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Hi everyone! Welcome to 2nite's #wcstechchat where we will be chatting about #makerspaces! Let's check in! I'm Christine, 2nite's moderator

YvetteJobe1 - Moderator Oct 10 @ 7:32 PM EDT

Hey everyone! Yvette, high school ITF, from Wilson, NC, here!! #wcstechchat

techguybeneck Oct 10 @ 7:32 PM EDT

Hey everybody! I'm Chris Beneck, ITF with Wilson County Schools, wishing I was as cool as Christine! #wcstechchat

TheTechNerdette Oct 10 @ 7:32 PM EDT

Welcome Yvette! Glad to have you tonight! #wcstechchat

In reply to @YvetteJobe1

sharma3704 Oct 10 @ 7:33 PM EDT

Deepak Sharma ITF, WCS. Glad to be here #wcstechchat

TheTechNerdette Oct 10 @ 7:33 PM EDT

Welcome, Chris! Thanks for joining us! :-) #wcstechchat

In reply to @techguybeneck

JosephHayesJr Oct 10 @ 7:33 PM EDT

I'm Joe, ITF Wilson County Schools, NC And all around awesome guy. #wcstechchat

sherrijernigan Oct 10 @ 7:33 PM EDT

Hello all!! Sherri from Wilson #makerspace #wcstechchat

madmommy Oct 10 @ 7:34 PM EDT

Hi, Sara from Hutchinson, KS sitting at a Makerspace right now! #wcstechchat

techiecurrie Oct 10 @ 7:34 PM EDT

Hello! I am Donna, elementary ITF from Wilson #wcstechchat

jeannietimken Oct 10 @ 7:34 PM EDT

Hi there! I'm Jeannie, Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist with New Hanover County Schools #wcstechchat

TheTechNerdette Oct 10 @ 7:34 PM EDT

Welcome Sherri! So glad you could join us tonight! #wcstechchat

In reply to @sherrijernigan

TheTechNerdette Oct 10 @ 7:34 PM EDT

We will be following the Q/A format. First question is coming up! #wcstechchat #makerspaces

TheTechNerdette Oct 10 @ 7:35 PM EDT

Welcome Jeannie! Glad to have you! #wcstechchat

In reply to @jeannietimken

TheTechNerdette Oct 10 @ 7:35 PM EDT

Welcome Sara! That is awesome! Can't wait to hear about the awesome things you're doing! #wcstechchat

In reply to @madmommy

TheTechNerdette Oct 10 @ 7:35 PM EDT

1st Question of the night! #wcstechchat

TheTechNerdette Oct 10 @ 7:36 PM EDT

Welcome Donna! Glad you could make it! #wcstechchat

In reply to @techiecurrie

JosephHayesJr Oct 10 @ 7:36 PM EDT

Area dedicated for students to imagine and create #WCSTechChat

YvetteJobe1 - Moderator Oct 10 @ 7:36 PM EDT

A1 A space where Ss gather to create, invent, & learn together. #wcstechchat

techguybeneck Oct 10 @ 7:37 PM EDT

A1: a makerspace is a hands on learning environment where Ss can explore and learn on their own based on their interests. #wcstechchat

madmommy Oct 10 @ 7:37 PM EDT

A1 Any space where people are able to explore their passions in a safe and creative environment #wcstechchat

Jyoung1219 Oct 10 @ 7:37 PM EDT

Hi #wcstechchat. Joe, Math & STEAM Coach from CA. Saw a tweet on my feed and wanted to join in

jeannietimken Oct 10 @ 7:37 PM EDT

A1) A #makerspace is a space set aside for creating & bringing visions and ideas to life! #wcstechchat

sherrijernigan Oct 10 @ 7:38 PM EDT

A1: makerspace- a place to CREATE! It could be with constraints or not/ Within a lesson or not #wcstechchat

TheTechNerdette Oct 10 @ 7:38 PM EDT

Hi and welcome Joe! So glad to have you! #wcstechchat

In reply to @Jyoung1219

wilsontechfac Oct 10 @ 7:39 PM EDT

Hi! I'm Cara. Middle school technology facilitator for Wilson County Schools. 😊#wcstechchat

Jyoung1219 Oct 10 @ 7:39 PM EDT

A1: A Makerspace is a frame of mind where creativity, design, risk taking, and challenges occur. Physical space is also IMPT #wcstechchat

techiecurrie Oct 10 @ 7:39 PM EDT

A1 A maker space is a place for Ss to build and create. #wcstechchat

TheTechNerdette Oct 10 @ 7:39 PM EDT

Love seeing "creativity" in everyone's responses to Q1! So important for Ss to be able to share their creativity with others! #wcstechchat

