Makerspace - Ideas & Inspiration

Makerspaces are taking over the educational world & with good reason. They are the perfect spaces to support STEAM & Project Based Learning through hands-on, interactive activities. They support innovation, creativity, critical thinking & communication skills in our students. Check out these pins for some inspirational resources to start you on your Maker journey, whether you teach elementary, middle school, high school, in a public library, or are just plain curious about makerspaces.
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Restock your Classroom Makerspace
Restock your Classroom Makerspace - Ideas & Inspiration from Demco
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Cardbored Clips by Veerdonk Design | Download free STL model | Printables.com
Cardbored Clips by Veerdonk Design | Download free STL model | PrusaPrinters
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Demco Post: How to Manage Your Makerspace During a Pandemic - Renovated Learning
Demco Post: How to Manage Your Makerspace During a Pandemic | Renovated Learning
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Maker Learning in Greenville, South Carolina
Maker Learning in Greenville, South Carolina - YouTube
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Open Exploration in a Makerspace: Best Practices - Renovated Learning
Open Exploration in a Makerspace: Best Practices // Open exploration time allows students to pursue projects and ideas that interest them. Here's some best practices.
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Open Exploration in a Makerspace: What it is and Why We Need It - Renovated Learning
Open Exploration in a Makerspace: What it is and Why We Need It // Students benefit when they have the opportunity for both structured and unstructured time in makerspace. Here's a look at what open exploration is and why it's important.
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Why you should make useless things | Simone Giertz
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5 Ways to Get Your Makerspace Ready for a New Year
5 Ways to Get Your Makerspace Ready : A new school year means new opportunities to get your makerspace ready for students. Here's some tips and tricks for sprucing things up and starting the year off strong.
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The Renovated Learning Philosophy of Makerspaces - Renovated Learning
The Renovated Learning Philosophy of Makerspaces // Putting into words your ideas and philosophy on a particular concept isn't always easy. In this post, I attempt to articulate my own personal philosophy on makerspaces in schools.
an open book with the title 3 myths about librarians, makers, and books
3 Myths About Libraries, Makerspaces And Books - Renovated Learning
3 Myths About Libraries, Makerspaces and Books : The are many misunderstandings and misconceptions about how school libraries and makerspaces co-exist - this post addresses 3 of the myths surrounding makerspaces, libraries and books.
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Frank Lloyd Wright: Blocks, Play and Makerspaces - Renovated Learning
Frank Lloyd Wright: Blocks, Play and Makerspaces : Blocks played a part in the shaping of one of the world's greatest architects, so doesn't that make them good enough for our students?
small steps to a makerspace maker monday
AASL Post: Small Steps to a Makerspace: Maker Mondays - Renovated Learning
Small Steps to a Makerspace: Maker Mondays : Not sure how to get started building a maker culture in your school? Consider Maker Mondays.
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Demco Post: How to Plan A Maker Fest at Your School - Renovated Learning
How to Plan a Maker Fest : Learn the logistics of planning a Maker Fest / Maker Fair at your school.
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How to Build Creativity (and More ) Through Making - Renovated Learning
How to Build Creativity (and more) Through Making // The Four C's are a popular trend in education right now. They may be a trend, but they're also valuable skills that students can learn through making - and it doesn't have to be expensive or complicated.
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Creating a Makers Club: Just Get Started - Renovated Learning
Creating a Makers Club: Just Get Started: Some many educators want to wait until everything is perfect to get started with their makerspace club. But the best time to get started is right now.