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Makerspaces, WHERE IS IT GOING? - Coggle Diagram
Makerspaces
A makerspace is a physical location where people gather to share resources and knowledge, work on projects, network and build.
This idea of a collaborative studio space for creative endeavors has caught hold in education,
where the informal combination of lab, shop, and conference
room form a compelling argument for learning through hands-on
exploration
HOW DOES IT WORKS?
Makerspaces are often open for informal, unscheduled activity; in some cases, an organization will host scheduled
classes in a makerspace. These classes are generally not for
credit and focus on a single skill, such as coding, soldering, or
woodcarving
Places for technological experimentation, hardware development, and idea prototyping
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WHY IS SIGNIFICAN?
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Their
hands-on character, coupled with the tools and raw materials that support invention, provide the ultimate workshop for
the tinkerer and the perfect educational space for individuals who
learn best by doing
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 dangerous, too, raising liability issues.
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WHERE IS IT GOING?
Eventually, makerspaces may become linked from campus
to campus, encouraging joint project collaboration.
As education assessment evolves, the project work done in makerspaces may one day be accepted and reviewed for college credit in lieu
of more conventional coursework.
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