LFlemingEDU Oct 10 @ 7:40 PM EDT

How I define a #makerspace. #worldsofmaking #makingGREATmakerspaces #wcstechchat

TheTechNerdette Oct 10 @ 7:40 PM EDT

Question 2 coming up! #wcstechchat

VstTeach Oct 10 @ 7:40 PM EDT

Hi I’m Vercilya Taylor, School Improvement Coach WCS #wcstechchat

Jyoung1219 Oct 10 @ 7:40 PM EDT

Definitely love the together part of your tweet. It can definitely be a collaborative space. #wcstechchat

In reply to @YvetteJobe1

TheTechNerdette Oct 10 @ 7:40 PM EDT

Love it! #makerspaces #wcstechchat

LFlemingEDU Oct 10 @ 7:40 PM EDT

How I define a #makerspace. #worldsofmaking #makingGREATmakerspaces #wcstechchat

TheTechNerdette Oct 10 @ 7:41 PM EDT

Welcome Vercilya! Glad you could make it! #wcstechchat

In reply to @VstTeach

TheTechNerdette Oct 10 @ 7:41 PM EDT

Question 2! #wcstechchat

TheTechNerdette Oct 10 @ 7:42 PM EDT

Question 2! #wcstechchat

Jyoung1219 Oct 10 @ 7:42 PM EDT

Bring visions and ideas to life with a lot of iterations #wcstechchat

In reply to @jeannietimken

mrsdboyer Oct 10 @ 7:43 PM EDT

Hi everyone. I'm Dawn, a STEM facilitator/math coach from Byram Township, NJ #wcstechchat

Jyoung1219 Oct 10 @ 7:43 PM EDT

Let's add teachers and adults to that list too. A makerspace benefits learners of all ages #wcstechchat

In reply to @techiecurrie

YvetteJobe1 - Moderator Oct 10 @ 7:44 PM EDT

A2 Excited for this question. We only have one bin of Legos at this time. #wcstechchat

wilsontechfac Oct 10 @ 7:44 PM EDT

Q1: A hands on outside of the box learning experience that uses a minds creativity. #wcstechchat

JosephHayesJr Oct 10 @ 7:44 PM EDT

#wcstechchat

TheTechNerdette Oct 10 @ 7:44 PM EDT

Welcome Dawn! Glad you could join us! #wcstechchat

In reply to @mrsdboyer

madmommy Oct 10 @ 7:44 PM EDT

Ours is at our local mall, associated with a learning center. 3D printing, coding, woodworking. #wcstechchat

TheTechNerdette Oct 10 @ 7:44 PM EDT

Yes! I'd love to use makerspaces when I lead PD with my Ts! #wcstechchat

In reply to @Jyoung1219, @techiecurrie

LFlemingEDU Oct 10 @ 7:45 PM EDT

Hey, #wcstechchat, be sure to check out my first book on #makerspaces, #WorldsofMaking https://t.co/wYYTsqo4jC

LFlemingEDU Oct 10 @ 7:45 PM EDT

Lego walls can b great, but not always!Push your thinking! https://t.co/646QOxjLYa #makerspace #FableLearnChat #wcstechchat #worldsofmaking

TheTechNerdette Oct 10 @ 7:45 PM EDT

Wow! I never thought of woodworking as being part of a makerspace. I bet Ss love that! #wcstechchat

In reply to @madmommy

techguybeneck Oct 10 @ 7:45 PM EDT

A2: We don't have one as of yet but are working on putting ours together. Lots of ideas, not lots of time! #wcstechchat

Jyoung1219 Oct 10 @ 7:45 PM EDT

A2: As an instructional coach at the district level, I worked on a project to bring maker carts to all elem schools. #Mobility #wcstechchat

techiecurrie Oct 10 @ 7:45 PM EDT

A2 No but I am very interested, #wcstechchat

TheTechNerdette Oct 10 @ 7:46 PM EDT

I would love to hear more about this! #wcstechchat

In reply to @Jyoung1219

wilsontechfac Oct 10 @ 7:46 PM EDT

Q2: Yes! Spheros, Keva Planks, Makey Makey, augmented reality to name a few. 😀 #wcstechchat

TheTechNerdette Oct 10 @ 7:46 PM EDT

Havent heard of Keva Planks - what are those? #wcstechchat

In reply to @wilsontechfac

TheTechNerdette Oct 10 @ 7:47 PM EDT

Question 3 coming up! #wcstechchat

jeannietimken Oct 10 @ 7:47 PM EDT

A2) Makerspaces vary from school to school here. We run the gamut - some have low-tech craft supplies, others have 3D printers. #wcstechchat

