reality" space. Like the room of requirement in Hogwarts.
It can be all that plus so much more. Makerspaces have many materials, but it is the mindset that matters most
A1: a place where risk taking us embraced and encouraged
A1. Makerspace is not really a set thing-but more of a creative space that sparks ideas, learning and innovation in Ss and Ts
I think there is a school in North Canton that has this. Any one confirm? I think I saw it when I was FIPin around the state.
A1 I also think of the old "shop" class in HS but without the assigned projects. Ss come up with their own projects.
Come visit and check out my space. I'd be happy to set up a large tour with permission =)
Good to konw. I find that shifting mindset/releasing control is at the heart all teaching decisions.
Which school in Westerville? I am a graduate of the school district!
Reminds me of "shop classes" from
Output. The actual physical product as a result of that collaboration.
Timely chat tonight as I just finished my schools proposal for a Makerspace today
many of in Ohio have them. Not hard to get started.
Definitely an awesome resource! If only that could clean my desk so my sub could easily find everything!)
Q2: First thing is to get the teachers involved and see what they are wanting the space to be. This will help with buy in.
I'll take you up on that.
A2 By providing the Ss the time, place and tools to create and rework their ideas as they work towards understanding...
I'm at JW Reason w/ , so just want to see if you were there.
a2: collaborate and tinker with colleagues! Best way to set one up is to work and create with fellow teachers! Demonstrate!
LOL! That is why I got a great basket - can quickly pile all my desk piles in it and set it out of the way!
create by opening up how students demonstrate mastery, give students options which open doors to connect learning & imagination
Q2: Having our teachers visit other has really helped get our space started. It helped with their own vision
A2: start collecting cardboard!Ask for people to send in old phones,computers,etc.Write some grants!invite kids!
A1 Help Ss to learn prob solving & persistence, have deep, trusting relationships w/Ts, learn to make goals, give them supplies.
Let me know when! I will definitely use one of my sick days to come
We are in the process of planning/designing. Selfishly I chose the topic.
Developing makerspaces starts with dedicated, passionate Ts, the equipment, software, and ideas don't work on their own
A2: Based on what I've heard, just about anything, such as Legos, software, hardware. Is there anyone near Lancaster that has one?
A2: as a leader, it starts with giving staff permission to play, create, and make lots of mistakes
A2: Define a space, provide tools and supplies, add students
A2: 1st day and the Ss grabbed a bin and filled it with "stuff" we already had and started creating... It can start SO small
A2: Hire creative critical thinkers. Quality Ts still need to motivate & inspire Ss to try, fail & retry. https://t.co/n7rqpF9QDD
A2: encourage the mindset of divergence, repurposing, and deconstructing
A2: provide students resources, time, and scaffold the process by providing a challenge to solve with their creation.
A2. I've heard of creating spaces where Ss are free to tinker. Lego walls, computers taken apart, repurpose materials to engineer.
Thank you for sharing pics.
A2: giving simple materials like cardboard and trash bags, not necessarily technology, can do a log way with imagination of Ss
a2: organize classroom with areas where they need to work together. Don't force but allow it to happen through simple design.
A2: can include a variety of resources. My 1st step was obtaining a grant for funding
A2-Development starts w/ mindsets & a team. Flexibility & creativity
A2: Solicit input from students, staff, and community, asking the stakeholders what they want from a .
we have a small on at Franklin Heights.
A2) have a group of T's that are passionate & supportive parent group doing a fundraiser to help with 💰
A2: Need a dedicated space - even a small space - where Ss & Ts can interact. As Ss what they want to have available.
oops-pretend that says A2.
Great idea! Get the staff in and allow them to explore themselves
https://t.co/HVPWZQfL9c
A2: as a leader, it starts with giving staff permission to play, create, and make lots of mistakes
Little guy spiked a fever at 5:00 PM, upset stomach, sore throat. (Strep, anyone?)
A2: Doesn't have to be a "space", could be mobile and travel from place to place. All you need are things that inspire creativity
For me, this about maker culture, more than MakerSPACE. see where ideas fit in their content https://t.co/ZukFc4Ycui
Q2: First thing is to get the teachers involved and see what they are wanting the space to be. This will help with buy in.
After Ts and admin are fully on board, start small by beg, borrow method. You'd be surprised what local biz has sitting around
A2: Can there be digital makerspaces? My Ss have choice creating digital reading responses and book trailers.
