#BFC530 Archive
The Breakfast Club – #BFC530 – is a 15 minute, 1 question Twitter chat every weekday. We chat in 4 timezones Mon-Fri – 5:30am Eastern, Central, Mountain, and Pacific Times. The mission of BFC is to empower participants to make a difference in education by engaging in consistent reflective practice in a supportive community that inspires and challenges one another.
Wednesday February 10, 2016
I have nothing to add to this conversation and I woke up kinda late. Ill be lurking today.
Good Morning! I am so excited to learn about ! We are sorta kinda trying it. Will be lurking today!
Good morning! Stacey from NJ. I AM A 4-5 tech coach/integrator.
A MakerSpace begins with the idea and desire for something different. Then a quick read of book.
Good morning, Friends! HS Eng T lurking to learn abt beginning makerspaces.
Good Morning! Melissa from CT - excited to learn about - I have NO clue!
Goood morning, ! Long time no tweet!
Hi - Marifran, up and at 'em here in New York. Good morning, all!
Hi Kathy! I'm going to be lurking too - I have no clue!
You are amazing! Choose to make a difference in your community today!
I'm building one at my school now. From all of the PD I've done, I can say there isn't one set way.
Good morning I'm also going to listen and learn this morning.
Excited to learn though! :)
Good morning, . I'm Ku, Learning Coach, Argentina.
How are you 'building' it in your building?
I think many elem classrooms were the original for a lot of kids!
Welcome and good morning.
Eric in NJ happy Hump day. Watching today no idea about Makers Space hoping to learn
Good morning world! Welcome to Wednesday! David MS Principal form VA here
I brought out the first part last week for --Legos! The kids (and I) had a lot of fun, so I am getting more!
Can someone quickly say what it is?
Has anyone housed a mini makerspace within their classroom as opposed to a communal space? Just curious.
Good morning . Brian from Mass.
We started by partnering with professor/class. Awesome partnership! Need to involve community.
Good morning ! Here to learn today 😊
Good morning! Rich from NJ/PA.
Good morning
4th grade teacher from California
I saw you'll be in my backyard Mar 12 at - I'll be in Norwalk at What are the odds?
Can never go wrong with Legos. :-)
So just playing with legos was your 'makerspace'? Where do you go next?
hey there! Is it snowing where you are?
I started by clearing out the pro section in the MC. Most of the stuff there was dated. So, I have my "space."
Can you do on a classroom level?
WE asked r PTA for seed money & r community for donations. Then we turned kids loose & let them guide it
a place to create ... not work sheets, but an inventing space.
Today is "Makerspace" day on ?
is an excellent entry into !
Morning all! Nancy elem princi from Ohio headed to today
It is inventing or can it be creating, like art project?
It makes you rethink classroom layout and design.
Susan from the Jersey Shore, MS Lang Arts, wondering what the hell is that? Lol. Stalking and learning today.
Now, I am adding things that I think will encourage Ss to be makers: Legos, cardboard, markers, etc.
good morning! Admin leader from VA - glad 2 b w/ you this Wednesday
a flake every minute or so - no no delay - we'll have some disappointed Ss this morning
I would say makerspace begins with S inquiry and interest.
I think you can begin as easily as a puzzle on a table and let it evolve from there.
Any Space can be a maker space ... it is not always about physical space ... it is an attitude ... let the kids create
Good Morning friends! Love today's topic but not sure I have much to contribute. Will be doing lots of learning this am!
Good morning . First time here. 1st grade T in MO.
good morning and welcome!
Good morning Lori! (Yay a first timer.) How do you begin a makerspace? (is the Q) https://t.co/KferHDjWcu
Good morning . First time here. 1st grade T in MO.
Welcome to a great group and a great chat
Really valid point. Thank you for that reminder.
Same here. For the last two days. ❄️
Welcome Lori! The community is great. Glad to have you aboard as we talk makerspaces today!
Also read 's book Make Writing. https://t.co/fxXgbAOJBV
A MakerSpace begins with the idea and desire for something different. Then a quick read of book.
Morning ! Amy - Tech Coach from MD
great question as we want 2 build/have one. I am all ears!
Welcome! This is an amazing group!
Check out - discussing this morning!
So maker space is literally just about letting the kids create and make? So letting them create something w legos?
If you ask , he'd say you start with puppets into a makerspace, seriously, think sewing machines, thread, needles
You don't need 3D printers, Arduinos, etc. (although it helps) just start w/ Ss creating & building things that can demonstrate DOK.
Makerspace begins w/a few ideas to make things. No fancy space is needed, it's a mindset. Glue, scissors, tape, recyclables
This needs to be on a tee shirt and worn by everyone https://t.co/aTtjuotU09
Any Space can be a maker space ... it is not always about physical space ... it is an attitude ... let the kids create
Here is an article on r kids who r building prosthetics using a 3D printer. they program it&design hands https://t.co/jxhUNkAg5L
Know nothing about Makerspace so can't wait to learn
I am hoping to have Ss make with lots of different materials-cardboard being one. I Then I am adding some tech.
is there a difference? Making is taking to the next level ... ... art is invention ... it is all in how you define it
Makerspace in elementary begins with a rationale for it. Take inventory of what you have. Ask if parents can contribute to supplies.
So true Diane. Have those items available to use for students to create to their hearts content https://t.co/RZ9f8PLY3A
Makerspace begins w/a few ideas to make things. No fancy space is needed, it's a mindset. Glue, scissors, tape, recyclables
Ok! I may be on the right idea in my classroom. Started gathering those things. and let kids go..
what were your first steps in selecting the way since there isn't just one way?
