MIT Edgerton Center. Build It, Learn It, Share It. MAKERSPACE RESOURCES FOR K-12 EDUCATORS MIT
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Maker Methodology

A process for designing meaningful Maker experiences
Enroll in our Master Making in the Classroom PD for K-12 Educators
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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  • meet your learning goals
  • fit your constraints
  • ignite student enthusiasm
  • help you grow professionally ​
​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, and we now offer professional development workshops in Designing Maker Projects.
Our 8-Step Maker Methodology
Click each step for information and downloadable planning tools.
  1. Define your learning goals for the project
  2. Discover other projects that can inspire your own
  3. Design and Choose your own Maker project ideas
  4. Plan the day-to-day details of your project 
  5. Deliver your plan - roll out the project and facilitate your students' work 
  6. Share your students' work with a larger community
  7. Reflect and refine improve your project plans
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  • Home
    • What is Making?
    • Getting Started >
      • Types of Makerspaces
      • Goals
    • About Us
    • Contact
  • Run a Makerspace
    • Design Guide
    • Facilities and Storage
    • Tools and Materials
    • Training and Supervision
    • Staff, Hours and Scheduling
    • Events and Growth
  • Ways to Make
    • Shop Tools and Materials
    • Electronics
    • Physical Computing
    • 2D Modeling Software
    • Vinyl/Craft Cutters
    • Laser Cutting
    • 3D Design Software
    • 3D Printing
    • Photo and Video
    • Sewing
  • Maker Projects
    • Designing Maker Projects
    • IdeaBank >
      • Graphics
      • Audio and Video
      • Coding and Apps
      • Collections and Collages
      • Clothing, Wearable Items
      • Mechanical Devices
      • Toys and Games
      • Molds, Stamps, and Stencils
      • Technical Models
      • Expressive Models
  • PD and Resources
    • Teacher Training Workshops >
      • Workshop Materials
    • Articles and Books