Need to foster open communication between student and teacher so they can both have growth mindset within makerspace
Just start. It may just be creating a corner of a room with Legos. Doesn't have to be massive, but is fun when it can be.
Repurposing is key!! Agreed!
My district has building committees to develop plans K-12 for next year. We have a generous donor in district to support endeavor
Agreed. Don't focus on lots at once. Do a couple of things and create a culture https://t.co/BPX3g9pQA4
many of in Ohio have them. Not hard to get started.
A2: 2nd part of development for me has been getting buy-in from others and creating helpful PR
A2: Sounds like so many options--I was thinking had to be all "high-tech" 3D printers, etc. Love all these ideas!
Garage sales, machine shops, garden stores and so much more sounds like a great place to start collecting.
We just opened the space & let kids explore to start. They love it! Love the freedom!
But it saved that dude's thumb from getting smashed. .
That sounds cool. There is something about the tactile sense that digital lacks.
I think of fitting in with this, is all online, as well as video creation, so yes! https://t.co/EyQSCaPeo2
A2: Can there be digital makerspaces? My Ss have choice creating digital reading responses and book trailers.
Common theme, Jon! We should all check out the new App for crumbles; yes?? Great idea!
We continue to develop by "selling" products we make for clients via donations. Involving the Ss on what tech/tools are next
I say yes through video production and other tools
Tinker time, safe time to fail and start again. Genius hour!
We build it first, then found kids and teachers who wanted to play. As they play, purpose will spread to others.
We have started ours in the library this year and in our leadership groups! Can't wait for full room nxt yr!@AmyHeavin
A3: Both. We have a space but a teacher is doing it in her room to explore to see what works.
Yes, one of the best features of is the fostered. Ts & Ss lrn together! https://t.co/ScFQ53qM4r
Need to foster open communication between student and teacher so they can both have growth mindset within makerspace
A3: I would definitely make it a part of the classroom! It would be an engaging and thought provoking opportunity for Ss
A3 I had a space in the classroom for one elective last yr. Time/resources/CCSS issues w/core classes kept me cautious.
When Ss "tinker" is it to show learning/mastery of a skill/concept? Or "build what you want time"? Trying to grasp concept here.
A3: I was thinking about having a separate area so that anyone who is doing something else doesn't interfere with the Makerspace.
A3: Its in the works- not ideal but for now I am playing with the idea of a makerspace cart that Ts could borrow...
A3: I would think by separating from the classroom, MS could incorporate a larger volume of Ss.
A3: I think there are benefits to having both. We are lucky enough to have the opportunity to have both
Great to hear the word play, as that means students are having FUN AND Learning which should go hand in hand
A3 I think that a space would be nice, but it could depend on class, building or district right?
A3: Ours is part of our library for all to use. I'm in a HS/public library, so it's a unique space
21st century playground for creativity! We are planning a separate room and mobile carts with themes to go into classrooms
Would love a space in the future for accessibility and to build excitement
a3: don't have one, but I'd prefer in class. Could allow Ss a quick place to use different skills to clear their minds and focus.
A3: We have tossed around the idea of using it for inside recess. Keep them engaged and focused on a task. Thoughts on that idea?
Yes. started a bit last year just by adding in board games into library culture...moving to collaboration https://t.co/hiCSYzL871
Just start. It may just be creating a corner of a room with Legos. Doesn't have to be massive, but is fun when it can be.
The "library" is where ours is. 3d printer sits in the window for student to watch and be curious about.
Teachers need to have an open mindset too. Doing this in the classroom can get a little messy.
A3: Don't have one--yet. I see advantages to both options. What do veterans of this suggestion?
A.3. I've seen it both-a common space where ts sign out time/plan building challenges, etc....in room- DIY and creation stations
A3: Both you want to be able to work independently and a collaboration space where you can work with anyone in the school.
Ours is part of the PLTW eng room. Nice to design and walk right to the digital tools. Can be a barrier for other Ts though
As long as you have enough materials, I can see that working very well.
Kind of like...if you build it, they will come!
Scott, from my understanding (I learned from & ) it's more open ended then "showing mastery"
I teamed up w/another teacher for our leadership groups! Sparking kids interest!
you could do a Lego wall in the classroom, kids love this!
it depends, you can dive deep into a design project where you set constraint and students build within them.
A3-We did start with a space-gutted old computer lab. Then our team went into action!
We started to explore with a few items in classrooms as pilots. Makey Makeys, Legos, Snap circuits, Ozobots, Scratch for coding
An ideal space is where students can leave their designs and come back to them!
