What is a Maker Project?
using cool tools
to build
something creative of your own
with others
improving as you go |
What do students get from doing a Maker project?
using cool tools ↣ tech skills
to build ↣ hands on thinking
something creative of your own ↣ ownership
with others ↣ collaboration
improving as you go ↣ iteration |
How are students Making to LEARN and not just making STUFF?
using cool tools ↣ appropriate digital fab, electronics and tech tools
to build ↣ show examples, avoid detailed direct instruction
something creative of your own ↣ different products using the same tool
with others ↣ group projects or individual work in peer groups
improving as you go ↣ without iteration, it's just an activity |
About our Maker Methodology
In a Maker classroom, we empower our students to learn and create by helping them follow an open-ended design process. A design process can also be a powerful tool for teachers creating Maker projects - it's a reliable way to create and recreate projects that
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That's why we worked with other teachers to create and test our Maker Methodology - a teacher-friendly design process for creating, planning, and facilitating meaningful Maker projects. Our printable tools are available online for free at the website pages linked below. We also offer these tools en Español. Find those tools and learn more about our Aprendo Creando program here.
Learn the Maker Methodology with a group of enthusiastic Maker educators
Enroll in our 10-week Master Making in the Classroom PD for K-12 Educators
Enroll in our 10-week Master Making in the Classroom PD for K-12 Educators