TheTechNerdette Oct 10 @ 7:48 PM EDT

What kind of low-tech craft supplies do you have? I'd like a 3D printer, but it's a bit out of my $ range right now! #wcstechchat

In reply to @jeannietimken

TheTechNerdette Oct 10 @ 7:48 PM EDT

Question 3! #wcstechchat

sherrijernigan Oct 10 @ 7:49 PM EDT

A2: Yes-started w/ toilet paper tubes & then progressed: legos, slingshots, towers,ramps,nano bug/sphero mazes,puff mobiles. #wcstechchat

techguybeneck Oct 10 @ 7:49 PM EDT

A3: I definitely need some advice! #wcstechchat

VstTeach Oct 10 @ 7:49 PM EDT

I am so glad Christine and I are on the same team, I am going to know sooo much by June 2018. #wcstechchat

mrsdboyer Oct 10 @ 7:49 PM EDT

A2. We do. S's work on a variety of real world challenges where they can build or 3D print possible solutions/inventions. #wcstechchat

TheTechNerdette Oct 10 @ 7:49 PM EDT

Awesome!! Sounds like so much fun! #wcstechchat

In reply to @sherrijernigan

YvetteJobe1 - Moderator Oct 10 @ 7:50 PM EDT

A3 Like @techguybeneck, I need some advice as well! #wcstechchat

TheTechNerdette Oct 10 @ 7:50 PM EDT

Love it! Innovative and connected to the real world! #wcstechchat

In reply to @mrsdboyer

jeannietimken Oct 10 @ 7:50 PM EDT

Popsicle sticks, hot glue guns, pom pons, pipe cleaners, plastic bottle caps (great for mosaics) paper towels and TP tubes...#wcstechchat

In reply to @TheTechNerdette

sherrijernigan Oct 10 @ 7:52 PM EDT

A3: start small, parents will clean out their closets for you with donations. Lots of things already in your closets @ school. #wcstechchat

jeannietimken Oct 10 @ 7:52 PM EDT

A3) Think about a design challenge. https://t.co/zmEastmpZb #wcstechchat

TheTechNerdette Oct 10 @ 7:52 PM EDT

A3: I would start small! See what items are laying around work closets and even inexpensive items at the dollar tree! #wcstechchat

TheTechNerdette Oct 10 @ 7:53 PM EDT

Great idea! #wcstechchat

In reply to @jeannietimken

TheTechNerdette Oct 10 @ 7:53 PM EDT

Yes they will! Spring time, especially! #wcstechchat

In reply to @sherrijernigan

techiecurrie Oct 10 @ 7:53 PM EDT

A3 How do you get your funding to start a makerspace #wcstechchat

TheTechNerdette Oct 10 @ 7:53 PM EDT

Question 4 coming up! #wcstechchat

TheTechNerdette Oct 10 @ 7:54 PM EDT

Our school had a school wide yard sale. I donated things from my closet that I didn't need. Made our first $50 to buy supplies! #wcstechchat

In reply to @techiecurrie

JosephHayesJr Oct 10 @ 7:54 PM EDT

Don't need to buy expensive things to start. Gather together household or excess classroom materials and challenge Ss to create #wcstechchat

TheTechNerdette Oct 10 @ 7:54 PM EDT

Question 4! #wcstechchat

wilsontechfac Oct 10 @ 7:54 PM EDT

A3: Start small plan ahead write a grant ask pto, parents and community to donate supplies. #wcstechchat

LFlemingEDU Oct 10 @ 7:55 PM EDT

My NEW book is available for pre-order now! Spiral bound, interactive, write-in and on! Guarantee your #makerspace is GREAT! #wcstechchat

YvetteJobe1 - Moderator Oct 10 @ 7:56 PM EDT

A4 Small grant options like our WEP grant is a great way to sustain a makerspace. Parent donations work for consumables. #wcstechchat

wilsontechfac Oct 10 @ 7:56 PM EDT

Q4: Seek donations! "One mans trash is another mans treasure! "😜 #wcstechchat

TheTechNerdette Oct 10 @ 7:57 PM EDT

Yes!! Doesn't hurt to ask! #wcstechchat

In reply to @wilsontechfac

sherrijernigan Oct 10 @ 7:58 PM EDT

U have 2 have staff buy-in 2 sustain.W/ only 1-2 people involved it will B exhausting & has potential 2 fade out. #staffmatters #wcstechchat