A3: Maybe 1 way to distinguish Makerspace from craft corner may be a focus on Ss asking questions, trying out solutions. Thoughts?
A3: Nice to have makerspace in a classroom to monitor and safeguard high dollar and dangerous tools (if that's your route)
Our biggest example is 's Media Center at Walnut Springs Middle School. She's a great resource!
Embrace the mess! Real life is 😜...yes, Ts gradually learn to give up "control" and embrace process https://t.co/tB9vmvqRF1
Teachers need to have an open mindset too. Doing this in the classroom can get a little messy.
Right now, it is fairly new. We open it before school & Ts take their classes there, working on more options!
A3 would love a common space. We could encourage before school, transition time, and waiting on buses tinkering,
No doubt! Let's set it up!
we've seen that! Yet so good.
it is a fun place. My fav days this year have been when and I have been invited into classes to play.
I like that idea. Could start in Science classes or Tech classes. Start small, then build.
Had a 3rd grader wanting to design an electric lunch box to heat up eggs grandma would accidentally freeze!
Yes have read about these...right now all my spare walls are glass, but maybe Ss can think of something 😉 https://t.co/KpkvHumsGi
you could do a Lego wall in the classroom, kids love this!
OH YES! You learn to stop wearing nice clothes and ignore the dust, dirt, and solder smell
I would love to see mindset filter to every classroom. It's a process. Plant seeds. Feed it. Let it grow.
you may want to follow , heard him at a conference this summer, has great ideas & resources for innovative educators!
Collaborative spaces and students need to learn about the design process to make it effective
A4 Growth mindset, time, understanding admins, a certain comfort level with mess and noise.
A4: I would say Legos. Then again, I have never been to a Makerspace. Curious what everyone says.
A4 there are no must, we have legos, arduinos, makey makeys ozbots, 3d pens, duct tape, chrome books and 3d printer
A4: Cardboard. Kids. Smiles. Encouragement. Curiosity. Everything else is just a bonus.
A4: I'm trying to add a class set of
A4-Kids love Legos, Spheros, little bits, lots of materials in our arts station, Lego robotics
brings up good point...having support from admin is CRITICAL. Invite into play and see impact https://t.co/irUeds9fHN
it is a fun place. My fav days this year have been when and I have been invited into classes to play.
Could the students' interests come first on this one and drive the 'decisions'? Just wondering.
Love for amazing ideas & to get the ideas & energy going!
Those are great fundamental elements! :)
A4: Tough question. I would say teacher buy in and then let them tell you what the must haves. Doesn't have to be technology.
My kiddos love snap circuits. Not sure how to bring them into ELA HS.
Everyone must read his new book Uncommon Learning!
A4: People have told me things as simple as cardboard are great to have for a Makerspace.
a4: something hands on to stimulate the mind and students can see being put together. Make students wonder! Or same stuff I like!
That sounds like maker ed to me. I will share this with my principal.
Absolutely. For our next activity the students are telling me what they want to do. Instead of me deciding.
Legos,Connexts,Lincoln logs, erector sets, snap circuits, drafting table, large sheets of paper. You know...junk!
A4) high tech, low tech, + a growth mindset = recipe for engagement & learning
we worked as a team to decide and collaborated with schools that already had spaces! It was tough!
A4: Lots of paper and cardboard. Just to drive the fire marshal nuts when they come through. But it seems to be a commodity.
The most successful driven by Ss Find your S leaders. I have Makerspace interns& ambassadors https://t.co/lNe0gXrBRM
Could the students' interests come first on this one and drive the 'decisions'? Just wondering.
A4: we have stop motion & green screen along w/ robots for some great film making.
Awesome! Great that you as teacher are willing to take that 'risk'!
seems like makerspaces could be a fun place for teachers to learn understand the minds of students even more!
Space changing is a must! Wheels or castors help!
A4: Bandaids? Lab table that can withstand hammering, gluing, soldering, Rasberry Pi, Sphero, 3D printer.
Agreed. Maker mindset is key!
A4 after looking at different electronics for exploration, I would love . Has anyone used them?
Let's be on the look out for all this great junk! https://t.co/P5jOH4awiS
Legos,Connexts,Lincoln logs, erector sets, snap circuits, drafting table, large sheets of paper. You know...junk!
A4: Not about What's in it, it's about Who's in it. Expensive toys don't solve problems & ⬆️ confidence. https://t.co/BdYGasJIT4
A4: We are starting with littlebits, legos, sewing materials, arts/crafts station, minecraft
A4: Anything!Sch I visited assigned classrms a specific product to gain donations.Ex:pipe cleaner for one room, cups for another.
