Loading…
Back To Schedule
Tuesday, July 12 • 9:00am - 10:20am
The Making of a Maker Space

Log in to save this to your schedule, view media, leave feedback and see who's attending!

Wondering about whether maker spaces are right for your school or classroom? Come explore the two most important aspects of a successful maker space and how they impact student and faculty learning. You will participate in Stanford University d.school’s design thinking process to consider how to create a maker space at your school. You will leave with your prototype maker space along with ideas from other participants. (This workshop is appropriate for all academic leaders and classroom teachers)


Speakers
avatar for Laura Cole

Laura Cole

Director SPARQ Innovation Space, Good Shepherd Episcopal School
I am passionate about children, education, and play. When we use our hands to make our ideas visible, we are thinking and communicating more deeply. When children practice "playing" with new information and ideas, they are becoming curious, lifelong learners.
avatar for Lauren Marold

Lauren Marold

PS/LS Computer Science and Engineering/Technology Coordinator, Greenhill School
Lauren has been working in instructional technology and acting as the Educational Technologist in independent schools for the past 9 years. She is currently in her first year at Greenhill School as their PS/LS Computer Science and Engineering/Technology Coordinator. Lauren has help... Read More →


Tuesday July 12, 2016 9:00am - 10:20am CDT
UMS 205