MIT Edgerton Center. Build It, Learn It, Share It. MAKERSPACE RESOURCES FOR K-12 EDUCATORS MIT
  MAKERSPACE RESOURCES FOR K-12 EDUCATORS
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    • What is Making?
    • About the Edgerton Center
    • Contact
  • Getting Started
    • Types of Makerspaces
    • Goals
  • Operations
    • Facilities and Storage
    • Tools and Materials
    • Training and Supervision
    • Staff, Hours and Scheduling
    • Events and Growth
  • Ways to Make
    • Digital Fabrication >
      • 2D Vector Graphics Software
      • Vinyl/Craft Cutters
      • Laser Cutting
      • 3D Design Software
      • 3D Printing
    • Electronics, Programming, Embedded Computing >
      • Electronics
      • Block-Based Programming
      • Arduino
      • Microbit
    • Photo and Video
    • Paper and Textiles >
      • Paper Folding/Origami
      • Pop-Up
      • Wearable Electronics
      • Sewing
  • K-12 Maker Projects
    • Designing Maker Projects >
      • Share
    • Learning Supported by Making 2017-18
  • Resources
    • Teacher Training Workshops >
      • Workshop resources
    • Articles and Books
    • Project Meta-Sites
    • Videos

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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. Create your own Maker project ideas
  4. Choose the best idea for you and your students
  5. Plan the day-to-day details of your project 
  6. Deliver your plan - roll out the project and facilitate your students' work 
  7. Share your students' work with a larger community
  8. Reflect and refine improve your project plans

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  • Home
    • What is Making?
    • About the Edgerton Center
    • Contact
  • Getting Started
    • Types of Makerspaces
    • Goals
  • Operations
    • Facilities and Storage
    • Tools and Materials
    • Training and Supervision
    • Staff, Hours and Scheduling
    • Events and Growth
  • Ways to Make
    • Digital Fabrication >
      • 2D Vector Graphics Software
      • Vinyl/Craft Cutters
      • Laser Cutting
      • 3D Design Software
      • 3D Printing
    • Electronics, Programming, Embedded Computing >
      • Electronics
      • Block-Based Programming
      • Arduino
      • Microbit
    • Photo and Video
    • Paper and Textiles >
      • Paper Folding/Origami
      • Pop-Up
      • Wearable Electronics
      • Sewing
  • K-12 Maker Projects
    • Designing Maker Projects >
      • Share
    • Learning Supported by Making 2017-18
  • Resources
    • Teacher Training Workshops >
      • Workshop resources
    • Articles and Books
    • Project Meta-Sites
    • Videos