Session 1h: Makerspaces in Schools: Understanding and Creating an Educational Makerspace

Session Number

Double Session 1 & 2

Location

IN2 Makerspace - NOTE: Double Session

Start Date

2-3-2018 10:00 AM

End Date

2-3-2018 11:50 AM

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 2nd, 10:00 AM Mar 2nd, 11:50 AM

Session 1h: Makerspaces in Schools: Understanding and Creating an Educational Makerspace

IN2 Makerspace - NOTE: Double Session

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.