Diane Brancazio
Announcing a 2-day Workshop for K-12 Maker Educators: Creating, Maintaining, and Enjoying Successful Makerspaces
This workshop is for makerspace leaders setting up, planning, or in the early stages of running a school makerspace. It is a hands-on experience where educators will learn skills and explore resources that will help them create or refine their school makerspace. Participants will leave with confidence, skills, resources, and ideas to start successful makerspaces in their communities. They will see some of the many possible benefits of makerspaces, and develop awareness of the potential pitfalls.
No experience is required.
Workshop goals:
During the 2-day workshop, participants will practice maker technologies and explore resources related to the design and operation of a makerspace/workshop
Technical Training
Using hands-on projects, participants will get introductory training in:
· A variety of hand-held and benchtop (both manual and powered) tools for cutting and forming
· A variety of materials and fastening methods
· 2D modelling software appropriate for laser cutters and vinyl cutters
· 3D modelling software as appropriate for 3D printers
· Digital fabrication tools (3D printers, laser cutters, vinyl cutters)
· Electronics components, tools, and basic circuit applications
· Computer programming platforms for hardware-based applications such as Arduino, and Scratch
Logistics training:
Participants will be explore resources and be involved in discussions regarding:
· Design and layout of a space
· Tools, materials, and facilities appropriate for a makerspace
· Operations issues including student and teacher training including, staffing and operating a safe and welcoming makerspace;
· Activities planning including makerfaires engagement and showcase events.
Location: MIT Edgerton Center Student Project Lab, room 4-409
Schedule: Tuesday June 6, and Wednesday June 7, 8:30 – 3:30
Cost: $600 per person. The fee includes all materials and supplies for projects. Coffee, snacks, and lunch are included.
Registration: http://edgerton.mit.edu/k-12/makerspaces
See full details and registration info online at https://edgerton.mit.edu/k-12/makerspaces
I am developing and leading this workshop and am excited to offer it to the maker community!
Diane Brancazio
Lead Maker Educator
The Edgerton Center
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
77 Massachusetts Avenue, Room 4-406
Cambridge, MA 02139