Makerspace by Erin Caldwell https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l Made with an aura of mystery and a lot of hope en-us 2018-07-04 06:10:39 UTC 2023-06-20 15:38:27 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Bigthunderstorm.png Why create a Makerspace? ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/269344689 This TED talk explains the importance of creating and making]]> 2018-07-04 06:13:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/269344689 How do we foster creativity? ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/269344860 My goals as an educator: to promote creativity and curiosity in my learners.  This article from The Journal outlines what neuroscience can teach us about creativity.]]> 2018-07-04 06:15:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/269344860 Intro: Ideas for starting a Makerspace ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/269435422 A few of my colleagues and I have been talking about starting a Makerspace - and we all have different strengths. We have artistic ability, coding & robotics experience and a desire to see kids run with their curiosity and get creative in designing, experimenting, tinkering and making.
The first step is to establish a "Maker Committee". We will likely start with a club format - perhaps offering weekly lunch time "taste-test" samples of activities, and then start an after-school club to go deeper. Here, on this padlet, are 10 great activities we can begin to explore for the first few months of making, and hopefully inspire our school on further.]]> 2018-07-05 04:11:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/269435422 Maker idea: CD Hovercraft ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/269435860 CD, balloon, glue & bottle pop lid]]> 2018-07-05 04:17:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/269435860 Maker idea: Fun with Paper Circuits ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/269436928
  • Coin-cell battery (3V) CR2032
  • Copper tape (1/4″) with conductive adhesive
  • LED – 5mm, 10mm, surface mount or similiar

    • ]]>     2018-07-05 04:29:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/269436928     Maker idea: STEM boats ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/269437379 Making a steam boat, a paddle boat and a balloon powered boat.
    *These boats require access to woodworking  room to cut boat shapes]]>     2018-07-05 04:35:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/269437379     Maker idea: Scribble bots ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/269437713 Using a AAA battery, elastic band, small 3Volt motor, cup and markers students can design & build their own artistic robot!]]> 2018-07-05 04:40:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/269437713 What is a Maker Mindset? ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/269438178 I am really inspired by John Spencer's ideas and he has a great website here: http://www.spencerauthor.com/]]> 2018-07-05 04:48:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/269438178 What is the point of a Makerspace? ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/269438502 This "Cult of Pedagogy" article has some great pointers on starting a makerspace]]> 2018-07-05 04:51:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/269438502 Maker idea: Catapults from recycled materials ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/269438992 There are a NUMBER of materials that could be used to create catapults! ]]> 2018-07-05 04:58:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/269438992 Maker idea: Create an animated GIF ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/269439407 GIFs are fun to add to messages... why not make our own? As SD43 partners with Microsoft, these instructions use MS Paint and an app.]]> 2018-07-05 05:03:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/269439407 Maker idea: Playing with Micro:bits ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/269443004 Allow the students to tinker with micro:bits to try some different craft projects]]> 2018-07-05 06:02:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/269443004 Maker idea: Altered books ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/269443240 Using discarded books, exacto knives, glue, sharpies and a lot of imagination, students create an art piece.]]> 2018-07-05 06:07:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/269443240 Maker idea: Cardboard Challenge ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/269443365 Students are provided with the following resources to create a creature out of cardboard

    • Electric cardboard cutters or Xacto knives
    • Several hot glue guns and lots of glue
    • Scissors
    • Packing tape
    • Acrylic paint and paintbrushes
    • Tinfoil
    • Plastic wrap
    • Rubber bands
    • Googly eyes
    ]]>     2018-07-05 06:10:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/269443365     Maker idea: Coding bracelets ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/269444654 Using beads and thread, students can create their name. Students can learn about binary as they create their own projects. Other ideas: explore Braille & Morse Code. What can students create using these alphabets?]]> 2018-07-05 06:27:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/269444654 List of Materials required ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/269496239 ...for the 10 maker ideas on this padlet]]> 2018-07-05 18:15:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/269496239 Ideas on how to run the Makerspace as an after-school club ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/269496625 From Renovated Learning.]]> 2018-07-05 18:19:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/269496625 Ways to attach jhightower2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/281955094 ]]> 2018-09-16 16:03:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/281955094 Re-purposing books ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/433525711 Inspired by the work of Su Blackwell
    Make a 3D sculpture or illustration using the pages of discarded books]]>     2020-01-20 05:14:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/433525711     How can you transform a shape? ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/433528445 Inspired by Michael Hall's "Perfect Square" (2011)]]> 2020-01-20 05:30:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/433528445 Making scenes ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/433530486 Elly MacKay makes fun scenes as she creates books - playing with paper]]> 2020-01-20 05:46:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/433530486 Cardboard Attachments ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/1763701820 2021-09-23 17:43:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/1763701820 Cardboard attachments ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/1763711040 2021-09-23 17:46:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/1763711040 Making Colour Mash-ups ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/1821399995 2021-10-16 20:13:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/1821399995 Makerspace Project Ideas ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/1821400332 2021-10-16 20:14:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/1821400332 A librarian's guide to makerspaces ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/1821403096 2021-10-16 20:19:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/1821403096 Makerspaces lead to success ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/1872201024 2021-11-07 03:11:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/1872201024 3D pen ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/1880365049 2021-11-10 04:59:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/1880365049 Video & Meme maker ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/2014146709 2022-01-26 17:47:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/2014146709 Video making ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/2014148587 This one has a Green Screen Tool]]> 2022-01-26 17:48:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/2014148587 Photo Editor ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/2014154262 2022-01-26 17:50:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/2014154262 ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/2029737217 2022-02-04 16:28:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/2029737217 ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/2615227465 2023-06-05 21:48:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/2615227465 Recycled Art ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/2615228440 2023-06-05 21:50:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/2615228440 Brian Jungen ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/2615229418 Indigenous artist repurposing materials

    ]]>     2023-06-05 21:53:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/2615229418     Transforming the Everyday into Art ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/2615229677 2023-06-05 21:53:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/2615229677 Paper Ideas ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/2619491387 2023-06-09 16:57:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/2619491387 Collaborative build ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/2619491609 2023-06-09 16:57:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/2619491609 Unstable Table ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/eqioqlocbg6l/wish/2628276241 Exploring balance

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