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""There is no one-size fits all model, no two Makerspaces should be the same. It should reflect the needs, wants, and ability of the students," explained Fleming. Fleming stresses the importance of creating a Makerspace that fits the environment. The students must be an integral part of the process so they can take ownership of the space and want to be a part of it."

"For those interested in an introduction to Makerspaces in school and public libraries, there is a 2-3 hour professional development learning experience called a QuickMOOC that costs $10.00 and can be signed up at http://lmcsource.com"

Here is a librarian sharing how she developed or is developing her Makerspace - high school!

Could learning to code work for kids in your makerspaces?

"At the heart of the vision for my Makerspace is to develop the space and to provide resources and opportunities that will aid in promoting web literacy.  These components encompass Mozilla's Web Literacy Standard.  The standard is make up of three key elements:  exploring, building and connecting and focuses on reading, writing and participating on the web."

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

I collected the sites Karen posted in one update-able webmix

How might we incorporate some "skill teachin'" in our makerspaces? What skills MIGHT we want to invest some time in before unleashing our students? Amanda, I'm recalling some of the challenges from last spring...

Could we use this in a makerspace?

This looks really exciting!

Read about this in Tech & Learning. Supposed to be a great resource!

I know several of you have mentioned doing this. Just thought I would add this to our collection.

"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.

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. "