Great way to drive authentic, meaningful and engaging learning opportunities! Bravo!
I say our biggest bang for buck so far:3D printer. After first purchase, plastic cheap and long lasting https://t.co/gK5DglfqJ0
A4 there are no must, we have legos, arduinos, makey makeys ozbots, 3d pens, duct tape, chrome books and 3d printer
A4: Many say you don't NEED the high tech tools but they give that awe our kids don't get. Without them, you have a science room
Yes! Cardboard & duct tape are must-haves!
I forgot...a sewing machine!
Love it! Simple yet very useful!
flexible furniture that allows for differing arrangements and also can constantly change is a must
My partner T & I use r clsrm every Weds during r Code Academy. We also use 4 math and ELA! We love cardboard and tape!
Also, the@Ozobot just arrived today and Ss (and 1 librarian who shall remain nameless) already gaga https://t.co/gK5DglfqJ0
A4 there are no must, we have legos, arduinos, makey makeys ozbots, 3d pens, duct tape, chrome books and 3d printer
I would also say a growth mindset is important. Teach kids to learn from what are perceived as failures.
A4: My Ss are still psyched over cardboard, bottles, ducttape, egg cartons... Imagine when reveals 3D printer!
Lots of clean trash, broken electronics, cardboard, screwdrivers, HVAC tape, a good garage sale can stock a schools makerspace
Have your Ss tried the conductive ink? you can actually DRAW circuits without any soldering.
A5 Video contest organized by HS librarian. Not many Ss takers.
A4: Also, building a library of resource books for molding the culture and helping with specific tools
Dublin had the cardboard challenge at the beginning of the year!
Biggest challenge ...Ts don't know about this!
Q5: Yes. We have the most creative use of Makey Makey challenge going on now!
a5 the fact that we don't have a makers pace or maker mentality is pretty challenging
A5: Not really. This is great though. My kids do work on many school improvement projects designed and made in our lab
This may be a weird question, but how does one go about purchasing a 3d printer?
A5: we just did a challenge about building a straw tower to hold the most tennis balls. It went great! https://t.co/Rwc8ehmti4
Definitely. Love listening to the redesigning that happens! Honestly a very natural notion if we get out of the way
https://t.co/13DIDdjJwB
It is well worth the trip! Educators from Ireland were amazed at what they saw in his classroom
Cool thinking-technical writing!
She is one of the Columbus Makerspace gurus. https://t.co/8Xz4VoaBG3
My partner T & I use r clsrm every Weds during r Code Academy. We also use 4 math and ELA! We love cardboard and tape!
a5: since I'm new to this, I'm sure my school has no idea what it is! I'm going to challenge them to learn more!
ask - he gets one each month
A5: We have challenge cards. We had to start somewhere, off of teachers pay teachers. Teachers now have created their own.
A5: planning some@Ozobot challenges. Ss design obstacles and others program bot through OR, my fav, make the bit "dance" to music
locally microcontroller has them for decent prices.
The vocabulary that the kids will use is amazing! The word the other day in first grade was "mote". I was amazed.
Hate to say this, but time for me to go . . . going to look up the rest of this when I get home. Love these ideas!
We ordered our on Amazon, also Best Buy, Microcenter, etc carry https://t.co/hh3hoX34dR
This may be a weird question, but how does one go about purchasing a 3d printer?
Important to find ways to connect to content to show students the power of learning https://t.co/gfVPJZzyLR
My partner T & I use r clsrm every Weds during r Code Academy. We also use 4 math and ELA! We love cardboard and tape!
check this out in our lab
8th graders 3D printed our town for erosion table.
I am just so energized every morning when kids are making! It's an awesome way to start the day!
Love all these pics of makerspaces & ideas! So cool to see what others are creating!
The kid voices are awesome!
Maybe a naive question, but how are genius hour and makerspace different?
RT wj_austin Lots of clean trash, broken electronics, cardboard, screwdrivers, HVAC tape, a good garage sale can stock a schools …
Very impressive you build regular curricular time in to your week fo
genius hour could be committing time to learn a foreign language. Not naive at all. Very similar in purposes.
definitely will be thinking more about these! Start small and get the idea going school wide!
A6: Getting kids back to building, designing, failing, and learning!
A6. Time to create without boundaries!
A6-B/c we open ours in the morning, Ss are coming to school early to make! They can't wait to start their day!!