JosephHayesJr Oct 10 @ 7:58 PM EDT

before minecraft. #wcstechchat

TheTechNerdette Oct 10 @ 7:59 PM EDT

Yes! #wcstechchat

In reply to @sherrijernigan

JosephHayesJr Oct 10 @ 7:59 PM EDT

A4: Showcase student work to build momentum. #wcstechchat

YvetteJobe1 - Moderator Oct 10 @ 7:59 PM EDT

This is a great point. #wcstechchat

In reply to @sherrijernigan

mrsdboyer Oct 10 @ 7:59 PM EDT

A4. It's all about tapping into your s's passions and finding the materials to help them with their vision. Conversations with s's guide my plans. #wcstechchat

TheTechNerdette Oct 10 @ 7:59 PM EDT

Lol! #wcstechchat

In reply to @JosephHayesJr

TheTechNerdette Oct 10 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Conversations are SO important....for us as educators and for our Ss! Great idea! #wcstechchat

In reply to @mrsdboyer

madmommy Oct 10 @ 8:01 PM EDT

A3 "IF you build it they will come". Get the tools, the materials first. #wcstechchat

TheTechNerdette Oct 10 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Maybe hosting a makerspace fair - invite parents to view their Ss work. That would be fun! #wcstechchat

In reply to @JosephHayesJr

jeannietimken Oct 10 @ 8:01 PM EDT

A4) Money isn't the only thing that keeps the makerspace going - buy in from Ss & Ts - and the principal - are essential. #wcstechchat

TheTechNerdette Oct 10 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Definitely!! #wcstechchat

In reply to @jeannietimken

TheTechNerdette Oct 10 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Question 5 coming up! We're over half way there! Awesome convo so far! #wcstechchat

Jyoung1219 Oct 10 @ 8:03 PM EDT

I’ll link our write up here when I get on my computer. #wcstechchat

In reply to @TheTechNerdette

TheTechNerdette Oct 10 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Speaking of buy in....that's our Question 5! #wcstechchat 😀

Jyoung1219 Oct 10 @ 8:05 PM EDT

We use a G Form for a site lead to fill out to request more items. We buy supplies from a local org @RAFTBayArea #wcstechchat

In reply to @evolvededucator, @RAFTBayArea

jeannietimken Oct 10 @ 8:05 PM EDT

A5) Find a way in...a connection between their curriculum and what can be created in the space. #wcstechchat

JosephHayesJr Oct 10 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Maker Space in action https://t.co/ZXmFo1tf7K #wcstechchat

techiecurrie Oct 10 @ 8:06 PM EDT

A5 Must have a curriculum connection. #wcstechchat

sharma3704 Oct 10 @ 8:06 PM EDT

A5. Incorporating activities to cover standards/curriculum #WCSTechChat

TheTechNerdette Oct 10 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Makerspaces and embedding curriculum is a great way to reiterate what was taught! #wcstechchat

In reply to @jeannietimken

YvetteJobe1 - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:07 PM EDT

A5 Anytime you can connect "extra" activities to classroom content, it is a win/win. #wcstechchat

mrsdboyer Oct 10 @ 8:08 PM EDT

A5 My s's polled t's last year to ask them for specific needs. One group custom made a guitar stand for our music t. One t at a time. #wcstechchat

TheTechNerdette Oct 10 @ 8:08 PM EDT

I think that's a great way to gain S buy in also! Finding another way to help them understand a concept - 1 they can create w/ #wcstechchat

TheTechNerdette Oct 10 @ 8:09 PM EDT

That is a GREAT idea! I may need to borrow that for my Ts! #wcstechchat

In reply to @mrsdboyer

evolvededucator Oct 10 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Including standards (writing, speaking, math, research) helps “sell” the concept. Adds validity for traditional Ts & Ps #wcstechchat

TheTechNerdette Oct 10 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Speaking of buy in....that's our Question 5! #wcstechchat 😀

TheTechNerdette Oct 10 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Question 6 is coming up! #wcstechchat

sherrijernigan Oct 10 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A5: Ditto to what everyone else is saying @ curriculum connections. Plus give them activities that are easy to start with. #wcstechchat

wilsontechfac Oct 10 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A5: Invite teachers to your makerspace or hold a summer makerspace camp that they can partake in. #wcstechchat

TheTechNerdette Oct 10 @ 8:11 PM EDT

That's a great idea! Many of them may not know what it is or how it could be incorporated in classroom. Have them "Plearn"! #wcstechchat

In reply to @wilsontechfac

TheTechNerdette Oct 10 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Question 6! #wcstechchat

YvetteJobe1 - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Our Ts really enjoyed being the student in our summer camps this year! #wcstechchat

