Timothy M. Stafford, PhDinID&T Confidential·May 2Member-onlyThe synergies and trade-offs between maker education and instructional design: Implications for practice and researchIntroduction to maker education Maker education is a pedagogical approach that emphasizes learning by doing and creating. Maker education is often associated with the maker movement, which has its roots in DIY (do-it-yourself) culture. The maker movement has been around for a few decades, but it gained momentum in the early 2000s with the…Makerspaces8 min readMakerspaces8 min read
Jeff Powell·Apr 29Makerspace ProjectsAnother week gone and of course the weekend is full of all the usual stuff, but you didn’t come here for that. Actually, I’m not all that sure what you’re here for, but I’ll do my best. The first thing that I finally got accomplished is this: “What is that?”…Makerspaces5 min readMakerspaces5 min read
Mark Barnett·Apr 28Building Prototypes, Building Hope: A Reflection on Constructionism in Thai Juvenile Detention CentersEvery once in a while you get a rare opportunity to work on a project that really speaks to you heart; and when you get that opportunity, every cell in your body lights up and resoundingly says YES! That happened for me when my friend and colleague Nalin Tutiyaphuengprasert (Tukta)…Makerspaces6 min readMakerspaces6 min read
Yarn grrrl·Apr 13Yarn’s not dead: a chaotic portrait of the very much alive knitting community, its ties to punk and the soft, squishy power of fiber addicts defining the maker culture of todayI hate writing papers. I embarked on this Art Education master’s degree journey — The pandemic edition — thinking I would attend courses for 2 years and be done with it. Take my money, give me the damn paper and I’ll get on with my life. The little stress ball that I was squeezed…Makerspaces3 min readMakerspaces3 min read
Jeff Powell·Apr 8Of Makerspaces and MathGreetings everyone! I see I have a few new subscribers here on Medium. Thank you, and welcome! You’ve jumped into the middle of something, and there is generally no going back to explain things. You can always read past entries, but here’s a very quick summary: I’m an American who…Makerspaces5 min readMakerspaces5 min read
Tara Patterson·Mar 25Smart City: MakerEd Case StudyMeet Divigi, a digitally creative device for a Digital Creative City — To the government of Jalisco, Thank you so much for the opportunity to work on a proposal for the Digital Creative City of Guadalajara. My team was so inspired by your vision for a city bustling with innovation in technology and the arts, and I’m confident that our wearable device…Makerspaces14 min readMakerspaces14 min read
Jeff Powell·Mar 18Well, That Was A WeekIt’s Friday evening, and I am finally sitting down with a glass of wine. Beware: typos abound. You are forewarned. Aside: the recently released Canadian alcohol consumption guidelines are definitely a good thing. Yes, they say to limit drinking to just two drinks a week to keep your risk of…Makerspaces8 min readMakerspaces8 min read
Mark Randall Havens·Feb 25Member-onlyBuilding Ethical Makerspaces: Preventing Corruption in Community-Driven Non-Profit OrganizationsStrategies for Ensuring Fair Elections and Promoting Transparency and Accountability — Community-driven makerspaces have the potential to foster creativity and collaboration, but without strong ethical leadership, they can become mired in corruption and abuse of power. In this article, we explore strategies for preventing corruption in volunteer-driven non-profit makerspaces. Community-driven makerspaces that are run entirely by volunteers can face a number…Makerspaces2 min readMakerspaces2 min read
Michael James Wilson·Feb 6Member-onlyDefining Makers And MakerspacesDefinition of a Maker The definition of the maker movement is broad. It is based on an individual’s ability to be a creator of things, also known as a maker. This growing community of hobbyists and professionals with diverse skills, backgrounds, and interests makes their own functional devices. These devices can be technological or…Makerspaces3 min readMakerspaces3 min read
Divya Ramachandran·Jan 30Make Space for Makers Spaces!A makerspace is a physical space that serves as a gathering place for innovators, artists, and entrepreneurs. It frequently includes a wide range of equipment, such as the laser cutter, router, and 3D printers. …Makerspaces3 min readMakerspaces3 min read
