maker movement Archives

28 can’t-miss edtech innovations from ISTE 2017

July 21, 2017July 20, 2017 by Laura Ascione

This year's ISTE Conference was all about technology-charged learning--and from the keynotes and sessions to the fast-paced exhibit hall, the conference's more than 20,000 attendees (15,000 educators plus…

STEM & STEAM

8 tips to help create and sustain a makerspace

February 13, 2017 by Laura Ascione

Though makerspaces are becoming more mainstream, creating and maintaining one could overwhelm educators who are starting from scratch. Aside from the technology tools and other resources that make…

District Management

Is the maker movement putting librarians at risk?

July 18, 2016 by Rick Montgomery, The Kansas City Star

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STEM & STEAM

3 ways innovative schools advance maker learning for all

July 15, 2016 by Melissa Gedney, Digital Promise

Maker learning inspires creativity, confidence, and passion for learning in young people. So how do you sustain a maker program, and encourage the sorts of innovative action required…

STEM & STEAM

7 innovative 3D printers for the classroom

April 14, 2015April 13, 2015 by By Rebecca Lundberg

We recently rounded up seven 3D printers targeted toward educators and students, from big to tabletop-size, from pricey to affordable.

STEM & STEAM

Journey to the student-centered makerspace

February 5, 2015 by By Abbe Waldron

Whether you know it or not, your students are already making things outside of school. From digital animation and programming to video production and duct tape crafts, it’s…

Curriculum