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REIMAGINING SCHOOL LIBRARIES:How We Transformed Our Space
Diana L. Rendina, MLIS January 24, 2017 1:00-1:45
About Stewart• Public STEM Magnet Middle School • Hillsborough County Public Schools
(8th largest district in USA) • Grades 6-8 • Near downtown Tampa • Title 1 - 75% of students on free or
reduced lunch • 30% Black, 33% Hispanic, 30%
White, 7% Asian and Multiracial
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Stewart Circa 2010• Dark, cluttered • Collection massively out of date • Tech hadn’t been updated in years • Where’s the STEM?
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Stewart Circa 2010• Dark, cluttered • Collection massively out of date • Tech hadn’t been updated in years • Where’s the STEM?
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Stewart Circa 2010• Lots of excess furniture • Layouts hinder traffic flow • Check out that Mac!
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Stewart Circa 2010• Heavy wooden tables hindered
flexibility and collaboration • Horrible setup for instruction
Projection screen on a wall with no outlets
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Stewart Circa 2010• No STEM other than a few
displays & the 500s
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The Transforma8on• From “Dark Cave” to Vibrant
Maker Hub
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The Transforma8on• January 2014 - Started our
makerspace program
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The Transforma8on• Makerspace Planning Committee • Corner transformed into
Makerspace
Before…
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The Transforma8on• Weeded collection to remove un-
needed shelving • Grants for paint and furniture • DonorsChoose for supplies • Student & parent volunteers
During…
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The Transforma8on• Interactive, collaborative, hands-
on Makerspace
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The Transforma8on• Instruction space before
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The Transforma8on• Moved whiteboard from copy
room • Short-throw projector through
Title 1 • Presentation stand through
fundraiser • Tables & chairs through grant
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The Transforma8on• Bad sightlines from desk • Bulky monitors • No comfy reading spaces
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The Transforma8on• Shifted shelving to create nooks • Gradually updated computers
over several years through donations of monitors & Title 1 funding
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Suppor8ng Tech• Table with outlet and usb ports • Charging devices • Power for maker tools like
sewing machines, hot glue guns
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Suppor8ng Tech• Wall-mounted charging station
for student device charging
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Suppor8ng Tech• Short-throw project &
whiteboard set-up • Instruction • Video conferencing • Student presentation
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Maker Tech• iPads available for student use in
library • Robot Petting Zoo
• Sphero • Dash & Dot • LEGO Mindstorms
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Maker Tech• Electricity & Electronics
• littleBits • SnapCircuits • MaKeyMaKey
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Maker Tech Projects• STEMGirls Circuit Bracelet
Workshop
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Maker Tech Projects• Collaboration - learning the
Design Process through designing phone stands
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Maker Tech Projects• Stewart Maker Fair
• Annual events where students share projects and teach Maker skills to parents and community
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