In reply to @wilsontechfac

jeannietimken Oct 10 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A6) One of my favorites: https://t.co/9JzPz7shXM Learn from his invention inspired by a need & find a local problem to solve. #wcstechchat

sherrijernigan Oct 10 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A6: real world challenges #wcstechchat

TheTechNerdette Oct 10 @ 8:15 PM EDT

Thanks for sharing! Will definitely check it out! #wcstechchat

In reply to @jeannietimken

techiecurrie Oct 10 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A6 Students can blog about their creations with others #wcstechchat

TheTechNerdette Oct 10 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Question 7 coming up! #wcstechchat

TheTechNerdette Oct 10 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Question 7! #wcstechchat

TheTechNerdette Oct 10 @ 8:18 PM EDT

#wcstechchat

evolvededucator Oct 10 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Build a prototype to solve a real-world problem.

techiecurrie Oct 10 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A7 Creativity! #wcstechchat

TheTechNerdette Oct 10 @ 8:19 PM EDT

#wcstechchat

evolvededucator Oct 10 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Ss can blog or vlog and seek feedback to iterate from peers around the world.

Malloydo Oct 10 @ 8:19 PM EDT

#wcstechchat Makerspaces have the potential to effectively address the necessary skillsets for students in the 21st Century, 4 C's and more!

techguybeneck Oct 10 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A7: It gives Ss a place to go and learn on their own and teach others when they find they are passionate about something there.#wcstechchat

sharma3704 Oct 10 @ 8:19 PM EDT

Fosters creativity and critical thinking #innovativemindset #wcstechchat

TheTechNerdette Oct 10 @ 8:20 PM EDT

When students find something they're passionate about = powerful! #wcstechchat

In reply to @techguybeneck

jeannietimken Oct 10 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A7) It's a space where Ss can test out ideas, take risks, fail safely...and learn to revise their theories & try again. #wcstechchat

wilsontechfac Oct 10 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A6: Network your makerspace create a hashtag for it and share on instagram and twitter! #wcstechchat

TheTechNerdette Oct 10 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Love that you mention take risks and fail safely! Reiterating to Ss that it's okay to fail is key to learning! #wcstechchat

In reply to @jeannietimken

TheTechNerdette Oct 10 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Awesome idea! #wcstechchat

In reply to @wilsontechfac

mrsdboyer Oct 10 @ 8:21 PM EDT

#A7 passion, creative thinking, empathy, group work, critical thinking....the list could be so long #wcstechchat

TheTechNerdette Oct 10 @ 8:23 PM EDT

I am loving everyone's responses tonight! 😀 Our last question of the night is up next! #wcstechchat

sherrijernigan Oct 10 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A7: PLAY is important in learning no matter what your age! "Failure" is where critical thinking happens. Problem solving is key!#wcstechchat

wilsontechfac Oct 10 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A7: Can involve all students and staff and incorporate different learning strategies. #wcstechchat

TheTechNerdette Oct 10 @ 8:24 PM EDT

Last question of the night....Question 8! #wcstechchat

Malloydo Oct 10 @ 8:24 PM EDT

#wcstechchat Also develops questioning skills as creation is taking place and enhances thinking as students take charge of their learning

jeannietimken Oct 10 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A8) https://t.co/0hFX6tN3fi #wcstechchat

Malloydo Oct 10 @ 8:26 PM EDT

#wcstechchat Edutopia has a great resource for starting out. https://t.co/l58RvVg6ph

techguybeneck Oct 10 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A8: Here's a good one! https://t.co/KOE1L62EUv #wcstechchat

TheTechNerdette Oct 10 @ 8:27 PM EDT

Thank you for sharing this! I esp love the post about what you "really" need in a makerspace! #wcstechchat

In reply to @jeannietimken

nathan_stevens Oct 10 @ 8:27 PM EDT

Remember my Wilson friends that maker can happen anywhere and a space is not needed to explore the learning process #wcstechchat

In reply to @TheTechNerdette

TheTechNerdette Oct 10 @ 8:28 PM EDT

Thanks for sharing! I love Edutopia articles! Has so many great ideas! #wcstechchat

In reply to @Malloydo

wilsontechfac Oct 10 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A8: Makerspace 101 https://t.co/zURGdgq7Eh #wcstechchat

TheTechNerdette Oct 10 @ 8:28 PM EDT

That is a great point! Thanks for stopping in!! :-) #wcstechchat

In reply to @nathan_stevens

techiecurrie Oct 10 @ 8:29 PM EDT

#wcstechchat

techiecurrie Oct 10 @ 8:26 PM EDT

Maker space for beginners https://t.co/BJZ47caPw8