#BetterTogetherCA Archive

empowerMINTed Feb 13 @ 10:00 PM EST

Welcome to our chat about Makerspaces in Education. Please introduce yourself, grade/subject, student population… #BetterTogetherCA #MakerEd

participatechat Feb 13 @ 10:00 PM EST

Participate in the upcoming #BetterTogetherCA by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/j01uJ7KJ7C

pronovost Feb 13 @ 10:00 PM EST

Hello #BetterTogetherCA! I’m Robert @Pronovost and I support educators with #makered through @EmpowerMINTed, always beginning with pedagogy.

In reply to @pronovost, @empowerMINTed

aiccucal Feb 13 @ 10:01 PM EST

Our Twitter Chat at #BetterTogetherCA is starting NOW! Tune in to take a deep dive with Makerspaces

LArrowsmithWR Feb 13 @ 10:01 PM EST

Hi all - Laura Arrowsmith 11th grade US History at West Ranch High School. #BetterTogetherCA

JennaWachtel Feb 13 @ 10:01 PM EST

Hi! I'm Jenna and I'm an early learning coach #BetterTogetherCA

pronovost Feb 13 @ 10:01 PM EST

Hi Laura! Where's West Ranch located? #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @LArrowsmithWR

LArrowsmithWR Feb 13 @ 10:02 PM EST

Northern LA County in Santa Clarita Valley - near 6 Flags Magic Mountain #BetterTogetherCA

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MrsCox007 Feb 13 @ 10:03 PM EST

Hi - my name is Linda Cox and I teach Business classes at West Ranch HS with @LArrowsmithWR #BetterTogetherCA

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empowerMINTed Feb 13 @ 10:03 PM EST

Little housekeeping: As moderator of #BetterTogetherCA I’ll post questions with Q1, Q2, Q3. Participants respond with A1, A2, A3. #makered

empowerMINTed Feb 13 @ 10:04 PM EST

A framing question for our chat tonight: Q1: What is #MakerEd, what is a makerspace, and why is this important? #BetterTogetherCA

CATeacherSummit - Moderator Feb 13 @ 10:04 PM EST

Awesome teacher team! Thanks for joining @MrsCox007 and @LArrowsmithWR! #BetterTogetherCa

In reply to @MrsCox007, @LArrowsmithWR

pronovost Feb 13 @ 10:04 PM EST

A1: #MakerEd is about creating a student-centered learning environment. It allows students to learn through hands-on work. #BetterTogetherCA

pronovost Feb 13 @ 10:05 PM EST

Yes... great to have a team here together! #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @CATeacherSummit, @MrsCox007, @LArrowsmithWR

JennaWachtel Feb 13 @ 10:05 PM EST

A1: a place/mindset where people learn by doing, create using multiple materials with multiple people #BetterTogetherCA

MrsCox007 Feb 13 @ 10:06 PM EST

A1: Hands on learning, project based learning... makerspace is important due to the skills gap in manufacturing right now. #BetterTogetherCA

pronovost Feb 13 @ 10:07 PM EST

A1: “Makerspace” is a place for people to make… in schools that is often a room where students go to create. #BetterTogetherCA

LArrowsmithWR Feb 13 @ 10:08 PM EST

A1 #BetterTogetherCA spaces to invite creativity, innovation-my oldes son is STEM/hands-on, PBL kid - loves to build and tinker

pronovost Feb 13 @ 10:08 PM EST

Yes! PBL and #makered go hand in hand! (pun intended) #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @MrsCox007

pronovost Feb 13 @ 10:09 PM EST

A1: #MakerEd is important because it brings back some creativity and purpose to school, which makes kids want to be there. #BetterTogetherCA

pronovost Feb 13 @ 10:11 PM EST

It's so great that you are able to see and support your son in building and tinkering... #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @LArrowsmithWR

JennaWachtel Feb 13 @ 10:11 PM EST

. @pronovost yes! Maker opportunities are always super loved in early leaning classrooms! #BetterTogetherCA

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pronovost Feb 13 @ 10:11 PM EST

I feel like #makered is all about allowing kids to find those passions that drive them in learning. #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @LArrowsmithWR

empowerMINTed Feb 13 @ 10:12 PM EST

Q2a: If you’re new to #makered what questions do you have? Q2b: If you’re familiar, what resources helped you get started? #BetterTogetherCA

pronovost Feb 13 @ 10:13 PM EST

A2: The first book I recommend to any educators exploring #makered is Invent To Learn by @smartinez and @garystager. #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @smartinez, @garystager

