Session D-4: Makerspaces in the School: Understanding and Creating an Educational Makerspace

Session Number

D-4

Grade Level

Grade Levels: HS

Start Date

3-3-2017 12:45 PM

End Date

3-3-2017 1:45 PM

Description

This session will cover the process of opening and running a school-based Makerspace, using our Makerspace’s journey as the lens. The learning outcomes for this seminar will be as follows: understanding what a Makerspace is, and how it fits into the school environment; figuring out what equipment you need; how to tailor your space to your situation; and what it takes to run and upkeep a Makerspace. Additionally we will tour IMSA’s IN2 Makerspace, and end with a Q&A session to address any specific inquiries.

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Mar 3rd, 12:45 PM Mar 3rd, 1:45 PM

Session D-4: Makerspaces in the School: Understanding and Creating an Educational Makerspace

This session will cover the process of opening and running a school-based Makerspace, using our Makerspace’s journey as the lens. The learning outcomes for this seminar will be as follows: understanding what a Makerspace is, and how it fits into the school environment; figuring out what equipment you need; how to tailor your space to your situation; and what it takes to run and upkeep a Makerspace. Additionally we will tour IMSA’s IN2 Makerspace, and end with a Q&A session to address any specific inquiries.