Cultivating a Maker Mindset

Launching MakerSpace

Before Making there comes a Mindset

My kids make stuff. They’re not geeks, they’re girls. Sure they know how to make an LED light up, run a laser cutter job, yep. Yet, even with all of this, their go-to material is still paper, and tape –lots of tape.

The Compassionate Maker: #Make a Difference in the World

Last year around this time a former student barely 18 years old passed away suddenly. Tragic and…

The Compassionate Maker: Because we all need a little ‘kind’ in our lives.

Today is Veterans Day, a day set aside to honor those military veterans who served our country in the Armed Forces. So in our MakerCare Center, what better way to honor the men and women of the military, than that of a heartfelt ‘Thank You.’

Hispanic Heritage Month Meet your #Maker

Last year we celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month in our high school makerspace. Our ELLs (English Language Learners)…

Why Sustainability is Crucial for the Maker Movement: and vice versa

Creating something gives you a special feeling. Take a bunch of random objects and violà you have created something else. The problem with making is that sometimes it can cost a lot of money. We’re always looking for funds or swiping our credit cards…

Go Ahead, #MAKE my Holiday

It’s the week before holiday break. We’re in Monday through Thursday and as all educators know, the closer to the break the more…

The Techie Ugly Christmas Sweater Project: Part 1