Using Design Thinking to Support Makerspaces
Educators should research different design thinking strategies and find one that fits their school’s goals for makerspaces. Creating makerspaces and incorporating them into schools involves more [...]
How to Transform a Library Into a Makerspace
Making learning more real for students allows them to learn better and changes the school culture. In a recent edWebinar, hosted by edWeb.net, Michelle Luhtala, library department chair, and [...]
6 Ways to Start Adding a Makerspace to Your School Library
6 years after creating our first makerspace, it only makes sense to publish a post that focuses on 6 steps for creating a makerspace. Step 1: Create a personal philosophy for what making means. [...]
Makerspaces A to Z: Enterprising
I recently launched a new blog series, Makerspaces A to Z. You can read all about the letter A, B, C and D. Thank you to all those who shared their thoughts about those posts using the [...]
Our First Skype With a Scientist
I have written several times in the past about how connecting has made a difference in my practice and development as a teacher librarian. If you haven’t read about my Skype in the [...]
Top Ten Makerspace Favorites of 2018
As I reflect upon my own makerspace journey, I can’t help but recognize the exponential growth of makerspace products over the years. When we first launched our space over 6 years ago, I [...]
6 More GREAT Makerspace Practices That You Need to See
In a previous post, I highlighted 6 GREAT makerspace practices that captured my attention. Here is another group of 6 that recently caught my eye. Tinkertorium Makers Mosaic [...]
Teacher Librarian as Advocate and Fundraiser
When people think of teacher librarians, our roles as advocates and fundraisers are not at the forefront. With this generation of digital natives, many think our students have no need for [...]