MrsCox007 Feb 13 @ 10:13 PM EST

A2: CTE and C&CR #BetterTogetherCA

JennaWachtel Feb 13 @ 10:14 PM EST

A2: what's the value of a makerspace v. Making within the classroom? Maybe a both and? #BetterTogetherCA

LArrowsmithWR Feb 13 @ 10:14 PM EST

A2: #BetterTogetherCA I'm interested in cross-curricular applications that don't lessen the integrity of historical thinking

pronovost Feb 13 @ 10:15 PM EST

Are you wondering how #makered fits into CTE and college & career readiness? If so, great question! #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @MrsCox007

LArrowsmithWR Feb 13 @ 10:16 PM EST

A2: #BetterTogetherCA I don't want to create for the sake of the project - I want to maintain the focus on learning history through... hmmm

MrsCox007 Feb 13 @ 10:16 PM EST

---- no sorry, those are the resources I am working with. Thanks! #BetterTogetherCA

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CATeacherSummit - Moderator Feb 13 @ 10:16 PM EST

Great question. We're wondering too! #BetterTogetherCA

LArrowsmithWR Feb 13 @ 10:14 PM EST

A2: #BetterTogetherCA I'm interested in cross-curricular applications that don't lessen the integrity of historical thinking

pronovost Feb 13 @ 10:17 PM EST

That's a great question and actually flows right into the next question in the chat! #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @JennaWachtel

MsHaughs Feb 13 @ 10:17 PM EST

Hiya #nvedchat & #bettertogetherca! Gonna attempted dual chats tonight :) Amanda, elem math/tech tosa in CA!

pronovost Feb 13 @ 10:17 PM EST

A2: Mindstorms by Seymour Papert is now available for free through the @medialab! #BetterTogetherCA https://t.co/oMKjmJSPZG

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pronovost Feb 13 @ 10:18 PM EST

That's a great dilemma... I'll keep thinking about that throughout our chat. #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @LArrowsmithWR

empowerMINTed Feb 13 @ 10:18 PM EST

Q3: What space can be used or what space do you have avaialble to use at your school for a makerspace? #BetterTogetherCA #makered

pronovost Feb 13 @ 10:19 PM EST

Hi Amanda! Thanks for joining us, even if multitasking! (I'm actually making stickers right now too) #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @MsHaughs

empowerMINTed Feb 13 @ 10:20 PM EST

Q3: What space can be used or what space do you have available to use at your school for a makerspace? #BetterTogetherCA #makered

LArrowsmithWR Feb 13 @ 10:20 PM EST

A3: #BetterTogetherCA Our site hosts our district's FIRST team - they build robots in what used to be a storage room

MrsCox007 Feb 13 @ 10:20 PM EST

A3: We have a new Makerspace at one school in our District. Hopefully more to come. We have Project Lead the Way. #BetterTogetherCA

JennaWachtel Feb 13 @ 10:21 PM EST

A3: Hmm maybe a special room houses special tools and then more flexible tools (and mindsets) are nurtured in a classroom #BetterTogetherCA

JennaWachtel Feb 13 @ 10:22 PM EST

A3: what about makered outside? Anyone have examples of outdoor makered? #BetterTogetherCA

pronovost Feb 13 @ 10:22 PM EST

Nice! Where's the space relative to other classrooms? Did it used to be an old computer lab or other classroom? #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @MrsCox007

emilywdavis Feb 13 @ 10:22 PM EST

A3: #BetterTogetherCA I'm wondering if you can set up a makerspace in a classroom? No 3D printers or fancy labs here!

