Research through making

Research in Making

MAKING IS NOT A SPACE

#Makered ??

“[Makered] recognizes that knowledge is a

consequence of experience, and it seeks to

democratize access to a vast range of

experience and expertise so that each child can

engage in authentic problem solving.” -Gary Stager

Making is not:

Direct Instruction

Lecturing

Library tours

Project Based Learning

A Space

Learning (deeply) through first hand experience

The basic human need to create

Constructivist

Auto-didactical (self-teaching)

Dissolving distinctions between subject areas

and where do all the subjects

meet????

Making is:

In a library?

YES

What’s a library got to do with it?

What does this look like IRL?

The Creative Cycle

Ideation Investigation Inspiration

Ask Questions

Narrow the

Focus

Make Steps

This is where

we get to teach

research skills.

(woop woop)

Display

Programs

Kits

Movies

Games

Collaboration

Noah Spoon

Spina Bifida

Geometry

Sketchup

Previous Designs

Range of Motion

Planing

Calculus

Rapid Prototyping

Hank Classroom

Grouping Program

Python Code

Random Arrays

Customer Service

Exceptions

Binary Math

Random ordering of

exceptions

George T-shirtsTime / Temp Ratios

Photoshop

Design Programs

Install an inkjet printer

How to work the press

Find directions for an

antique machine

So, what do you need to make it

happen?

Time, Space, and Tools

Time - think Atwell

Elementary Middle High

Fixed Schedule is

awesome for Makered

Remediation Periods

Outside of School Hours

Collaboration with

Teachers

Internship Programs

Career Co-op

Study Hall

“Research”

Remediation Periods

Outside School Hours

Collaboration with

Teachers

Find a way to organize that makes

sense

Space

It’s gonna be messy.

Things will be broken.

It cannot be contained.

MakerSpace

Genius Bar

Music Studio

HackerSpace

Tools

Ask your students.

You don’t have to know everything.

Q Drone

3D Design

Aerodynamics

3D Printer Repair

Makerware

Building a 3D Printer

G-Code

Voltage, Motors, Wiring

Chemistry - PLA / ABS

Soldering

Math

Why It Matters

Measurable Impacts

40,000 Walk-in patrons

3,000 Classes

Increased Budget ($5,000 - $13,000)

Increased Diversity in the Library

Higher Writing SOL Scores

The Fluffy Stuff

Creativity

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

A student-centered library

Joy

More reading, more relevant reading, more

research and…more learning.

MAKING IS NOT A SPACE

References

Gary, Stager. "What's the Maker Movement and Why Should I Care?."Scholastic Publishes Literacy Resources and Children's Books for Kids of All Ages. Scholastic, n.d. Web. 29 Oct. 2014. <http://www.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3758336>.

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