Have I peaked your interest? Do you know about #makerspaces? As you are already well-aware, technology has dramatically changed the way we live our lives, and no other teacher has seen more changes than the school media specialist or teacher-librarian. According to makerspace.com, makerspaces are "community centers with tools. Makerspaces combine manufacturing equipment, community, and education for the purposes of enabling community members to design, prototype and create manufactured works that wouldn’t be possible to create with the resources available to individuals working alone." Places where students can find makerspaces include their school library, public library or local museum. Makerspace.com provides a directory of makerspaces HERE and maker community groups HERE. Does your school have a makerspace you would like to showcase? If so, drop me an email: jgreller (AT) gmail (DOT) com.
6 Strategies for Funding a Makerspace- from Edutopia
7 Things You Should Know About Makerspaces- PDF
21st Century Learning Lab Locations- a dozen listed covering the United States
AASL Essential Links: Library Makerspaces- list of articles, books, websites
Designing a School Makerspace- from Edutopia
DIY- kids can post their creations on the site; app available HERE
Fab Labs at the Library
Instructables- "a place that lets you explore, document, and share your creations."
Libraries, Hackspaces and E-waste: how libraries can be the hub of a young maker revolution- article written by author Cory Doctorow
Library as Makerspace: Creating and Nurturing Communities of Teen Writers- from librarian Buffy Hamilton
The Library as a Makerspace- by J. Fenton of the Washington State Library
Library MakerSpaces- Pinterest board
Make- a digital magazine focusing on DIY projects with step-by-step instructions
Make to Learn- "an effort that leverages DIY culture, digital practices, and educational research to advocate for placing making, creating, and designing at the core of educational practice."
Makercamp on Google- camp begins July 7; students can find a campsite near them HERE
Maker Education Initiative- "mission is to create more opportunities for all young people to develop confidence, creativity, and spark an interest in science, technology, engineering, math, the arts, and learning as a whole through making."
Maker Faire- "The Greatest Show and Tell on Earth"; find Maker Faire materials LiveBinder HERE
The Maker Map- "An online and mobile map of makerspaces in museums, retail outlets, etc. "
The Maker Movement Goes Global- article about "tinkering"
Makerspace- "creating a space for young makers and educators"; request a free makerspace playbook
Makerspace at the Newark Museum
Makerspace Educational Library Ideas- LiveBinder
Makerspaces as Classrooms: Schools and Hardware Shops Partner
The Makery- "a pop-up Makerspace - part shop, part workshop, part exploratorium."
NJ Librarians Get $116,00 in Makerspace Grants
New Jersey Makerspace Association
Planning a Makerspace with Teens- PDF presentation
School Library Makerspaces- presentation by Leslie B. Preddy, at AASL conference in November 2013
Some Thoughts on Knowledge Production, Makerspaces and Libraries- from the Official ALA Washington Office Blog
The Space Federation- you space can join for free; "Being a member means joining our online community, participating in events and activities, and contributing to the growth of these spaces overall by sharing your experiences and ideas."
Spark Fun- online tutorials, lessons on reading schematics and much more
Starting a #MakerEd Class for Middle School- for grades 6-7 science classes
Strengthening Communities with Makerspaces- Jeff Sturges' chat covers many questions you might have about makerspaces
Sylvia's Super Awesome Maker Show- young Sylvia offers video tutorials on "everything cool and worth making"
Thingiverse- "digital designs for physical objects"
Want to Start a Makerspace at School? Tips to Get Started
Worlds of Making- New Milford NJ media specialist Laura Fleming describes her school's maker space
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