Good morning Love the topic! Emily from MI
We also do a Makers Night and invite parents & the community. Has gotten very popular
Ultimately, that is where I want my Ss to be. I'm starting small.
Good morning ! Makerspace....welcome student voice, invite them to get involved in creating.
It takes all kinds of makers!! I could get behind a sewing machine (literally!).
Let creativity prevail! https://t.co/NJVHiMO4Ec
Any Space can be a maker space ... it is not always about physical space ... it is an attitude ... let the kids create
Yes! That makes perfect sense! Starting to get it! Thanks!
had a delay in my work district ystrday but not in my home district - and once there's one delay, folks start gearing up
I'm no expert on Makerspaces but I'd say you start with what you have or ask the kids what they're interested in...
making isn't just about legos or robots ... could be a piece of card board ... making something from nothing
Once you have the supplies do you just carve out time during the day or do you have to do it at another time?
Good morning been feeling under the weather for the last week...sleep was a little more important - I'll be following along today
Glad you are feeling better.
That's what I love about the maker movement. There is no one st way to begin.
I noticed Ss were naturally creating during indoor recess. I filled a bucket with stuff and let hem have at it.
THIS is an example of a makerspace...Ss creating & proving content knowledge. IN this case, at home. https://t.co/hzATdIO6Uv
Yay-men, I say. YAY-MEN!
https://t.co/EbQAURNq57
Any Space can be a maker space ... it is not always about physical space ... it is an attitude ... let the kids create
The kids r the 1's driving it at my school. They r amazing
Bought this guy for fam for Christmas, got idea from our tech integrator who works w/STEM & maker spaces https://t.co/C5SsfOf24Q
Thinking of introducing makeymakeys to my fifth/sixth graders. Recommendations for corresponding websites? Advice?
I like the combo of & kids' . did a great job within her class last year.
very helpful podcast that came out on Jan 28 beginning a makerspace. Movers and Makers Laura Fleming and
Okay -- my kids love creating too - I will start collecting some more stuff too! It's a great idea
Welcome to the best PLC around!
I went to this wkend. Learned about starting with just intro on Fridays. Start small. Any thoughts?
I just threw random things..we will see, right? Start somewhere.
Makerspaces can really support Genius Hour!
making is kid centered ... kid created ... teacher drops an idea ... then gets out of the way ...
Makerspace = builder space = creating space = inventing space = application space = LEARNING space.
- Been up since four and started working/learning about the writing project - lost track of time...Blah!
. has myriad ideas on how to be a maker in the classroom! Check out on Tuesday nights.
Hi Debby. Do you have a makerspace?
I have a nice hammer ... it is almost always the right tool for the job.
It could be integrated into your curriculum. "Create a better ..." https://t.co/JQjmFnFHrX
Once you have the supplies do you just carve out time during the day or do you have to do it at another time?
I believe I had Ss do during , right? The 2 fit together?
I love this and I know the kids must be over the moon for it.
*clapping* when the convo jumps right to to 3D printers & special furniture, we scare folks off, limit possibilities
That happened to us last week.
Oooo...okay! That sounds cool!
great start w/PTA - were there guidelines or sug. For buying what materials or what to do next?
I have a Makers Station in my K room. It's filled with what other might deem "junk".A very popular place.
Yes! I have one in my grade 2 classroom.
Last I had a S create a cardboard airplane. Sound to me!
'Space' in the mind and/or in the classroom where engaging learning opportunities come alive.
Great minds, just typed the same thing.
Started teaching career at a wilderness program for juvenile delinquents. They LIVED in their creations https://t.co/zky7k49MSb
- PD on Friday intro the idea and asking t's to look it up on twitter to own their learning. Then starting with something next year.
Good morning
Great topic today. This is one where I feel very much a learner.
I do not, however our school Library Media Specials began a Makerspace Club this year at our school. Successful!
BB8, the Star Wars version of a Sphero. We combine with the Tickle app to work on programming skills. https://t.co/cs62XE1hBW
what's it do and where did you get it?
Oooo..we need to talk -- I want to try this this year!
It is ever evolving. We started w/old computers that were donated. Kids tore them apart and rebuilt them.
Student-led instruction! Autonomous learning is developing at TCMS!! Kudos!
A professor who teaches a Maker class helped us brainstorm & connected our Ss with hers.
If you & colleagues are on the fence about it. Try out https://t.co/xvCH5oopkL Cardboard Challenge. Guarantee all ages will love it!
Friday? We had a , some closed early - & we closed early this Monday - magic of winter weather in the NE
We should set up a voxer!
Thanks for all the resources today!
You let the kids go there during the day?
Thanks for the great ideas. Starting small in my HS classroom. I already have Legos. Have a great Wednesday.
My maker space is my classroom ... and whatever spills out of my closet ... teacher must create opportunities for kids to "make"
So many layers of awesome in this photo!! Love the capture of happy learning.
Do you have a Makerspace with your class?
Awesome! Did you set any guidelines? How often is it being utilized?
I started with a bowl of rocks. Literally. Just rocks.
. Seems like this maker space would best fit in science/math classroom?
. Seems like this maker space would best fit in science/math classroom?
That was me yesterday. But..better late than never!
Welcome Amy! You'll love starting your morning here. We are happy to welcome you to the group.
