https://padlet.com/missbotelho5/6ink9jyxb2egjns1 en-us 2022-07-02 04:15:53 UTC 2026-01-12 04:54:44 UTC hello@padlet.com missbotelho5 https://padlet.com/missbotelho5/6ink9jyxb2egjns1/wish/2235427659 For this CLT, I focused on content that would help educate and motivate educators in my current school to start incorporating more Makerspace into their classroom. As Tech Advisor at my school, I feel like it is my role to not only educate them on the importance but also provide them with some tangible ideas as to how to get started. I have chosen Padlet to showcase all my resources.  I included a range of no, low-, and high-tech activities inspired by Kafai and Jayathirtha (2020) and Lister (2015). Using everyday objects during makerspace will help students develop skills they will later need when programing and coding with technology (Kafai and Jayathirtha, 2020, p. 308). This resource is a high importance if we want makerspace to thrive in our schools the “right” way. By sharing these resources with my staff, I can empower teachers to implement high-quality instruction in their makerspaces, help them see the potential of maker-based education, and help them use makerspaces to their full potential. (Rouse, Krummeck, & Uribe,2020, p. 35).]]> 2022-07-02 04:18:03 UTC https://padlet.com/missbotelho5/6ink9jyxb2egjns1/wish/2235427659 missbotelho5 https://padlet.com/missbotelho5/6ink9jyxb2egjns1/wish/2235431247 This resource as it includes free STEM challenges teachers could they easily incorporate into their teaching. Teachers love tangible ideas that they can take and use right into their classroom. These are simple and ready to use for teachers with materials lists.  ]]> 2022-07-02 04:33:06 UTC https://padlet.com/missbotelho5/6ink9jyxb2egjns1/wish/2235431247 missbotelho5 https://padlet.com/missbotelho5/6ink9jyxb2egjns1/wish/2235593177 This resource is an intro to paper circuits and offers examples some activities to implement in the classroom. It offers tutorial videos and lists of items that would be need in order to bring your paper crafts to life. These are a are a great idea to combine art and electricity as well as a low budget makerspace option.]]> 2022-07-02 16:12:52 UTC https://padlet.com/missbotelho5/6ink9jyxb2egjns1/wish/2235593177 missbotelho5 https://padlet.com/missbotelho5/6ink9jyxb2egjns1/wish/2235599460 This resource would be an article to provide knowledge to my coworkers about the makerspace move moment. It addresses the impact of maker education its approach to learning. This article provides a list of books, essays, and research studies exploring Maker education. This would be a good resource for those stubborn teachers that need a little convincing as well as a resource for myself.]]> 2022-07-02 16:35:20 UTC https://padlet.com/missbotelho5/6ink9jyxb2egjns1/wish/2235599460 missbotelho5 https://padlet.com/missbotelho5/6ink9jyxb2egjns1/wish/2235600863 This resource is an excellent resource for educators. It discusses how to create an inclusive environment for makerspace. It gives the reader a step-by-step guide as to how to create inclusive experiences in schools and provides educators with factors to consider when starting up a makerspace. ]]> 2022-07-02 16:39:26 UTC https://padlet.com/missbotelho5/6ink9jyxb2egjns1/wish/2235600863 missbotelho5 https://padlet.com/missbotelho5/6ink9jyxb2egjns1/wish/2235602521 This reminds us that makerspace should be inclusive spaces and embrace diversity and include all genders. It offers eight different specific groupings that are using ignored when planning for makerspaces. This is extremely important for my current staff. I want my staff to read this carefully and take a look at each of these at categories and see how they can make sure that they are being inclusive in their own classrooms. ]]> 2022-07-02 16:44:44 UTC https://padlet.com/missbotelho5/6ink9jyxb2egjns1/wish/2235602521 missbotelho5 https://padlet.com/missbotelho5/6ink9jyxb2egjns1/wish/2235604775 When introducing makerspace to teachers, the first thing they often say is often “do you have any ideas?” Well, here is a great resource for them! This website has project ideas with guiding questions as well as pictures to go along with the projects. ]]> 2022-07-02 16:53:36 UTC https://padlet.com/missbotelho5/6ink9jyxb2egjns1/wish/2235604775 missbotelho5 https://padlet.com/missbotelho5/6ink9jyxb2egjns1/wish/2235605354 This is a fantastic resource that introduces design thinking and is accompanied with videos for teachers. Many times, educators do not want to read through websites to this will be a good start for some of my staff members. There are also some great STEM ideas here also.]]> 2022-07-02 16:55:58 UTC https://padlet.com/missbotelho5/6ink9jyxb2egjns1/wish/2235605354 missbotelho5 https://padlet.com/missbotelho5/6ink9jyxb2egjns1/wish/2235605863 Sometimes we have all the materials but we need a spark or a starting point for our students. Some of our students might be needing some inspiration to just get started. As educators we might need to provide our students with a goal or a starting point sometimes and this is a good resource for that. 