MsHaughs Feb 13 @ 10:22 PM EST

A1: #MakerEd is about authentic problem solving, hands-on learning, creativity #bettertogetherca

pronovost Feb 13 @ 10:22 PM EST

Wow, that's some dedication and enthusiasm! #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @LArrowsmithWR

pronovost Feb 13 @ 10:23 PM EST

A3: Any space can be a makerspace, but you don't need a specific #makered place to include making in your teaching. #BetterTogetherCA

MrsCox007 Feb 13 @ 10:23 PM EST

Sorry I did not go to the opening - I need to visit. I did visit another school and it was an old shop redone. #BetterTogetherCA

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pronovost Feb 13 @ 10:24 PM EST

Love that! That's very similar to what @aVndrwrff and his colleagues do at Lighthouse in Oakland. #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @JennaWachtel, @aVndrwrff

pronovost Feb 13 @ 10:25 PM EST

.@JennaWachtel Definitely #makered outside! I wish I had some examples though. That's something I'm really interested in! #BetterTogetherCA

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SaraMariePate1 Feb 13 @ 10:25 PM EST

We have limited space at our school so its inspiring to hear about ppl being creative and using storage rooms! #bettertogetherca

LArrowsmithWR Feb 13 @ 10:26 PM EST

#BetterTogetherCA - it used to be the soda storage room. :) No more soda on campus = free space.

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pronovost Feb 13 @ 10:26 PM EST

.@emilywdavis No need for fancy lab/tools! ...and the 3D printer mention is a great transition to the next question! #BetterTogetherCA

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empowerMINTed Feb 13 @ 10:27 PM EST

Q4: When starting out, what tools/materials should you get? Where can someone find materials for cheap/free? #BetterTogetherCA #makered

MsHaughs Feb 13 @ 10:27 PM EST

That's how I started! Tiny corner in classroom stacked w/recycled materials & few iPads for digital creation #bettertogetherca

In reply to @emilywdavis

SaraMariePate1 Feb 13 @ 10:27 PM EST

Love that! Nice work :) #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @LArrowsmithWR

corineterlouw Feb 13 @ 10:28 PM EST

Hi I'm Corine - 7th-grade science teacher & since this month I run a MakerLunch in my room (San Mateo) #BetterTogetherCA

pronovost Feb 13 @ 10:28 PM EST

.@SaraMariePate1 There's several teachers I know who have a maker bench or shelf in their classroom due to no space. #BetterTogetherCA

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MrsCox007 Feb 13 @ 10:28 PM EST

A5: Perkins Funds, Grants, Business Partnerships/Sponsorships #BetterTogetherCA

pronovost Feb 13 @ 10:29 PM EST

What a double win! #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @LArrowsmithWR, @SaraMariePate1

JennaWachtel Feb 13 @ 10:30 PM EST

Need to sign off - thanks for the inspiration twitter verse! #BetterTogetherCA

LArrowsmithWR Feb 13 @ 10:30 PM EST

A4: My mom's backyard always had wood scraps, hammers, nails, jar lids, paint for her young grandsons #BetterTogetherCA

pronovost Feb 13 @ 10:30 PM EST

.@corineterlouw Welcome Corine! What's your MakerLunch like? Is it in your classroom or somewhere else? #BetterTogetherCA

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MrsCox007 Feb 13 @ 10:30 PM EST

Our new School's Makerspace https://t.co/r4BsGwTJgp #BetterTogetherCA

MsHaughs Feb 13 @ 10:30 PM EST

A3: Any space can be #MakerSpace IMO it's abt mindset not space. Encourage Ss to use what you've got to create & innovate #bettertogetherca

MsHaughs Feb 13 @ 10:31 PM EST

Woohoo! Embarassed to say I still haven't read this. Heading to website now! #bettertogetherca

In reply to @pronovost, @medialab

corineterlouw Feb 13 @ 10:31 PM EST

A3: I use my (small) science classroom for my MakerLunch. The idea is that there is a topic every month. #BetterTogetherCA

pronovost Feb 13 @ 10:31 PM EST

.@LArrowsmithWR Yes! And you can get a lot of those items donated from family and community members for the school. #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @LArrowsmithWR

pronovost Feb 13 @ 10:32 PM EST

WOW! That is one lucky group of kids! #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @MrsCox007

SaraMariePate1 Feb 13 @ 10:33 PM EST

A4: I would start by asking for donations and make a "makerlist" of materials that are needed in your classroom #BetterTogetherCA

pronovost Feb 13 @ 10:33 PM EST

I read Children's Machine this summer... Mindstorms is in my queue! #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @MsHaughs, @medialab

pronovost Feb 13 @ 10:34 PM EST

Nice! What was/is the topic for this month? #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @corineterlouw

pronovost Feb 13 @ 10:34 PM EST

A4: @smartinez says a makerspace is not a shopping list. The tools & materials necessary are the ones your kids will use. #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @smartinez

pronovost Feb 13 @ 10:35 PM EST

A4: When we started @RavenswoodMakes in @RavenswoodCSD, we had three old macs, LEGOs and a robot in an unused room. #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @RavenswoodMakes, @RavenswoodCSD

