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Makerspaces (How does it work? (Many are still primarily places for…
Makerspaces
How does it work?
Many are still primarily places for technological experimentation, hardware develop- ment, and idea prototyping.
Makerspaces are often open for informal, unscheduled activity; in some cases, an organization will host scheduled classes in a makerspace.
Makerspaces have become arenas for informal, project-driven, self-directed learn- ing, providing workspace to tinker, try out solutions, and hear input from colleagues with similar interests.
What are the downsides?
Space in learning facilities is often at a premium,
and cost is a consideration in setting up an area for making.
Some of these machines can be danger- ous, too, raising liability issues.
Much of the value of a makerspace lies in its informal character and its appeal to the spirit of invention, and some of this advantage can be negated if well-meaning faculty choreograph student activity to a de- gree that squelches experimentation.
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Why is it significant?
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These spaces are open to use by faculty, students, and staff from a cross-section of content areas, they promote multidisci- plinary thinking and learning, enriching the projects that are built there and the value of the makerspace as an educational venue.
Where is it going?
Eventually makerspaces may become linked from campus to campus, encouraging joint project collaboration.
As edu- cation assessment evolves, the project work done in makerspaces may one day be accepted and reviewed for college credit in lieu of more conventional coursework.
What is it?
A makerspace is a physical location where people gather to share resources and knowledge, work on projects, network, and build.
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