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Andrew Braren, Brian O’Connell, Leonardo Madariaga, Marya Schnedeker
Jumbo’s Maker Studio Makerspaces as academic research environments Andrew Braren, Brian O’Connell, Leonardo Madariaga, Marya Schnedeker
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Tufts CEEO Center for Engineering Education & Outreach
All kids are makers Naturally curious Creative thinkers Budding engineers “Learn by Making” Hands-on activities Open-ended projects Introduce engineering concepts Maker Movement
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Jumbo’s Maker Studio Opened 1 year ago Started small 3D printers
Crafts supplies LEGO
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Jumbo’s Maker Studio v2 Grew larger Research Laser cutter
Soldering station Electronics Research
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Why Research? Engineering Education Outreach
Utilizing makerspaces efficiently Create new tools & models Education Making the case for makerspaces Promote engineering literacy Students teaching students Outreach Connect makerspaces together Improve teacher courses in STEM
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TrayRACK How can we make a makerspace more effective?
With large numbers of makers and projects With limited shared space With limited time (1 class period) With limited staff Leonardo Madariaga
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TrayRACK Workstations + Storage
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TrayRACK Workstations + Storage
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TrayRACK Workstations + Storage
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TrayRACK
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TrayRACK
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Makerspaces as interactive learning environments
How can we track makerspace use & learning? Automatic documentation Motion tracking RFID terminals How can we foster creativity & interdisciplinary collaboration? Lower the barrier to entry Focus on the making, not the tools Brian O’Connell
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Creative Learning Environments
How can we turn classrooms into creative learning environments? NY Hall of Science partnership Developing global makerspaces Sampoerna University in Indonesia High schools in Jakarta, Indonesia Marya Schnedeker
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Creative Learning Environments
Space Reversed classrooms Physical and virtual resources Equipment Adaptable toolkits Accessible materials Activities Teacher training STEAM Marya Schnedeker
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Creative Learning Environments (Activities)
Novel Engineering Solve problems by making solutions Marya Schnedeker
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Creative Learning Environments (Activities)
Novel Engineering Solve problems by making solutions Stop Action Movies Learn concepts by creating stories Marya Schnedeker
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Creative Learning Environments (Activities)
Novel Engineering Solve problems by making solutions Stop Action Movies Learn concepts by creating stories Online challenges Share solutions in online competitions Marya Schnedeker
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Maker Network: maker.tufts.edu
How can we connect makerspaces together digitally? Tool information Available resources Connect makers Organize events Present projects “Turnkey” Network Andy Braren
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Maker Network: Projects
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Maker Network: Ideas
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Maker Network: Events Andy Braren
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Maker Network: Spaces
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Maker Network: Maker Profiles
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Makerspaces as academic research environments
Jumbo’s Maker Studio Makerspaces as academic research environments Andrew Braren Leonardo Madariaga Brian O’Connell Marya Schnedeker
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