KittyDixon13 Feb 13 @ 10:35 PM EST

maker space opens the door to so many learners #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @pronovost

pronovost Feb 13 @ 10:35 PM EST

A4: And yes, we were very fortunate that there was an unused room, though we did have to repaint and refloor it. #BetterTogetherCA

empowerMINTed Feb 13 @ 10:37 PM EST

Q5: We've raised issues of importance, space and materials. How do we engage students in #makered? #BetterTogetherCA

corineterlouw Feb 13 @ 10:37 PM EST

. @pronovost #BetterTogetherCA this month is PaperCircuits, and for next month I'm working on stop motion video. First build your own stand

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pronovost Feb 13 @ 10:38 PM EST

.@corineterlouw Awesome! Paper circuits is one of those great entry activities that can also be very cheap. #BetterTogetherCA

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pronovost Feb 13 @ 10:38 PM EST

A5: From workshops I've led with kids and with adults, engagement is almost a given when making and choice is involved. #BetterTogetherCA

MsHaughs Feb 13 @ 10:38 PM EST

A4: @RAFTBayArea is a great source for inexpensive #maker resources! As well as @donorschoose! #bettertogetherca

In reply to @RAFTBayArea, @DonorsChoose

MrsCox007 Feb 13 @ 10:38 PM EST

A5: Allow for creativity, selection of projects, competition, simulation... #BetterTogetherCA

MsHaughs Feb 13 @ 10:39 PM EST

I've also seen a little #maker cart that rolls from classroom to classroom #bettertogetherca

In reply to @pronovost, @SaraMariePate1

LArrowsmithWR Feb 13 @ 10:39 PM EST

A5: authentic purpose for learning, student led. #BetterTogetherCA

CATeacherSummit - Moderator Feb 13 @ 10:39 PM EST

So great! Will you share a stop motion vid with #BetterTogetherCA? Would love to see what Ss come up with! @corinterlouw

corineterlouw Feb 13 @ 10:37 PM EST

. @pronovost #BetterTogetherCA this month is PaperCircuits, and for next month I'm working on stop motion video. First build your own stand
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pronovost Feb 13 @ 10:39 PM EST

Can you expand on what you mean by simulation? #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @MrsCox007

SaraMariePate1 Feb 13 @ 10:41 PM EST

such a great idea!! #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @MsHaughs, @pronovost

pronovost Feb 13 @ 10:41 PM EST

So true! It's all about choice and allowing students to drive the learning. #BetterTogetherCA #MakerEd

LArrowsmithWR Feb 13 @ 10:39 PM EST

A5: authentic purpose for learning, student led. #BetterTogetherCA

MrsCox007 Feb 13 @ 10:42 PM EST

I meant simulations... simulating a work situation, work order, real life situation, etc. #BetterTogetherCA

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MsHaughs Feb 13 @ 10:42 PM EST

A5: Most Ss are happy to create in school & do something hands-on, but not natural for all... #bettertogetherca

corineterlouw Feb 13 @ 10:42 PM EST

A4: Cardboard is free and super useful for lots of projects! Or use Thinkercad & print (free) in public library ! #BetterTogetherCA

MsHaughs Feb 13 @ 10:43 PM EST

A5a: ...I like to provide variety of options so Ss can choose #making comfort level & have them bring their ideas to table #bettertogetherca

MsHaughs Feb 13 @ 10:44 PM EST

Printing at public library?? Brilliant! Had not thought of this! #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @corineterlouw

pronovost Feb 13 @ 10:44 PM EST

.@MsHaughs So true. I've even had adults freeze up in a workshop because they weren't used to hands-on or choice in school #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @MsHaughs

