About our Maker Methodology
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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
Steps of the Maker Methodology (for teachers)
Click each step for information and downloadable planning tools.
Click each step for information and downloadable planning tools.
- Define your learning goals for the project
- Discover other projects that can inspire your own
- Design and Choose your own Maker project ideas
- Plan the day-to-day details of your project
- Deliver your plan - roll out the project and facilitate your students' work
- Share your students' work with a larger community
- Reflect and refine improve your project plans