]]> 2022-07-02 16:57:57 UTC https://padlet.com/missbotelho5/6ink9jyxb2egjns1/wish/2235605863 missbotelho5 https://padlet.com/missbotelho5/6ink9jyxb2egjns1/wish/2235606360 This is resource would be a great starting point for after I have convinced a staff member of the importance of makerspace in their classroom. Now, how to they actually start. They understand the importance of it but what do they actually do now. This would be where I would send them to first. ]]> 2022-07-02 17:00:21 UTC https://padlet.com/missbotelho5/6ink9jyxb2egjns1/wish/2235606360 missbotelho5 https://padlet.com/missbotelho5/6ink9jyxb2egjns1/wish/2235606656 This is the First Peoples Principles of Learning website. This is an important resource for educators in my school and an important aspect of makerspace. We need to always be making connections between Indigenous principles and learning, through community and collaboration.]]> 2022-07-02 17:01:42 UTC https://padlet.com/missbotelho5/6ink9jyxb2egjns1/wish/2235606656 missbotelho5 https://padlet.com/missbotelho5/6ink9jyxb2egjns1/wish/2235608042 Here are our higher tech makerspace projects and one of my favourite!  Sphero projects! This resource offers pdfs, materials, and everything you need to run a complete project using a Sphero robot with your class. These are fun and engaging and everything you need is right there for you. ]]> 2022-07-02 17:08:20 UTC https://padlet.com/missbotelho5/6ink9jyxb2egjns1/wish/2235608042 missbotelho5 https://padlet.com/missbotelho5/6ink9jyxb2egjns1/wish/2235609698 This resource helps to bridge the gap of females in makerspace. There is a gender divide in STEM participation and it is important that educators in my school understand that and take that into consideration when creating a makerspace of their own. This resource can help develop a more inclusive makerspace for females]]> 2022-07-02 17:15:28 UTC https://padlet.com/missbotelho5/6ink9jyxb2egjns1/wish/2235609698 missbotelho5 https://padlet.com/missbotelho5/6ink9jyxb2egjns1/wish/2235610576 This article should really be called “How to get everyone involved in STEM”. STEM has struggled to be inclusive across genders, ethnic groups, etc. Here is a great guide with some concrete steps for educators as to how to make an inclusive makerspace environment. It is much less about just getting the girls involved but really more about reaching all genders; equity for all is key here. ]]> 2022-07-02 17:19:19 UTC https://padlet.com/missbotelho5/6ink9jyxb2egjns1/wish/2235610576 missbotelho5 https://padlet.com/missbotelho5/6ink9jyxb2egjns1/wish/2235611894 Here is a great resource on low tech Tinkering labs. I would use this with my co-workers to show them that not all makerspaces have to do with technology. So many educators think they need to be tech savvy to be involved in makerspaces or STEM projects. This “tinking” approach is so important even with no tech material (Kafai, Jayathirtha, 2020)]]> 2022-07-02 17:24:47 UTC https://padlet.com/missbotelho5/6ink9jyxb2egjns1/wish/2235611894 missbotelho5 https://padlet.com/missbotelho5/6ink9jyxb2egjns1/wish/2235612080 This resource is a playbook which I know is lengthy but some of my coworkers would prefer to print this off and read it as summer reading. So I am trying to reach all of my coworkers learning styles. It covers all of the foundational fundamentals of makerspace and bring into play the need for diversity in makerspace. ]]> 2022-07-02 17:25:36 UTC https://padlet.com/missbotelho5/6ink9jyxb2egjns1/wish/2235612080 missbotelho5 https://padlet.com/missbotelho5/6ink9jyxb2egjns1/wish/2235612987 This easy read resource is great for educators to give them a quick overview of the main points of makerspace. It discusses empowerment of students, low tech importance, and a maker mindset. This is a quick read for a staff member who is not going to sit and read pages and pages and just might need to slowly be introduced to the maker movement. ]]> 2022-07-02 17:29:31 UTC https://padlet.com/missbotelho5/6ink9jyxb2egjns1/wish/2235612987 missbotelho5 https://padlet.com/missbotelho5/6ink9jyxb2egjns1/wish/2235616782 This resource has tips for educators that want to start up a makerspace but do not know what materials to include. This is an important resource because it comes from the point of view of a special ed teacher. This is important for my staff to see as it is not only just classroom teachers that need this information.]]> 2022-07-02 17:44:39 UTC https://padlet.com/missbotelho5/6ink9jyxb2egjns1/wish/2235616782 missbotelho5 https://padlet.com/missbotelho5/6ink9jyxb2egjns1/wish/2235617064 This is a resource that I was so excited to find! I love picture books! The primary teacher in me jumped when I found this. Motivating the young makers in our classrooms is a passion of mine and I want to pass that on to my fellow educators. These picture books over curiosity about the world around them but also offer beautiful diversity and inclusion in their illustrations as well.]]> 2022-07-02 17:45:59 UTC https://padlet.com/missbotelho5/6ink9jyxb2egjns1/wish/2235617064 missbotelho5 https://padlet.com/missbotelho5/6ink9jyxb2egjns1/wish/2235617266 This resource give an overview the skill sets gained during makerspace such as self-regulation, critical thinking, problem solving and growth mindset.  This is a great resource for teachers to view to see the overall benefits of makerspace. How can they not want to join in on the makerspace movement!]]> 2022-07-02 17:46:57 UTC https://padlet.com/missbotelho5/6ink9jyxb2egjns1/wish/2235617266 missbotelho5 https://padlet.com/missbotelho5/6ink9jyxb2egjns1/wish/2235617506 This resource variety of makerspace ideas for educators.  Some low tech creation options are creature construction, making faces, and marble machines.]]> 2022-07-02 17:47:59 UTC https://padlet.com/missbotelho5/6ink9jyxb2egjns1/wish/2235617506