EduGladiators Feb 13 @ 10:45 PM EST

🏘Takes a village right?! SATURDAY #EduGladiators EMPOWER Ts/Parent dynamic w/@cdmveep leading! #resiliencechat #BetterTogetherCA #EDpiper

pronovost Feb 13 @ 10:45 PM EST

.@corineterlouw Yes! Add some @Makedo to the cardboard area and the creations just escalate from there. #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @corineterlouw, @Makedo

pronovost Feb 13 @ 10:46 PM EST

.@corineterlouw The first thing I've seen built by students in every @RavenswoodMakes makerspace is with cardboard. #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @corineterlouw, @RavenswoodMakes

corineterlouw Feb 13 @ 10:47 PM EST

.@MsHaughs almost all public libraries around me do have 3D printers! #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @MsHaughs

pronovost Feb 13 @ 10:47 PM EST

.@MsHaughs @corineterlouw I know @SMCoLibrary is starting to add 3D printers and other maker tools to their libraries! #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @MsHaughs, @corineterlouw, @SMCoLibrary

empowerMINTed Feb 13 @ 10:48 PM EST

Q6: In what ways could/do you connect #makered activities to standards and curriculum? #BetterTogetherCA

pronovost Feb 13 @ 10:48 PM EST

A6: @OfficialNGSS standards are full of opportunities to integrate making. Engineering practices are all about making. #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @OfficialNGSS

MrsCox007 Feb 13 @ 10:49 PM EST

A6: There are PBL Standards with the Buck Institute. Standards in Manufacturing with CTE. #BetterTogetherCA

MsHaughs Feb 13 @ 10:50 PM EST

A6: And there's TONS of math in engineering & #compsci! I'm passionate abt working w/math Ts to integrate more #making #BetterTogetherCA

pronovost Feb 13 @ 10:48 PM EST

A6: @OfficialNGSS standards are full of opportunities to integrate making. Engineering practices are all about making. #BetterTogetherCA
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pronovost Feb 13 @ 10:50 PM EST

A6: @AgencyByDesign's thinking routines can help bring #makered into any subject's standards by empowering the learner. #BetterTogetherCA

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LArrowsmithWR Feb 13 @ 10:51 PM EST

A6: #BetterTogetherCA Well, history standards require students to construct arguments, but I don't think that's what you mean. :)

MrsCox007 Feb 13 @ 10:51 PM EST

A5: CTEOnline https://t.co/rS77xg4gtv #BetterTogetherCA

corineterlouw Feb 13 @ 10:52 PM EST

A6: For a science teacher is is a really easy question ;) #BetterTogetherCA

pronovost Feb 13 @ 10:53 PM EST

.@LArrowsmithWR I wonder if there is a way that #makered could help illustrate their point better than an oral argument. #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @LArrowsmithWR

pronovost Feb 13 @ 10:53 PM EST

Just a thought, I haven't figured out how yet. #BetterTogetherCA

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empowerMINTed Feb 13 @ 10:54 PM EST

Q7: Thinking about assessment of learning… Should we assess making? Can making be a form of assessment? #BetterTogetherCA #makered

pronovost Feb 13 @ 10:55 PM EST

A7: Learning through making is an assessment of student understanding, if it's done authentically and not cookie-cutter. #BetterTogetherCA

MsHaughs Feb 13 @ 10:56 PM EST

Maybe integrating Design Thinking Process to solve problems in history? Brainstorming :) #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @pronovost, @LArrowsmithWR

pronovost Feb 13 @ 10:57 PM EST

.@MrsCox007 A7: It seems like simulations are a great way to bring in some assessment of student understanding. #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @MrsCox007

pronovost Feb 13 @ 10:57 PM EST

A7: Today, @chrisemdin said authentic #PBL is based in the community and rather than in a fancy kit. #BetterTogetherCA

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pronovost Feb 13 @ 10:57 PM EST

A7: Today, @chrisemdin said authentic #PBL is based in the community rather than in a fancy kit. #BetterTogetherCA

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MrsCox007 Feb 13 @ 10:58 PM EST

A7: Assess - 1. Communication & Collaboration 2. Inquiry, Critical Thinking & Problem Solving 3. Creativity and Innovation #BetterTogetherCA

MsHaughs Feb 13 @ 10:58 PM EST

Once had Ss design& build levees while comparing 1900Galveston & HurricaneKatrina...hmmm #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @pronovost, @LArrowsmithWR

pronovost Feb 13 @ 10:58 PM EST

.@MrsCox007 Love it. Do you use a rubric to assess? (If so, could you share?) #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @MrsCox007

corineterlouw Feb 13 @ 10:59 PM EST

A7:Struggling with grading of making. We're making a coin sorter (Science) Groupproject, Engineering Circle. How to grade? #BetterTogetherCA

MsHaughs Feb 13 @ 10:59 PM EST

Love this & agree wholeheartedly! #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @pronovost, @chrisemdin