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The Kickstart Guide to Making GREAT Makerspaces
About this book
Creating powerful learning environments The makerspace phenomenon has taken education by storm, but many educators still have questions about how makerspaces can be created and used for deeper learning. Anyone can create a makerspace. This is the guide to creating a GREAT makerspace. Written by makerspace pioneer Laura Fleming, The Kickstart Guide to Making GREAT Makerspaces is filled with step-by-step, practical ideas that demystify the process of planning and creating a makerspace. Its workbook style ensures that by the time educators are done reading, they have a ready-to-implement plan personalized for their classroom, school, or district. Readers will find
- A wealth of examples of great makerspaces in action
- Activities and strategies for inspiring making across the curriculum
- Plenty of room and guidance for brainstorming and developing a personalized plan
Building on Fleming's Worlds of Making, this guide will help educators plan and create a makerspace learning environment that students need, want, deserve, and value.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Acknowledgements
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- About the Author
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- 1 The Seven Attributes of a GREAT Makerspace
- 1 Personalized
- 2 Deep
- 3 Empowering
- 4 Equitable
- 5 Differentiated
- 6 Intentional
- 7 Inspiring
- 2 Making Great Makerspaces
- 8 Reflect on your own school experiences, gather your team, and brainstorm your vision for your makerspace. How can making transform school for your students?
- 3 No Cookie–Cutter Makerspaces Allowed
- 9 Understand your learners
- 10 Assess Existing Curricula, Programs, Offerings Within Your School Community
- 11 Consider Global Trends And Best Practices
- 12 Develop Themes
- 4 Get the Most Bang for Your Buck!
- 13 Based on the themes you uncovered in the makerspace planning process, you will stock your makerspace with the materials, resources, and supplies your space needs! Order: Equipment and Materials
- 5 Creating the Conditions to Inspire!
- 14 Now that you’ve completed the makerspace planning process, it is time to consider what making in the makerspace will actually look like. Challenge your students with authentic project ideas, activities, and opportunities for reflection.
- 6 Assessing Creativity Without Squashing It!
- 15 How do we assess in a makerspace?
- Index
- Publisher Note