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Reading 11: MAKERSPACES, They are primarily places
for technological…
Reading 11: MAKERSPACES
Physical location where people
gather to share resources and knowledge, work on projects, network, and build
Share resources and knowledge
Work on projects, network, and build thing
They provide tools and space in a community environment
Self-directed individual
inventors
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Implications:
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Spaces can easily be cross-disciplinary, students in many fields can use them, often finding technical help for work they are undertaking in their areas
It allows students to take control of their own learning as they take ownership of projects they have not just designed but defined
Makerspaces are zones of self-directed learning. Their hands-on character, coupled with the tools and raw materials that support invention
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Why is ti significant?
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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
Interaction among inventors at these facilities fosters a highly collaborative learning dynamic that is excellent for team efforts and for peer support, advice, and assistance.
Downsides:
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Some of these machines can be dangerous, too, raising liability issues
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They are primarily places
for technological experimentation, hardware development, and idea prototyping :red_flag:
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