Maker Education
In a way…
… it is all of these things...
… yet none of these things
3D printers
Lasercutters
Circuitry
Complex programming
Keep up with latest toys
Maker Education (as commercially advertised)
Tech-centric vs. student-centric
Significant costs = inequitable access
Significant time investment → small returns in learning
Unrealistic expectations from teachers
(a.k.a. - have you gotten your new iron-smelting certification?)
Honors “making” above all else
Critiques of Maker Education (as commercially advertised)
Tech can be nice, but not always necessary
You can spend as much or as little $ as you like
Start with learning then decide on time
What do teachers already know how to do? Or students?
Honor expression (which can or cannot be making)
Cross-disciplinary and/or authentic challenges are strength
Community is key
Maker Education (as we advertise)
What did you see?
Tech can be nice, but not always necessary
You can spend as much or as little $ as you like
Start with learning then decide on time
What do teachers already know how to do? Or students?
Honor expression
Community is key
True Maker Education (as we advertise)
Presentations are BORING!