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"Is It Project-Based Learning, Maker Education or Just Projects?"

I love that they point out the need to understand the skill. PBL and Making is very time consuming, and requires so much investment. I think a lot of people have been left with a bad taste due to expectations that weren't met. Wondering how we can create a system that translates what these are, and how they might look in any class.... Wanting people to see these two learning methods in a positive way, and as something they can master.

Resources for makers!

How can we create a "maker camp" as after-school program in SBISD?

Great question. I plan on meeting with Claydon next Friday, and am trying to rope in one other person. I think if we had a defined plan, Adami would be on board for an after school program. However, would be nice to find a way to get Duncan on board. What are your thoughts???

P.S.-I did email Makeredu about being a host campus.

"Friday afternoon has become a time that we covet and dream about.  Rather than dreading the last period on the last day of the work week, all of us anxiously await the time set aside to create and make.  Maker Time on Fridays is something we have all come to celebrate.  Students come some weeks with a solid plan of what they will craft and formulate, others weeks it has a more 'fly by the seat of your pants' adventure feel. "

"My Newest 8-Minute Podcast: "What Are the Basics Every Teacher Should Know About the Maker Movement?""

water bottle rockets - makers club

Houston Mini Maker Faire

Haven't read yet, just came across it.

"Welcome back and I sure hope you enjoyed the last article of  20 Reasons for Maker Space in Education and also 10 Sites To Help You Start Making In The Classroom.  In this post I highlight 10 additional sites that can promote making with an emphasis on some tech tools. "

Maker Faire site

"Pink, D. (2013). The importance of purpose. Edutech Conference. 3-4 June, 2013"

I want some of these toys! Thought you might want to purchase for your makerspaces!

The Maker Movement article - pg. 13

Maybe we could get some ideas from this.

yet another...

"If you're not familiar with the learning theory of "constructionism" advanced principally by Seymour Papert and now at the heart of the modern-day "maker movement," the following video clip from Michael Wesch can help."