- My son was talking tonight about how cool it would be to have a lab of at school. Ask him about it.
A6: it's leaking into the classrooms! I run the in the mornings. Ts help out, learn, & spread the goodness!
A6: Attendance at my after school program, when we do Makerspace. I had a student always skip & hasn't missed since starting.
A6: 2 many to answer this! Mostly the belief that anything is possible and they can build solutions to real world probs
We are working on it. He showed me the robot he made in Mr. Crawford's class.
A6-The conversation & energy from the spaces filters throughout the school. Kids are pumped to make! Can't get better than that!
Glad to see that many have this built into the day and week. NOT AFTER TESTING IS OVER
YES! not surprised... authenticity builds vocabulary based on Ss needs!!
Similar mindset. To me, genius hour more TIME set aside to pursue interests. a bit more on create? https://t.co/LOg2ywHbEy
Maybe a naive question, but how are genius hour and makerspace different?
Hasn't missed since we started doing the Makerspace challenges. Had to clarify that. https://t.co/4olfjaykM9
A6: Attendance at my after school program, when we do Makerspace. I had a student always skip & hasn't missed since starting.
A6:My Ss are more willing to take on a challenge and problem solve on their own. Much deeper thinking on all topics.
A6) haven't completed our Makerspace but our has led to increased engagement & a time S's love https://t.co/tSRyVyvN9Z
A6: Student excitement and engagement. Motivation to try tasks that are not easy but they want to work through it. Work ethic.
A6 I had a senior tell me he didn't have senioritis b/c of the and Name of the Wind.
A6: The ownership & pride these kids carry with them after being able to make anything they can dream has been the biggest impact
yes, so great to see this happen!
Seeing new type of Ss emerge as leaders...not always A+ Ss! Also, Ss seeing real world connections https://t.co/cj8Zia39UM
A6: Student engagement at its highest level and students bringing things from home to help them build 👍
Random thought here but old bicycles would be fun to add into the mix. Sts could take them apart and use parts in other ways!
My apologize for missing tonight. Gearing up for tomorrow. Starts with Edcamp at 8am. Always learning!
A6: Attendance has been huge as well. Some of my at risk, unmotivated seniors are staying after school. Seniors after school!!??
Great idea! Anything we find can be used in a Makerspace!
Ss using their own time by CHOICE to work on these projects! https://t.co/SffoBSUtc9
A6: The ownership & pride these kids carry with them after being able to make anything they can dream has been the biggest impact
A7: Beg, borrow, steal! Recycle, repurpose, and WRITE GRANTS!
When can we do this visit?
Amazon is a conduit for everything! I got my compost worms via Amazon! Albeit skinny upon delivery; very robust!
hightechhigh in San Diego had students use them to create art. It was mesmerizing to look at.
A7: Other people's "junk" is a Makerspace's treasure." Donations welcome.
A7 Dreams, more than 24 hrs in a day, and hope. Oh, and less Next Gen Testing.
A6: The Ss also love seeing their work out in the school and community with the vinyl signs, banners, and CNC work. Huge reward
A7-Donations! Ts cleaning cabinets found Makerspace treasures! And grants. Plus awesome support from district!!!
Yes! Tell Ss to redo homework, yeah right!, but try 3D print again to see if we can fix "x", no problem! https://t.co/yPgI8n3W4H
A6: Student excitement and engagement. Motivation to try tasks that are not easy but they want to work through it. Work ethic.
A7: Donors choose. Donations from parents and others that heard about it. Teachers have been great in supply "stuff" too.
Loved the chat tonight!!! Thanks for sharing your ideas & energy!!
A7: Another person's trash is a makerspace treasure!
Thrift stores are great supply stores! https://t.co/foGTnlMmcB
A7: Donors choose. Donations from parents and others that heard about it. Teachers have been great in supply "stuff" too.
A&: Teachers beg, plead, scrap if needed to get supplies. Anything can be put to use. Part of the beauty of the space
Shameless Plug. Your School Rocks...So Tell People is available online at Amazon and Barnes and Noble. https://t.co/4GJKh3oEXp
I love how helps energize me to finish the week in a positive way. Hope I see some folks at this Fri!
I love how helps energize me to finish the week in a positive way. Hope I see some folks at this Fri!
I echo this looking for other people's "junk" to become our Makerspace treasure https://t.co/od0alZi4QW
A7: Other people's "junk" is a Makerspace's treasure." Donations welcome.
